In CEDEFOP\u2019s study \u201cCVET is conceptually approached as the learning of adults; this learning can relate to obtaining occupation-related learning outcomes, or more generally, generic or basic skills-related learning outcomes. It can also relate to provision leading to full qualifications and certificates or only attestations of completion.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the other end, they point out that:<\/p>\n

\u201cIVET is approached as the provision offered mainly to young people before, and as preparation for, entering the labour market. The link between IVET and the learning of adults can then be characterised in different ways. First would be to look at the number of adults (age 20+ or 25+) that participate in programmes leading to a formal VET qualification. Second would be to look at ways adults, after entering the labour market, re-engage with IVET providers to upskill or reskill. This they can do while being in a job, updating their skills or obtaining new skills by which they can pursue career progression or another job; or while being unemployed, enlarging their skills-set, by which they increase their opportunities on the labour market. Finally, it can relate to people that need to acquire basic skills or obtain a general education qualification allowing them to pursue further learning.\u201d<\/p>\n