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A collection of tests is available to be used by school counsellors and students to assess aptitudes and skills.
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Abilities Tests
These tests, produced by the project experts, have been designed to unveil students’ abilities.
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Database of Aptitudes Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the aptitude of the students.
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Database of Skills Tests
These tests, identified and reviewed by the project experts, measure the skills of the students
This section offers the access to a collection of tools to guide the students to choose their professional carrier.
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Job Profiles
The most researched job profiles have been identified in 6 countries.
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Skills
The most relevant skills for the labour market in the 6 countries involved have been identified.
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Entrepreneurship
From this section it is possible to access learning objects to promote entrepreneurial spirit among students.
What is the secret of success? This section might offer you an answer
Successful Entrepreneurs
A collection of interviews with successful entrepreneurs.
Successful Employees
A collection of interviews with successful employees.
Successful People
A collection of interviews with successful people.Six training modules are available for school teachers and counsellors to provide them with the skills to guide students in their professional carrier.
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1. Understanding Pupils
A module presenting the strategies to understand the pupils' personal aptitudes and characteristics
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2. Capitalise on Pupils Interests and Skills
A module presenting methodologies to build up on the students' interests in order to implement personalised educational paths
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3. World of Work
A module presenting tools and mechanisms available for young people to make a successful transition from school to work
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4. Innovative Entrepreneurial Experiences at Schools
A module presenting initiatives and strategies to foster entrepreneurship among students
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5. Mobility to Learn and Work
A module presenting the opportunities to study, carry out voluntary services and work experiences abroad
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6. Guidance, Counselling and Support Services
A module focusing on how to provide effective guidance, counselling and support to students
Events
The School&Work project has been promoted trough conferences and articles.
Conferences
The School&Work project was presented in a number of events in order to report about the activities carried out and the results achieved.
Press Review
The School&Work project partnership made contacts with web sites focusing on the fields of education.Network
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Contractual Partners
From this section it is possible to access to a description of each contractual partner of the School&Work project.
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Schools
From this section it is possible to access to the information about the schools involved in the School&Work Project in the 6 European countries involved.
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Associated Partners
As a result of the exploitation activity a number of associated partners officially joined the project in order to contribute to the improvement of the project impact on their target groups and to ensure the project sustainability by continuing using the project deliverables in the next years.
This section of the School&Work portal provides administrative information for the project contractual partners and for the European Commission and it is password protected.
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Job Profiles
The most researched job profiles have been identified in 6 countries. For every profile, the related skills have been listed.
Teachers and school counsellors should use the information provided to enhance students' motivation underlining the consistency between what is learnt at school and the skills required by the labour market.
For every country the most researched job profiles are presented providing information on the related qualifications, knowledge, skills, competences and personal attitude.
NAME OF THE JOB PROFILE:Web developer
Description of the job profile
The web developer is responsible for the technical part of websites.They design websites or adapt existing technical solutions depending on the customer or business’ requests and on the basis of specifications. As a specialist of computer science languages, they support all the activities of the site, its planning, data access and writing lines of code containing text, sound and images.
They are able to works under pressure to manage last minute deadlines. The web developer should be quick and proactive. Before putting the website online, they perform a series of tests in order to ensure the correct functioning of the system. They write manuals / technical manuals of installation and exploitation for users or he directly plan them with new features.
Seen as the only one who can manage with technical problems, the web developer also provides the maintenance and the further development of the site. Once a technical problem occurs, they are able to solve it. As technologies changes very quickly in this field, this professional should constantly update the knowledge of programming languages, software and hardware.
The web developer generally work in Information Technology Consulting Companies that develop web applications, web agencies, communication agencies, companies for the development of internal projects, consulting firms in IT and so on. They can carry out projects of all sizes in a wide variety of industries: telecommunications, transport, banking, insurances, automotive, commercial or retail. He can also work as independent.
