Presentation of TransCSR

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1 Presentation of Final Conference Brussels, 3 rd September Lena Detel -

2 Agenda 1. Background 2. Project description 3. Results 4. Conclusions

3 Agenda 1. Background 2. Project description 3. Results 4. Conclusions

4 1. Background Why is this project necessary? CSR as growing area of concern in society Lack of transparency of CSR skills Shortage of staff with CSR skills

5 1. Background CSR as growing area of concern in society CSR = Corporate Social Responsibility The European Commission defines CSR as 'the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society' (EU COM 2011: 6) National and European strategies on CSR CSR as quality feature

6 1. Background Shortage of staff with CSR skills Need of qualified employees to lead the change Pressure on large companies and SME Increase of enquiries for consultancy Need of empowering employees

7 1. Background Lack of transparency of CSR skills Results of LdV project Train-to-Change: Broad variety of CSR training exists No transparency of practically gained skills No identification of qualified staff

8 1. Background Project idea CSR as growing area of concern in society Lack of transparency of CSR skills Shortage of staff with CSR skills = Transparency of CSR skills through ECVET in European Tourism

9 1. Background ECVET = European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training Tools and methodology: Description of a qualification in terms of units of learning outcomes Transfer and accumulation process Complementary documents: learning agreements, personal transcripts, user guides, etc. technical framework for transfer, recognition and accumulation of skills and knowledge

10 1. Background ECVET = European Credit system for Vocational Education and Training Aims and objectives: Support of mobility Facilitation of lifelong learning Provision of greater transparency Improvement of compatibility between different VET

11 Agenda 1. Background 2. Project description 3. Results 4. Conclusions

12 2. Project description Overall goal Acknowledgment and transparency of CSR skills on the European labour market Specific aims transfer of results of the LdV-project Train to Change Implementation of ECVET tools

13 2. Project description Project partners

14 2. Project description 1. Analysis of key competences Analysis of ECVET tools 2. Definition of a CSR qualification in tourism Learning outcome matrix skills knowledge competences ECVET credits 3. Self-assessment tool for CSR-skilled persons Skills pass Memorandum of Understanding 4. Learning Agreement 5. Evaluation and quality monitoring of the methodology (pilot test with 200 test users) 6. Dissemination and exploitation

15 Agenda 1. Background 2. Project description 3. Results 4. Conclusions

16 3. Results - LOM Learning Outcome Matrix (LOM) CSR Basics CSR Management Corporate Governance Economic Responsibility Ecological Responsibility Responsible Supply Chain Management Soft-/Change Skills Community Consumer Issues CSR in the Workplace Focus: Tourism Industry, VET, EQF levels 3-5

17 3. Results - LOM CSR-qualification: Knowledge, skills and competence profile EQF level Exemplary occupation Travel agency assistant Tour operator Travel agency manager Role in context of CSR CSR-Assistant Operational CSR Specialist/ CSR-Manager Description in context of CSR Assisting activities Operational activities with own responsibilities for certain tasks Responsibility for CSR-implementation and development

18 3. Results - LOM EQF level Knowledge Skills Competences 3 Assisting activities 4 Operational activities with own responsibilities for certain tasks CSR-Basics: CSR, sustainable tourism CSR and own my work, personal responsibilities Familiarity with concepts and tools in all CSR-fields CSR- Awareness: Distinguish good and bad practices of CSR Recognize areas of conflict in own work Report on conflicts Use of CSR-tools and concepts for own field of responsibility / work CSR-ability in own work: Carry out tasks in the field of CSR-implementation Respect CSR-principles in dayto- day work Respect CSR-principles in new situations Adapt own behavior under CSR-principles Improve sustainability of products Reduce negative impact of products Convince team members 5 Responsibility for CSRimplementation and development Familiarity with concepts, tools in all CSR-fields and state of the art discussion Identify and choose CSRtools according to their relevance and usefulness for company Drive organizational change towards more CSR and sustainability Advise on CSR-strategy, ethical issues and governance structures Adapt tools based on state of the art CSR-discussion and trends Ensure implementation of CSRstrategy and tools

19 3. Results Self-assessment tool

20 3. Results Self-assessment tool

21 3. Results Self-assessment tool

22 3. Results Self-assessment tool

23 3. Results Self-assessment tool Skills Pass

24 Agenda 1. Background 2. Project description 3. Results 4. Conclusions

25 4. Conclusions The CSR-Pass offers a self assessment tool to evaluate skills gained during professional life offers a skills pass for the European Skills Passport indicating the knowledge, skills and competences of CSR professionals in tourism offers an overview of areas and topics of state of the art CSR skills and competences valorises professional CSR qualifications on the European labour market through ECVET credits

26 4. Conclusions Recommendations Development of CSR-related VET in tourism Dissemination of learning outcome matrix Development of a common understanding of CSR in tourism

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