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education programme coordinator

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Education programme coordinators supervise the development and implementation of educational programmes. They develop policies for the promotion of education and manage budgets. They communicate with education facilities to analyse problems and investigate solutions.

1345.1.3 ISCO 1345 ESCO source
Competences
30
Groups
4
Essential
14
Optional
16

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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budgetary principles

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

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Cross-sector

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curriculum standards

The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.

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pedagogy

The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.

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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

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Sector-specific

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analyse the training market

Analyse the market in the training industry in terms of its attractiveness taking market growth rate, trends, size and other elements into account.

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ensure curriculum adherence

Ensure that educational institutions, teachers, and other education officials adhere to the approved curriculum during educational activities and planning.

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establish educational network

Establish a sustainable network of useful and productive educational partnerships to explore business opportunities and collaborations, as well as stay current about trends in education and topics relevant to the organisation. Networks should ideally be developed on a local, regional, national and international scale.

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monitor curriculum implementation

Monitor the steps taken in educational institutions to implement the approved learning curriculum for said institution to ensure adherence and the use of proper teaching methods and resources.

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advise on curriculum development

Advise education professionals and officials on the development of new curricula or changes in existing curricula.

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cooperate with education professionals

Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.

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develop a pedagogical concept

Develop a specific concept that describes the educational principles on which the organisation is based, and the values and behaviour patterns it advocates.

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identify education needs

Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.

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inspect education institutions

Inspect the operations, policy compliance and management of specific educational institutions in order to ensure they comply with education legislation, manage operations efficiently, and provide proper care for students.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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monitor educational developments

Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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Sector-specific

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learning technologies

The technologies and channels, including digital, to enhance learning.

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Cross-sector

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action research

The research approach that consists of investigating as well taking action towards an issue. It is employed by educators facing specific issues in teaching as well as by those who do not face issues, but aim to improve their conduct.

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special needs education

The teaching methods, equipment and settings used to support students with special needs in achieving succes in school or community.

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Optional skills and competences 13 competences

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Cross-sector

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advise on lesson plans

Advise on the ways in which lesson plans for specific lessons can be improved in order to reach education goals, engage the students and adhere to the curriculum.

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advise on teaching methods

Advise education professionals on the proper adaptation of curricula in lesson plans, classroom management, professional conduct as a teacher, and other activities and methods related to teaching.

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coordinate educational programmes

Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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develop promotional tools

Generate promotional material and collaborate in the production of promotional text, videos, photos, etc. Keep previous promotional material organised.

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evaluate education programmes

Evaluate ongoing training programmes and advise on potential optimisation.

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identify undetected organisational needs

Use the collected input and information from interviewing stakeholders and analysing organisational documents in order to detect unseen needs and improvements that would support the development of the organisation. Identify the needs of the organisation in terms of staff, equipment, and improvement of operations.

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liaise with local authorities

Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.

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maintain relationships with government agencies

Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.

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manage staff

Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.

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present reports

Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.

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promote education programmes

Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.

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promote social awareness

Promote the understanding of dynamics of social relationships between individuals, groups, and communities. Promote the importance of human rights, and positive social interaction, and the inclusion of social awareness in education.

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