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Analysis of context

Legal framework in Spain - IES Jacarandà

Adult Training Provision

Adult training provision in Spain includes basic education and literacy processes, integration into the labour market and leisure activities. The diagram below is a summary of the system.

  1. Adult training provision offered by the education, employment and local authorities

Type of provision

Name

Responsible authorities


Provision to raise achievement in basic skills

Basic education for adults

Initial education

Education


Secondary education for adults


Vocational secondary education for adults

Basic vocational training


Language education

To acquire the Basic User level (A1 and A2) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

In order to obtain a language certificate, they may sit the corresponding tests.


Provision to achieve a recognised qualification during adulthood

Post-compulsory education

Bachillerato

Education


Vocational training: intermediate and advanced vocational training cycles


Examinations

To obtain a qualification: Lower Compulsory Secondary Education CertificateBachillerato certificateTechnician certificate, Advanced Technician certificate.

To obtain a language certificate without completing the corresponding course.


To have access to studies leading to the award of an official qualification: intermediate and advanced vocational training, advanced artistic education and university education.


Provision targeting the transition to the labour market

 

Supply training

Specific programmes aimed at people with special training needs, or experiencing difficulties entering the labour market or overcoming skill barriers.

Employment


Training actions with recruitment commitment.


Training actions primarily aimed at the unemployed.


Placements in companies.


Work-linked training

Training and learning contract (Dual vocational training: Training activity of this contract).


Public employment and training programmes:

  • Workshop-schools and trade training centres

  • Employment workshops


PREPARA Programme



Provision of liberal (popular) adult education1

Educational provision

Local


Training provision


Training for employment provision


Cultural provision


Other types of publicly subsidised provision for adult learners2

Demand training

On-the-job training actions

 

Employment


Individual training plans


Supply training

Training programmes aimed primarily at employed workers


Training actions for public officials