This pilot project resulted in the formulation of the implementation of a set of development best-practices (three core elements) in each partner organisation, enabling them, in turn, to document and report on the effectiveness of this transformation. The result is a 'process map' for the implementation of pedagogical systems of truly world-class standard across the VET sector.CONSORTIUMIn 1999, as a result of the Bologna Declaration, those involved in the European Higher Education area had to respond to very similar challenges to those which the VET sector now faces. Engineers Ireland (which is responsible for the accreditation of all engineers certificates, diplomas and degree programmes in all Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology) proved highly responsive to the challenges of the Bologna process. As a result, Engineers Ireland is recognised as a pioneer in bringing about world-class pedagogical systems and processes, so much so that the organisation is a key signatory of the Washington Accord (http://www.washingtonaccord.org/), the main international accord for the mutual recognition of engineering qualifications and professional competence. Engineers Ireland has chosen a selection of European partners for this project, to ensure a range of experience, the ability to partake and benefit from the project and, in particular, the ability to widely disseminate the results of the project itself.