The Final Exam Part 1(AP1) of the occupation “Mechanics for Sanitary, Heating and Climate Technology” was organized from September 18 – September 23, 2023 at the College of Machinery and Irrigation (VCMI) for 16 students of the first pilot class. The exam took place oriented to German standards, with the support and supervision of the international expert – Mr Kay Toepfer from the Chamber of Crafts HwK Erfurt (Germany). The processes to organize the exam and the assessment methods not only ensured the equivalence to the final exam standards in Germany but were also adjusted to adapt the conditions in Viet Nam.
All examiners took part in an examiner training in November 2022, and were recognized as competent to assess the German standard oriented exams. The preparation, implementation and assessment of the exam were conducted with the close cooperation of the company representative – Mr Dang Quoc Viet – Vice Director of Viet Nam Heat Refrigeration – Electrical Mechanical Trading and Service Company Limited (Vina Engineer) as an examiner.
Mr Kay Toepfer commented: “With a limited preparation time, the exam at VCMI was very well-prepared by VCMI’s Rector board and teachers, together with the support from companies and the Programme Reform of TVET in Viet Nam. The exam was adapted and adjusted according to the circumstances in Vietnam but still maintained the same level and quality comparing to the exams organized in Germany.” Besides, Mr Dang Quoc Viet shared his thoughts: “This exam was well-organized according to strict processes, included almost all the knowledge taught for students, therefore the exam results could be used to evaluate the outcome quality of students after graduation for the recruitment purposes. We hope to continue our cooperation with VCMI in the upcoming exams”.
Mr Lang Nguyen Phi Long, one of the students, stated after the exam: “For me, the tasks were quite difficult and challenging, but thanks to the training and instructions of our teachers, as well as the knowledge and skilled learnt from in-company training periods, we have completed them very well within the specified timeframe.”
After the final exam Part 2 (AP2) which is expected to be organized in October 2023, HwK Erfurt will handover the Certificate of Equivalence to recognize the final exams conducted at VCMI for the occupation “Mechanics for Sanitary, Heating and Climate Technology” is equivalent to German standards.
This activity was organized within the component “Supporting High-Quality TVET Institutes” as part of the Vietnamese – German Programme “Reform of TVET in Viet Nam”. The programme is financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) together with the Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).
