Question of Balance?, A4: Learning at Work

Synopsis

Examines the question of learning at work. The context is that of the manufacturing industry where there are many different approaches to training. Looks at training at Vosper Thornycroft, Southampton, with a long naval tradition behind its boatbuilding and the emphasis very much on the provision of engineering training and on the acquisition of NVQs. Siemens, which imports kitchen equipment from Germany, provides ‘hands-on’ training for sales staff. Training at Sheerness Steel is examined both in terms of presentation and philosophy; the company has a scheme which endeavours to support all employees in on-going learning, and not necessarily in job-specific areas. At a steel company in Germany, a country which has long been regarded as a benchmark example of good training practice, the training organiser explains the nature, philosophy, structure and funding of training provision in Germany.

Series

Learning Through Life: Education and Training Beyond School, Course Eh266

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.

Year of production

1993

Availability

Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Education

Keywords

adult education; manufacturing industries; training schemes; vocational education

Credits

Producer

Pip Surgey

Cast

Penny Vine

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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