Slovenia: Several changes in short cycle higher vocational education in Slovenia

The Act on short cycle higher vocational education has marked some changes in November 2013. The amendments to the Act will bring more autonomy for higher vocational colleges regarding the implementation of curriculum. The process of accreditation of new programmes has been simplified, while it still stays in the domain of a committee nominated by the Council of Experts for Vocational Education of the Republic of Slovenia. The changes are also expected to increase the flow of knowledge from the industries to the education institutions, since the path for the experts from the practice to teach in the higher vocational colleges has been cleared up. Further collaboration with social partners regarding practical education has been ensured by the introduction of a procedure for nominating the relevant chamber of commerce and industry and consequently funds for practical education. Traditionally in Slovenia, short cycle higher vocational education is provided in vocational colleges and is characterized by good responsiveness to the needs of the labour market demands and high employability of its students.

Source: Slovenian Eurydice Unit