Under the supervision of a technical project manager, they can work in collaboration with web-designers. Given the lack of web developers, their workload can be substantial and it may vary. If they work in large companies, their schedules are fixed and more elastic than in small enterprises. In small companies, they can handle multiple activities.
Thanks to the new CMS (Content Management System) that facilitate writing on the websites, their main activity is analysis and no longer programming.
Economical sectorTertiary
CountryBelgium
Qualifications requiredTo access to the web developer job, computer sciences studies or further education studies are fundamental. The basic level typically required is the baccalaureate or a university degree. A bachelor's degree in information systems or a master’s degree in computer science can be a gateway to the employment. For more information on IT education field, please visit the following website: http://www.ictjob.tv/filii.html - http://www.interface3.be - http://www.enseignement.be - http://e-skills.agoria.be
Moreover, there are several competence centres in Wallonia that organise training in the ICT field, especially training focused on web development. These centres provide job seekers with training skills or tailor-made training for workers.
Moreover, there are several competence centres in Wallonia that organise training in the ICT field, especially training focused on web development. These centres provide job seekers with training skills or tailor-made training for workers.
Total number of training hours2000 – 6000
Knowledge| Knowledge |
Description | Level |
| Communication | Knowledge of fundamentals and technics in communication is necessary to produce a website efficiently | Level 6 |
| Computer Skills | Keeping up-to-date with new technologies | Level 6 |
| Languages | Computer and technical English | Level 6 |
| Law | Computer security norms and procedures | Level 6 |
| Programming | Programming languages and web technique | Level 6 |
| Sales and Marketing | Basic knowledge of sales and marketing technics is necessary to develop a catchy website | Level 6 |
| Sciences and Mathematics | Mathematics, statistics and cryptography | Level 6 |
| Using of technical tools | A web developer has to use specific tools (programming, graphics and design...) | Level 6 |
Skills| Skill |
Description | Level |
| Analytical thinking | Spotting mistakes and finding solutions | Level 6 |
| Communication skills | Verbal reasoning (marketing) | Level 6 |
| Creative thinking | Sensory ability: sense of aesthetics, colour harmony, using sounds and animations, organisation in space… | Level 6 |
| Customer care | The web developer has to be attentive to the customer\'s needs and expectations | Level 6 |
| Graphics | Graphics and design are essential skills to develop a website | Level 6 |
| Computer Skills | Core skills of the web developer | Level 6 |
| Lifelong learning | In this job it is crucial to update one\'s knowledge and skills due to the constant evolution of technologies | Level 6 |
| Mathematical skills | Mathematic reasoning | Level 6 |
| Programming | Core skills of the web developer | Level 6 |
Competences| Competence |
Description | Level |
| Analytical thinking | Analytical competences: identifying customer’s needs, analysing technical specifications… | Level 6 |
| Customer care | Identifying customer’s needs, providing technical support... | Level 6 |
| Computer Skills | Creating and developing computer programmes and applications | Level 6 |
| Languages | Writing and language competences: creating and writing technical documentation for users | Level 6 |
| Organisational competences | Organisation: planning and implementing the development | Level 6 |
| Problem solving | Finding the mistakes and solutions for each problem occuring in the development process | Level 6 |
| Programming | Writing lines of code | Level 6 |
| Sciences and Mathematics | Mathematic and digital competences | Level 6 |
| Self-development | Self-development: keeping up-to-date with trends and technological innovations, self-training… | Level 6 |
Previous Experience• Rigor and method
• Analytical ability
• Timeliness
• Polyvalence
• Adaptability
• Ability to synthesise
• Logical reasoning
• Organisation
• Curiosity
• Patience
• Team work
• Open mind to other’s problems
• Observation of deadlines
• Negotiation
• Analytical ability
• Timeliness
• Polyvalence
• Adaptability
• Ability to synthesise
• Logical reasoning
• Organisation
• Curiosity
• Patience
• Team work
• Open mind to other’s problems
• Observation of deadlines
• Negotiation
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