Recognition of prior learning policy and practice for skills learned at work: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, United States

Chloe. Dyson

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Describes ways and issues of recognizing skills learned in the workplace or through non-formal activities, as opposed to learning at formal educational and training institutions. Examines policies and practices carried out in five English-speaking countries.

Keywords: skill certification; on the job training; continuing vocational training; training policy; attestation des qualifications; formation sur le tas; formation professionnelle continue; politique de formation; certificación ocupacional; formación en el lugar de trabajo; formación profesional permanente; política de formación (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 72 pages
Date: 2005
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