Key skills in VET

Key expert Martin Gibson (Curricula Development Facilitator)

Many of the skills required of the modern labour force are similar across many occupations. Employers are keen to recruit people who for example can communicate effectively, solve problems on their own, work as a team member, use information technology effectively and so on. Although the context and purpose may vary there is a wide range of skills which are needed in very many different occupations. VET needs to ensure that such skills are developed and assessed and that learners reach the appropriate level of competence. Employers need to be able to rely on new employees having such general vocational skills. The paper discusses one approach to this problem which is now widely used in the UK education system. I hope that it gives some “food for thought” and promotes some discussion.
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