Art. 4

(Art. 9 para. 2 VPETA)

1. Recognition of non-formal and informal learning shall be decided by:
   1. the cantonal authorities when determining whether or not an individual may shorten the duration of a dual-track VET programme;
   2. the VET school when determining whether or not an individual may shorten the duration of other VET programmes;
   3. the examining bodies in the case of admittance to qualification procedures.
2. The Cantons shall establish guidance counselling offices that can help individuals draft assessment portfolios presenting all professional and non-professional experience gained outside formal education pathways. These assessment portfolios shall serve as the basis for the recognition of non-formal and informal learning described in paragraph 1 above.
3. The guidance counselling offices shall work with professional organisations and external experts.