The OPIFEX project will develop both a learning package and skills test qualification for welders and computer numerical control (CNC) machinery technicians in the metal industry.Following an initial needs analysis reviewing existing on-the-job training practices, standard curricula will be produced to form the basis of a common European training package for on-the-job trainers. The package will consider the needs of on-the-job training staff and will allow for the recognition of existing skills.The training package will be created in all working partner languages (FI, DE, FR, EL, EN & IT) and will be presented as a transnational virtual learning platform (internet based) for the metal industry. A support manual will also be produced (similar languages) to guide users through the package.Following the development of the training package a skills-test qualification is to be created, to determine both assessment criteria and skill levels for the award of a 'Metal Industry On-The-Job Training Diploma', this will be aimed primarily at existing on-the-job training staff. The diploma is then to be presented for accreditation to the relevant qualification authorities across the partner countries.Beyond the lifetime of the project, it is expected that the process adopted both in the introduction of the training package and in the development of the skills-test qualification, will be able to be applied outside of the initial target group to other areas within the industry.