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Vocational Training

Vocational training at distance is already a real alternative in Spain. In this year 2009-2010, more than 18,600 students are enrolled in this form of education, available in 14 autonomous communities. This alternative the foamy not can study those who, by their labour activity or other circumstances and obligations, face-to-face. Access to it is essential to have a computer and an Internet connection.The vocational training (FP) in Spain is on the rise. According to forecasts by the Ministry of education, more than 515,000 students have enrolled this year 2009-2010 in any of the 142 titles of medium grade and above that make up the supply of these general education. It represents an increase of 11.4% compared to the number of students enrolled since only two courses. It seems that finally young Spaniards have adopted the concept of these studies that European students have for many years: are some practical lessons that are adapted to the needs and demands of the labour market and that they have high rates of employability.Development, which has experienced the distance mode of FP in our country is remarkable.

In the past five years, the number of students who choose for non Presential education has tripled. At present, more than 18,600 students are enrolled in vocational training in which regular class attendance is not required.The increase responds to the impulse that different autonomous communities have given to the establishment of this modality in their respective territories. Supported in the possibilities that today provide the technologies of information and communication technology (ICT), 14 autonomies have implanted various titles of grade FP middle and upper, which can be studied at a distance through on-line learning platforms.Distance learning mode is generally aimed at adults. The objective is to provide a flexible way of studies to those who need to combine training with work activity or which, by other circumstances such as the location, health problems or disability, cannot access classroom teaching.Many adults who could not complete their training by starting work at an early age, can be obtained in this way a title that opened to them the doors of other occupational sectors or officially qualify them for yours.