afgangsmateriale

Afgangsmateriale is a Danish term that refers to material assembled or produced in connection with the end of a phase, course, job, or project. It functions as a record, handover package, or portfolio, and its exact form varies depending on the context.

In education, afgangsmateriale often denotes a student’s final compilation that demonstrates knowledge and skills acquired. It can include a capstone project, reflective essays, a mapping of learning outcomes, and evidence of competencies. In vocational training, it may be an end-of-program portfolio used for assessment or accreditation.

In the workplace, afgangsmateriale commonly refers to offboarding or handover materials prepared when an employee leaves or a project ends. Typical contents include system documentation, status reports, operational procedures, contact lists, and guidance on access management and future support.

Purpose and practices of afgangsmateriale include ensuring continuity, preserving institutional memory, and meeting regulatory or accreditation requirements, as well as supporting successors. Practices often involve version control, secure handling of sensitive information, proper archiving, and clear ownership or responsibility for the materials.

Variants and related terms are context-dependent and overlap with concepts such as offboarding packages, handover documents, portfolios, and capstone work. Etymologically, the term derives from afgang (departure or graduation) and materiale (materials), reflecting its role as the material associated with completing a phase or leaving a role.