Towards more flexibility in training: a review of some experiences in rationalizing the provision of vocational qualifications

Training systems need to be more flexible as demands for lifelong learning and changes in the types of skills required grow. This publication is a review of the experiences of a number of countries in open and flexible learning. Issues covered include: the need to strengthen partnerships between governments, unions and enterprises to promote open and flexible learning; greater cooperation between training providers and employers; the importance of workplace-based learning; and the role of open and flexible learning in providing 'soft skills' and in achieving equity in training. The studies are: Improving the relevance of vocational training and delivery approaches: recent developments in Australia's vocational education and training system / Roland McMillan; Open and flexible learning: experiences in the United Kingdom and in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation / John Twining; Open system for individualized training: a French training scheme for adults / Cyrille Salort; More flexibility through modules: Scotland's vocational training reform / Rob van Krieken.

Training systems need to be more flexible as demands for lifelong learning and changes in the types of skills required grow. This publication is a review of the experiences of a number of countries in open and flexible learning. Issues covered include: the need to strengthen partnerships between governments, unions and enterprises to promote open and flexible learning; greater cooperation between training providers and employers; the importance of workplace-based learning; and the role of open and flexible learning in providing 'soft skills' and in achieving equity in ...  [+] Show more