What is Work-Based Training ?
Work-based training is an educational strategy that provides students with real-life work experiences where they can apply academic and technical skills and develop their employability. Work-Based Training is a combination of RTO (Registered Training Organization) approved theory-based training and employer approved practical-based training (ongoing job). It is a part of competency-based training. Formal and informal, internships/traineeships and on-the-job training are the most common types of work-based training.
Example:
Work-based learning experiences may include:
Job Shadowing. Career Mentorship. Career Related Competitions. Simulated Workplace Experience.
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What is the purpose of work-based training?
Work-based learning can be used to achieve several different objectives, such as:
- To develop vocational skills that contribute to recognized vocational qualifications,
- To develop general work habits and job readiness,
- To help students to understand what is involved in jobs so that they make better careers.
What are the principles of work-based training?
- Work-based training consists of structured opportunities for learning.
- Achieved through authentic activity and is supervised in the workplace.
- Work-based learning opportunities are underpinned by formal agreements between education organizations, employers, and students.
Why is work Based Training important?
Work-based learning can provide a strong learning environment and ensure that there is demand for the acquired skills in the labor market. Employers benefit by using it as a recruitment tool and as a means to benefit from the productive output of learners.
Work-based training experiences provide the opportunity to strengthen six key soft skill areas which provide a competitive for achieving goals:
- Communication
- Enthusiasm and attitude
- Teamwork
- Networking
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- And professionalism
Save Time
● Minimum classroom study time ● Can finish within a small period ● Can be a full-time worker while the study ● No need to spend time on training practical
Save Money
● One of the best cost-effective ways to gain your academic qualifications ● Affordable and manageable value ● Need to waste money for full courses which are theory and practical included
Save Effort
● Avoid repeat learning ● Can study what you already love to do ● Manage your classroom studies with your industrial work
Specialized to each individual
● Theory-based training create according to the individual learning needs ● Classroom or group-based training ● Learning and assessment plan based on learner’s skill assessment level with Registered Training Organization (RTO)
Expanded Capacity
Work-based learning increases TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) capacity by providing places in addition to learning places based in institutions.
Wider Access
Work-based training can be more accessible to young people – geographically, financially, and educationally.
Industry Responsive
Work-based training is especially effective in settings where there is a lack of capacity for institutional training, or where institution-based courses have a reputation for being irrelevant to the world of work.
Ideal Approach
Work-based training is particularly successful and attractive when it is well integrated into the education and training system and combines elements of learning in the workplace with classroom-based learning.
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How is a work-based training program organized or delivered?
- According to Work-Based Training (WBT), learners should demonstrate their ability using work experience and need to complete their Unit of Competency (UOC).
- All the time learners are assessed and guided by the Registered Training Organization (RTO) and employers.
- To fulfill WBT learners need to demonstrate their skills, submit some reports, writing tasks, and take some interviews.
Who is involved with WBT?
- The Australian Registered Training Organization (RTO) is the authorized party that provides academic qualifications after learners pass their assessment.
- Employer is the one who supervises and provides hands-on industrial experience for the learners. And also, they are the ones who guided you in a qualified academic pathway.
- Learner is qualified with skills and experience.
