To impart suitable technical and vocational knowledge to students through theoretical and practical training in order to facilitate their search for employment.
3.4.4.2. Contents
Technical and vocational education in Greece is achieved through the main education structure, which consists of:
1. Technical Vocational Schools (TES)
These offer two-year courses which consist of theoretical and practical training in a given vocation.
2. Technical and Vocational Lykeia (TEL)
Here the courses last for three years and include subjects of general education as well as subjects leading to specialisation and vocational orientation. The subjects taught in TEL cover all sectors of production in Greece.
3. Unified Multi-Branch Lykeia (UM-BL)
These also offer a three-year course but they are a new type of Lykeia which combine general education with technical and vocational training.
UM-BLs offer technical and applied education (both general and specific) as well as methodology for mastering the skills offered in their courses.
They also provide the necessary knowledge which can respond to the need for the social and economic development of Greece. At the same time, this type of education can readjust to the constantly changing employment needs due to the increasing introduction of new technologies and innovation.
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