FPEmpresa and CCIB complete Phase 2 of the Erasmus+ SiT Project
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FPEmpresa and CCIB complete Phase 2 of the Erasmus+ SiT Project

The Association of Vocational Education and Training Centres FPEmpresa has completed in Spain Phase 2 of the Erasmus+ SiT (Sustainability in TCLF) pilot programme, a new stage aimed at transferring the knowledge acquired during the initial online learning phase into real-life contexts.

This second phase has combined specialised training, active methodologies and project development linked to sustainability in the textile sector, consolidating the progress of the programme in Spain.

The SiT project is part of the Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation programme and brings together partners from different European countries with the aim of promoting new green, digital, functional and transversal skills in the TCLF sectors (textiles, clothing, leather and footwear). In Spain, FPEmpresa leads Work Package 4, focused on the design and development of the training pilot.

Following an initial phase centred on online learning through a specialised MOOC, Phase 2 was developed under the Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodology, encouraging the practical application of knowledge through activities connected to the current challenges of the sector. The programme included three training seminars, one online and two face-to-face sessions held in Madrid and Barcelona, as well as a specific stage devoted to the development of sustainable business plans.

Three seminars connecting training and sustainability

The first session took place on 17 February in an online format under the title Circular Economy in the Textile Sector. It brought together 46 participants, including teachers, students and representatives of associated centres. The lecture, delivered by Paloma G. López, explored the evolution of the circular economy applied to the textile sector, eco-design in fashion and European sustainability regulations, while also presenting real examples of business innovation.

The second event was held on 13 March at IES Leonardo Da Vinci in Madrid and was attended by 103 people. The session, Textile Waste Management with Social and Environmental Impact, was led by Ana Gómez, who analysed the main challenges and opportunities in textile waste management, highlighting the role of the 3Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) and the importance of the social and solidarity economy as a generator of employment and inclusion.

The phase concluded on 14 April at Institut Anna Gironella de Mundet in Barcelona, also in a hybrid format, with the seminar The Textile Industry and the EU Green Transition: Regulation, Innovation and New Business Models. The event gathered 50 in-person attendees and 25 online participants, and provided an opportunity to explore issues such as the circular economy, eco-design, the new European regulatory framework and the opportunities arising from the sustainable transition.

Overall, the three seminars delivered during Phase 2 attracted a total of 224 participants, reflecting the strong interest generated by this specialised training initiative focused on sustainability in the TCLF sector.

In addition to the specialised training, Phase 2 also included an entrepreneurial dimension through the development of business plans linked to the TCLF sector. A total of seven proposals were submitted, allowing students and participants to work on skills such as creativity, market analysis, innovation, sustainability, problem-solving and business vision, applying the project content to ideas with real growth potential.

With the completion of this stage, the project now moves forward towards new international experiences. Selected participants will take part in a bootcamp in Greece, while the programme will later continue with a Phase 3 focused on Work-Based Learning (WBL), including mobility activities in Italy aimed at company placements and professional shadowing opportunities for teachers.

FPEmpresa Leads the First Online Learning Phase of the European SiT Project
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FPEmpresa Leads the First Online Learning Phase of the European SiT Project

The Association of Vocational Training Centres, FPEmpresa, in collaboration with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona, has taken on a key role in the launch of the pilot phase of the European SiT project with the start of its first phase in November, focused on online learning. This initial stage, already underway, involves the participation of eight trainers in Spain, who are responsible for training students and professionals from the TCLF sector, the target audience of the courses.

The programme consists of two specific training curricula, aimed at fostering innovation in education and training in this field, with particular emphasis on the development of green skills.

The European SiT project is part of the Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation programme. It is coordinated by ITKAM – the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Germany and involves 15 partners from eight European Union countries: Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia and Slovakia.

A MOOC for the development of key competences

Within the framework of the project, FPEmpresa leads Work Package 4, focused on the design and development of a training pilot. Its first phase centres on a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), aimed at promoting the acquisition of functional, transversal, digital and green competences, contributing to the academic and professional development of students and professionals in the textile sector.

The online phase of the pilot includes two learning pathways, each structured into nine modules and concluding with an online certification exam delivered through ICEP’s dedicated certification platform, with a validity of five years.

The first course corresponds to the Bio-Textile Technician profile (Level 5 of the MECU), focused on the use of biological and biodegradable materials to reduce the environmental impact of production processes. The second course targets the Recycling Manager profile (Level 6 of the MECU), centred on the efficient management of textile recycling and the application of circular economy principles.

Both courses address content related to sustainability, digitalisation, quality control, regulation, leadership and transversal skills, shaping a training offer aligned with the current and future needs of the sector.

The launch of this online learning phase represents a first step in validating the training content of the SiT project. In later stages, the pilot will be complemented by face-to-face training, project-based learning (PBL), an international camp in Greece and work-based learning (WBL), consolidating a comprehensive training pathway.