Validation of Non-Formal and In-Formal Learning within the Food and Beverage Department of The Institute of Tourism Studies Malta : VNFIL
Atkins, Jesmond (2017)
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017091315041
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017091315041
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The area that I have explored in my thesis is about validation of non-formal and in formal learning within the food and beverage area of the hospitality sector. In this thesis I have explored other validation processes ,while suggesting a process based upon my personal experience as well from other literature review. I will include my suggestions to develop a tool which can assess,recognise and validate informal and non formal learning in the hospitality sector,mainly for the needs of of the Institute of Tourism Studies focusing on the food and beverage area.
Validation is defined as a prove that something is based on truth or facts where skills and competence an individual might have is accepted and therefore can be recognised by technical experts within a specific area and profession.
The purpose of my study is to recognise and validate a repertiore of skills and competence of workers that have years of experience working in the hospitaility sector.
These may include workers who started working from an early age or have had a difficult social background including poor academic background and did not have the opportunity to attend formal training.
Validation also applies to students with no major background or career problems or issues.The relevance of validation of non formal and informal learning is very high and has a triangular benefit for all including the candidate , the employer as well formal institutions as this process can be used for an array of purposes.
The main target groups will be from the food and beverage department as this is my area of expertise.
Validation is defined as a prove that something is based on truth or facts where skills and competence an individual might have is accepted and therefore can be recognised by technical experts within a specific area and profession.
The purpose of my study is to recognise and validate a repertiore of skills and competence of workers that have years of experience working in the hospitaility sector.
These may include workers who started working from an early age or have had a difficult social background including poor academic background and did not have the opportunity to attend formal training.
Validation also applies to students with no major background or career problems or issues.The relevance of validation of non formal and informal learning is very high and has a triangular benefit for all including the candidate , the employer as well formal institutions as this process can be used for an array of purposes.
The main target groups will be from the food and beverage department as this is my area of expertise.