Enterprises' commitment to nationally recognised training for existing workers
Authors:
Erica Smith, Richard Pickersgill, Andy Smith, Peter Rushbrook
Publication date:
29 June 2005
Publication type:
Formal report
Themes:
Industry and employers > Training within the enterprise > General
Industry and employers > Existing workers > General
Industry and employers > Industry and employer views > General
Students and individuals > Learner groups > Existing workers
ISBN:
1 920896 49 X print; 1 920896 50 3 web
This report aims to provide a clearer understanding of how and why enterprises use nationally recognised type of training. It finds that an enterprise's decision to engage in recognised training is not made lightly and decisions are made afresh each time a new training need arises. Successfully embedding training in enterprises involves a three-phase process - engagement, extension and integration. In most cases, it is dependent on: positive initial engagement; extension of training through a 'VET evangelist' who 'sells' the benefits of recognised training and persuades management; and, integration of competency standards associated with recognised training into many human resource processes. The availability of funding strongly influences whether enterprises use recognised training. However, one of the key reasons why more enterprises have not taken up this training is lack of awareness.
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