Skillsbank is a web based toolkit targeting career guidance, recognition of prior learning and individual training support. It uses principles based on ECVET, the European Credit System for Vocational Education and Training. .
This is done by aggregation of competences into qualifications through using Learning Outcome descriptions. The Skillsbank system offers a tool for qualification definitions transferred into structured matrixes. The matrixes are built based on Learning Outcomes (LO). A LO can be described in a holistic way, or be divided into specified descriptions of the competences, knowledge and skills. Skillsbank offers as well a Recognition of Prior Learning assessment module where each LO can be self-assessed by the individual using Skillsbank. Then assessors validate and conclude with a consolidated assessment to be included in the individual competence portfolios. Skillsbank is compatible with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) for lifelong learning.
Skillsbank was developed in a Leonardo da Vinci Transfer of Innovation project coordinated by Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences (NO). 3s was one of the core partners in the project.