OECD Career guidance and work-based learning module 6 workshop - Deborah Roseveare
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Work-based learning in VET
An overview Deborah Roseveare Head, Skills Beyond School Division Directorate for Education and Skills 20 September 2016
Upper-secondary level
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Post-secondary level
Key characteristics of effective VET systems
Key characteristics of effective VET systems
Provisionthatrespondstolabourmarketneeds
Highqualitydelivery
Reliable,competency-basedqualifica=ons
Suppor=ngcondi=onsinplace
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Key characteristics of effective VET systems
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worldofwork
worldofeduca-on
Work-basedlearning
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Work-based learning
Appren=ceships
Workexperience
Internships Traineeships
Co-op/Sandwich
Workplacements
Whatitis–andhowwellit’sdone–ma:ermorethanwhatit’scalled!
Par=cipa=oninanykindofwork-basedlearning:<40%ofstudentsinacademicprogrammes<50%ofstudentsinvoca=onaleduca=onandtraining
Source:OECDSurveyofAdultSkills,2012
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Benefits of work-based learning
Strengthenslabourmarketrelevance
Smootherschooltoworktransi=on
BeOerskillsdevelopment
1. SignalsdemandforVETskills2. Verifiesprogrammeaddsvalue3. Engagessocialpartners
1. Enhancesrecruitment2. Complementscareerguidance
1. Providesup-to-dateequipmentandexper=se
2. Enhancessocio-emo=onalskills
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Challenge 1: getting balance(s) right
Overalllength• Nottooshortforemployers• Nottoolongfortrainees
Balanceofskills• Occupa=on-specificskills• Genericskills• Socio-emo=onalskills
Balanceoftheoryandprac=ce• Theoryusuallybestinclassroom• Prac=ceoYenbestinworkplacebutsome=mes
beOerlearntoffthejob
Italldependsontheoccupa-on!
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Challenge 2: Quality
Teachersandtrainers• Technicalexper=se• Pedagogicalskills
Curriculum• Competency-based• Developedwithstakeholders
Assessmentsandqualifica=ons• Comprehensive• Competency-based• Credible
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Challenge 3: Getting employers to offer work-based learning
Understandingchallengesforcompanies• Riskandlackofinforma=on/familiarity• Know-how• Administra=onandpaperwork
Ac=veandongoingengagementofemployersandunionsatalllevels
Support• Moreinforma=ononcostsandbenefits• Well-alignedpoliciesbeyondVET• Well-targetedfinancialsupport
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Understanding work-based learning challenges better
Costsandbenefitsofappren=ceships
Work-basedlearning:incen=vesandimplementa=on
Work-basedlearningandproduc=vity
Recognisingskillsacquiredthroughwork-based
learning
Work-basedlearningandcareeradviceand
informa=on
Work-basedlearningandschool-to-worktransi=on
forat-riskyouth
Apprentice pay (and benefits)
Instructors
Tools and equipment
Administrative costs
Contribution to production
Recruitment of best apprentices
Company reputation
COSTS BENEFITS
1. Costs and benefits of apprenticeship
1. Costs and benefits of apprenticeship
Apprenticeship duration Work placement duration What apprentices do
during their work placement
Training and management skills of instructors Apprentice wage
Elements affecting costs and benefits to employers and apprentices
Apprenticeship design: the impact on costs and benefits
0 20 40 60 80
100
Percent of fully qualified worker
Last year (in %) First year (in %)
3-year apprenticeships 4-year apprenticeships
Switzerland
2: Productivity and work-based learning
Reference year 2009. Source: Strupler, M. & S.C. Wolter (2012)
Apprenticeship design: the impact on costs and benefits
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20
40
60
80
100
Percent of fully qualified worker
Last year (in %) First year (in %) 3-year apprenticeships 3½ year apprenticeships
Germany 2: Productivity and work-based learning
Reference year 2012/13. Source: Jansen, A., H. Pfeifer, G. Schönfeld, F. Wenzelmann (2015)
ü Adapt the duration of apprenticeship and apprentice wages to the profile of productivity gains
ü Carefully integrate learning into productive work
ü Use quality assurance to ensure effective skills development
2: Productivity and work-based learning
United States
England (UK)
Germany
Canada
Australia
4 out of 10 NEETs have weak literacy or numeracy skills
At-risk youth: More difficult access to and success in work-based learning
3: Making work-based learning work for at-risk youth
Source: OECD Survey of Adult Skills 2012
Literacy only
Numeracy only
Literacy and Numeracy
3: Making work-based learning work for at-risk youth
3 common policy tools:
ü Preparing youth for work-based learning
ü Supporting youth engaged in work-based learning
ü Targeted subsidies and tax breaks
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