Reference projects

Qualification of 9 Chinese motor vehicle specialist personnel over a six-week period, spanning three modules in collaboration with the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung. Upon conclusion of this advanced training, the participants received a certificate from the South Thuringia Vocational Training Center, attesting the successfully completed content.

The Chinese participants received both technical and organizational mentoring throughout. Our halls of residence are situated directly on campus and were available for use by the participants. All meals were provided by the campus’s own canteen, however, kitchen facilities in the apartments also allowed the option of cooking meals themselves. Simultaneous interpreters were on hand for the group the entire time to relay the subject matter. In addition to the technical content, a cultural program was also available to the participants on weekends as required (excursions, communal bowling evenings, bike rental, fitness studios)

The objective of this placement was to convey practical and theoretical skills in the hairdressing trade to participants by way of face-to-face tuition. The participants were assessed for their level of knowledge. The instructors were tested individually with regards to their abilities in order that they could be developed further over the course of the placement. Special emphasis was placed on the acquisition of soft skills during the work experience. This included teaching units such as professional consultation and formal customer communication. A hairdressing practice head for men’s and women’s hairstyles was made available to every participant throughout the duration of the placement, providing the opportunity to hone their cutting and colouring skills. The participants received both technical and organizational mentoring throughout and were provided with residential quarters on campus and a canteen for board and lodging. They were also offered the opportunity to join in cultural activities on weekends in order to better familiarize themselves with their host country and its people.