Glossary of Vocational and Professional Education and Training

Glossary in small format

Although somewhat unassuming due to its very practical small format, its content is nonetheless rich: 231 key terms are explained in as many brief and informative texts.

It is also an indispensable publication for people who work in the VET field: e. g. learners, guidance counsellors, vocational school teachers, apprenticeship trainers and other VET professionals..

An integral part of the Apprenticeship Trainig Manual, the glossary may also be ordered separately. Contact SDBB Publishing.

Preface of the 4th edition

The glossary, which has been completely revamped, was first published in August 2005. The English version is based on the 4th
edition of this reference work in German, French and Italian, which was published in 2013.

List of abbreviations

Here you will find a list of abbreviations commonly used in the field of vocational and professional education and training.

Legal notice

We have prepared the glossary of VPET terms in conjunction with the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and the Swiss Conference of VET Offices (SBBK).

Informations et illustrations

The documents provided here may be freely used in publications, articles, presentations, etc.