Work Based Vocational Learning

What is this?


- Pupils have an understanding and appreciation of the world of work, the value of different occupations including entrepreneurship, and their contributions to the economy and society.      
- Pupils reflecting on the roles, rights and responsibilities of individuals as employees, managers, employers, entrepreneurs, investors, customers and global citizens.
- Making connections with organisations (public, private and voluntary) who can offer opportunities for pupils.

How is this delivered?

The following table (this is not an exhaustive list!) outlines a range of work related learning activities*   

When you click on each activity below,  the following areas are highlighted:  benefits to pupils, benefits to businesses, organisational requirements, certification possibilities, resource implications

Work Experience

Skills for Work Courses

Work Shadowing

Workplace Visits

Work Skills Course at a Training Academy

Mock Interviews

Enterprise Experiences

Industry Days

Work Simulation

Employee Induction

CV Preparation

Careers Scotland Interviews

Day with Training Provider

Subject Departments

Voluntary Work

 Pupil Mentoring

Challenge Projects

Part-time Employment

 

Business Dynamics

College Taster Days


* This incorporates information published some time ago as 'Route Map' by CEC and the former Edinburgh and Lothians Education Business Partnership, adjusted to current match practice.

If you would like to audit the work related learning in your school click in this link

- Click here for other Work Related learning resources and examples.

- Click here to go to the City of Edinburgh Council School College Partnership website.

- Click here to go the LT Scotland Enterprise in Education page