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“The project aims to adopt a policy of traditional craft vocational rehabilitation of a qualitative high level of education by linking them with university higher education courses, mainly architectural design, interior design, conservation and preservation of architectural heritage, in order to develop the methodologies, mechanisms and the conditions necessary for knowledge transformation and success and to enhance the traditional craft working environment.

A traditional craft vocational training courses will be applied for the students to enhance and to develop their abilities and to build bridges between their theoretical study and the needs of practical world. Undergraduate students should develop their abilities by involving in different training and outreach programs and specifically traditional vocational craft training programs under the supervision of the jordanian and syrian master craftsmen to ensure the essential of knowledge transfer and experience. The project also aims is to develop the staff abilities who will lead the traditional craft vocational training.

This project will provide practice-oriented career relevant education in short and intense courses that lead to accredited vocational courses, preparing graduates for a professional practice in craft heritage projects through establishing a traditional craft centre in Jordan and Syria that will provide: developing the managerial and marketing skills of craftsmen through courses that addresses the market needs, enriching vocational craft skills and training experience with eu teaching craft skills training experience, establishing connections between the academic education and the traditional craftsmen society.”