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- Recognition and validation of competences: processes and practicesPublication . Fernandes, Joana; Santos, MartaThe recognition and validation of prior learning is an emergent training practice. In Portugal, since 2001, it has been possible to obtain na academic certification by valuing the formal, non-formal and informal learning. The current study was conducted with adults and trainers who were involved in the recognition, validation and certification of competences (RVCC). This research study, using qualitative research methods, analysed the way how these processes are developed and organised. This analysis was specially focused on three aspects: (i) the comprehension of how RVCC is developed; (ii) the role of learning in this process (iii) the exploration of the concept of competene. The findings suggested that validation was established through the resolution of standard activities created by the trainers.
- The entry of women in predominantly male professions: when training supports the search of alternative ways of organizing work timePublication . Nogueira, Sónia; Lacomblez, Marianne; Santos, Marta; Cunha, Liliana; Castelhano, JoanaFollowing a research carried out on the integration of women in professional areas predominantly for men, this paper intends to present and debate the project of a training course which aims the transformation of the organization of work schedules in order to improve the well-being of the workers involved. The conception of training courses with this type of objective involves the confrontation and debate between the “invested skills” of the trainers and the “constituted skills” of the trainees. But will this paradigm remain intact when applied to training courses permeated by the gender dimension? That is what one will try to realize with the effective implementation of a training course, whose reflection will allow, ultimately, to enrich our understanding on gender, work, health and training.
- Police training course for agents - entry into the profession and also into the distinction between men and womenPublication . Castelhano, Joana; Lacomblez, Marianne; Santos, Marta; Valverde, CamiloAn exploratory study was conducted about the initial training of the Public Security Police with the aim to understand the role of this initial training in the distinction between the work of men and women in the police force. This study is part of a broader study about the entry of women into typically male professions. After documental analysis and interviews to students, trainers and school board members, it was concluded that women face greater difficulties in the access to the profession. Moreover, female qualities like the capacity to dialogue are devalued. Nevertheless, women represent an important work tool for the police force. The stigma of physical strength was also encountered and identified in the previous study conducted with elements of the police force. This fact leads us to believe that these stereotypes usually associated with women are defended by elements of the institution.
- Instruments of trainers’ activity: the use of refentials in processes of recognition and validation of prior learningPublication . Fernandes, Joana; Santos, MartaIn Portugal, recognition and validation of prior learning has emerged as an important training practice. Since 2001, it has been possible to obtain an academic certification by valuing learning, regardless of its origin. The current study was conducted with trainers and adults who were involved in processes of recognition, validation and certification of competences (RVCC). This research study, using qualitative research methods, described and tried to develop the comprehension of the use of referentials as instruments of trainers’ activity. This analysis focused especially on three aspects: (i) the organization and development of RVCC processes; (ii) trainers’ role in these processes; and (iii) the use of a referential as an instrument of activity. The findings suggested that the referential used in these processes mediates trainers’ activity, functioning as competences identification guides. After an initial appropriation, trainers reconceptualize the referential by creating their own grids. There is clear variability in the use of this guiding document. Trainers revealed ambivalence towards the autonomy that they have in their work activity. Although they assess the opportunity to individually and freely create their work instruments in a positive way, they also lack a collective support and validation.