Projet et partenariat

The aim of the project

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The aim of the project is to promote the graduation of care assistants and educational and social support workers by means of the Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE). Candidates benefit from on-the-job training (AFEST) to bridge the gap between the skills they possess and those required for the diploma.

The experiment involved:

10 structures (from the public and private sectors);
29 candidates engaged in VAE pathways, aiming for the AS (22 candidates) or AES (7 candidates) diplomas;
81 AFESTs deployed, with common themes (toilets, meals, transmission
of information, etc.) and specific ones depending on the needs of the participating structures.

External players

VAE advisor:

Responsible for providing individual and group support for candidates over a 24-hour period.

Assists with the drafting of the livret 2 and prepares candidates for their oral before the jury.

AFEST consultant:

Analysis of candidates' training needs on the basis of a personalised diagnosis carried out with the help of the VAE advisor.

Supports establishments in the choice of learning work situations and the development of AFEST guidelines.

Professionalises internal players and supervises the deployment of AFESTs.

ARACT PACA:

Coordinates the entire project, from the preparation of partner establishments to the supervision of actions carried out by external service providers.

Train VAE advisors and AFEST consultants, lead steering bodies and pay participation indemnities to structures.

Internal players

Management:

As a decision-making body, it validates the school's commitment to the project.

Identifies and supports the internal players by granting them the resources they need to ensure the project's success.

Candidate:

Professional aiming for an AS or AES diploma, enrolled in VAE for a first presentation or a new attempt after partial validation.

Participate in AFESTs to develop and clarify your professional skills.

AFEST referent:

The candidate's line manager, he/she identifies training needs and AFEST themes, plans sessions and assesses skills before and after each simulation.

The results of the experiment

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Skills enhancement:

The AFESTs enabled learners to develop technical skills and boost their self-confidence, key elements for success in the VAE course.

Impact on motivation :

The scheme boosted learners' motivation, believing that the AFEST strengthened their motivation to apply for the VAE. This recognition of their skills acquired in the field was a real springboard for their career path.

Coordination and Support :

The coordination between the various players, in particular the AFEST consultants and the VAE advisers, was praised for its quality and fluidity. This support helped to create a positive and collective dynamic, which was essential to the success of the project.

Valorisation of Professional Practices :

The AFESTs enabled in-depth reflection on professional practices, helping participants to reappropriate their skills and strengthen their professional legitimacy. This also contributed to the harmonisation of practices within the participating structures.

Impact on the Quality of Life at Work:

The project had a positive impact on the Quality of Life and Working Conditions (QLWC), by promoting professional recognition and strengthening solidarity and dialogue within the teams.

The #CARE-SKILLS project has thus demonstrated the effectiveness of VAE and AFEST pathways as a lever for professional development and skills recognition in the healthcare sector. By highlighting positive aspects such as participant satisfaction, skills enhancement, and the impact on motivation and quality of working life, this project opens the way to new perspectives for the training and qualification of healthcare professionals.

Take a look back at the scheme in pictures!

Institutional Video: VAE and AFEST, the health sector innovates