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Smith, Erica – International Journal of Training Research, 2020
The expertise and professionalism of teachers is vital in vocational education and training (VET), as it is in any other education sector. As 'dual professionals', VET teachers need to keep abreast of their industry or discipline area as well as maintaining and improving their pedagogical skills and knowledge. VET workplaces (colleges and…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Vocational Education Teachers, Vocational Education, Professionalism
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Wheeler, Leone – International Journal of Training Research, 2017
Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is an essential component of learning in and for the workplace, and a key building block of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO's) "Key Features of Learning Cities." TVET provides pathways to employment, particularly for young people, and…
Descriptors: Vocational Education, Technical Education, Skill Development, Municipalities
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Franks, Peter; Hay, Stephen; Mavin, Tim – International Journal of Training Research, 2014
Competency-based training (CBT) for pilots was formally introduced in 1999 by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for training leading to the issue of aeroplane private and commercial pilot licences. This initiative followed the Australian government's introduction of CBT policy for vocational and workplace training in the late 1980's.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Competency Based Education, Training, Air Transportation
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Kotey, Bernice; Saini, Bandana; While, Lesley – International Journal of Training Research, 2011
The study investigated employee learning strategies in community pharmacies in Australia and the factors that explain differences among pharmacies in the strategies employed. A qualitative methodology was applied, involving semi-structured interviews with owners, managers, or senior employees of 12 pharmacies. The findings revealed learning…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Workplace Learning, Staff Meetings, Employee Attitudes
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Darwin, Stephen – International Journal of Training Research, 2007
With the rapidly transforming nature of vocational work, it is increasingly challenging for vocational teachers in institutional environments to develop learning that is relevant and sustainable. Although it has been widely observed that new pedagogies are essential in this changing vocational environment, little guidance is emerging for both…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational Change, Vocational Education, Teacher Educators
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O'Keefe, Sue; Crase, Lin; Dollery, Brian – International Journal of Training Research, 2007
The provision of, and participation in, workplace training and development has received significant recent attention in Australia in the face of rapid technological change, an ageing labour force and a growing skill shortage. Accordingly, many organisations have put in place policies and practices that ostensibly aim to encourage and support…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Workplace Learning, Human Capital, Education Work Relationship