Real skills.
Virtual possibilities.
A new dimension in welding education. Connecting immersive technology, great teaching and the skills industry needs.
Conceptual visual
01 / THE PROJECT
From the virtual workshop
to real-world confidence.
Welding is a practical skill. The way we teach it can open up new possibilities.
WISE brings virtual reality into vocational education and training (VET), combining realistic practice, a digital curriculum and support for teachers. The goal: learners who are better prepared for the workshop, and educators equipped to guide them.
Project identity
2026-1-TR01-KA220-VET-000449606Innovating VET Welding Training Through VR-Based Simulation and Industry-Aligned Competence Development
- Applicant / coordinator
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi
- City
- Çanakkale, Türkiye
- Action
- Erasmus+ KA220-VET
- Duration
- 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2028
- Total project budget
- 250,000 euro
- Project acronym
- WISE
02 / THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Practice. Reflect.
Build competence.
Technology works best when it serves learning. Explore how WISE connects preparation, immersive practice and feedback.
03 / OUR AMBITION
Better learning.
Stronger futures.
A connected approach to practical skills, digital confidence and lasting change in vocational education.
04 / WHAT WE ARE BUILDING
Designed to be used.
Built to make a difference.
The partnership is developing these resources during 2026–2028. Published materials will be added here as they become available.
320 VET learners across four countries
Project target · not a completed result05 / THE WORK BEHIND THE VISION
Five work packages.
One connected journey.
From shared evidence to classroom practice, each stage gives the next a stronger foundation.
06 / OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP
Different expertise.
Shared purpose.
Five organisations connect education, technology and practical training across Türkiye, Italy, Spain and Romania.
07 / THE ROAD AHEAD
From an idea
to lasting practice.
A 24-month programme of co-design, development, piloting and shared learning.
LET’S SHAPE WHAT COMES NEXT
The future of skills
is built together.
Are you a VET educator, training provider or industry stakeholder? Connect with the WISE coordinator to explore the project.
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