ERIC Number: ED495191
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 42
Abstractor: Author
ISBN: ISBN-1-9208-9595-7
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
What's in It for Me? Recognition of Prior Learning in Enterprise-Based Registered Training Organisations
Blom, Kaaren; Clayton, Berwyn; Bateman, Andrea; Bedggood, Marie; Hughes, Elvie
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Recognition of prior learning is a crucial element in lifelong learning, but limited information exists about skills recognition implementation and outcomes within Australian enterprises. This study examines the nature of recognition within individual enterprises, including the processes employed, strategies in place for promotion and support, and perceived benefits for enterprises and employees. It finds a "one-size-fits-all" approach to recognition of prior learning is rarely effective, but should be linked to the enterprise's overall business and training plans, which ensures it evolves as part of the organisations' needs. For enterprises, recognition of prior learning offers whole-of-organisation benefits, including confirmation of employees' skills and corporate information developed over time, and greater training efficiencies. Employees reveal both personal and organisational benefits, such as having existing personal skills recognised and certified, identifying skill gaps, and achieving nationally recognised and portable qualifications which are recognised outside the enterprise. Appended are: (1) Literature Review; (2) Methodology; (3) Survey Instruments; and (4) Project Reference Group.
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Employees, Lifelong Learning, Vocational Education, Job Skills, Professional Recognition, Recognition (Achievement), Promotion (Occupational), Job Training, Corporations, Industry, Organizational Climate, Foreign Countries, Strategic Planning
National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd. P.O. Box 8288, Stational Arcade, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. Tel: +61-8-230-8400; Fax: +61-8-212-3436; e-mail: ncver@ncver.edu.au; Web site: http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/index.html
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Australian National Training Authority, Brisbane.
Authoring Institution: National Centre for Vocational Education Research, Leabrook (Australia).
Identifiers - Location: Australia
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A


