Every day, in the normal course of work, we are learning. We solve problems, encounter new situations, and figure out ways to reapply the things we already know. This learning is often spontaneous and unconscious. However, it is no less valuable than the learning done in formal situations.
Work based learning is the process of making our work related learning both conscious and deliberate. It is also about:
- making links between the learning needs of the individual and the strategic needs of the organisation
- finding ways to apply the learning in our work
As an RTO we use the workplace as a tool to provide examples, scenarios and real situations.
Work-based learning has many benefits for learners as it incorporates some key principles of adult learning. By learning from and through their work, people can:
- Recognise and appreciate the relevance of learning material,
- Achieve a sense of confidence in their skills and abilities,
- Relate what they are learning to the practicalities of their work and its day-to-day challenges,
- Relate new learning to previous experiences,
- Feel that they are “in charge” of their own learning,
- Apply their new skills and knowledge immediately, in their own workplace context, and
- Have a clear sense of how they are progressing with their learning.
Happy training.
Merinda