Thematic Public Institute of Vocational Training I.E.K. AigaleoIEK Aigaleo is one of the public Institutes of Vocational Training in the west side area of Athens, called Aigaleo. The students of the Vocational Training Institute are high school graduates, ages 18+ as well as adults who wants to get a Vocational Education Ttraining. IEK Aigaleo is the oldest Institute of Vocational Training in Greece, established in 1992 and is one of the biggest in Athens. Attendance at the Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) lasts 5 semesters4 semesters of theoretical and laboratory training (1200 hours)1 semester internship or apprenticeship (1050 hours)Graduates receive a Diploma of Vocational Specialization level 4 NQF/EQF and after exams at the National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (EOPPEP) receive a Diploma of Vocational Specialization level 5. NQF/EQFIn 2021 the Public Institute of Vocational Training IEK Aigaleo has been renamed as a Thematic Public Institute of Vocational Training IEK Aigaleo focusing on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics)IEK Aigaleo, for the school year 2021-22 has 700 students and operates the following specialization courses:1st Year ( 1st Semester / 2nd Semester )Informatics Applications Technicians (Multimedia / Web Design – Development / Video Games)ComputerTechnicians (Hardware)Software TechniciansMechatronics TechniciansHeating, Petroleum & Natural Gas TechniciansLift & Escalator TechniciansRenewable Energy TechniciansAutomation TechniciansMedical Equipment TechniciansInterior Architecture & Object DesignersI.C.T. for the Travelling Indusrty (ICT Tourism)2nd Year (3rd- 4th Semester)Informatics Applications Technician (Multimedia / Web Design – Development / Video Games)Computer Technicians (Hardware)Interior Architectural Decorators & Objects DesignersChefsMechatronics TechniciansMedical Equipment TechniciansLift & Escalator TechniciansI.C.T. for the Travelling Indusrty (ICT Tourism)Exceprt the above courses, apprenticeship scheme and practical training is taking place for the students of the 5th Semester in various companies and organisations.