Balancing the seesaw : the ups and downs of delivering vocational training programmes

Davies, Kath; Kestle, Linda; Laing, Neil; Bryan, A.

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2019-11-29
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Davies, K., Kestle, L., Laing, N., & Bryan, A. (2019, November). Balancing the seesaw – the ups and downs of delivering vocational training programmes. Paper presented at “Talking Teaching 2019, Diverse Learners, Inclusive Teaching” (Ako Aotearoa Academy of Tertiary Teaching Excellence), Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland
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Abstract
Developing training programmes in partnership with industry is a rich and rewarding endeavour Context - partnership between Unitec and Hawkins Programme framework Challenge: Learner diversity - cadets Challenge: Learner diversity - managers Balance: Peer learning Challenge: Organisational commitment Balance: Maintaining relationships Challenge: Academic vs industry expectations Balance: Openness and responsiveness Challenge: Administrative requirements Balance: Frameworks and flexibility Good news stories and anecdotes Conclusions
Keywords:
New Zealand, Unitec courses, construction education, construction industry, industry and education partnerships, Hawkins Construction Group (Firm), partnering, apprenticeships
ANZSRC Field of Research:
130108 Technical, Further and Workplace Education, 120201 Building Construction Management and Project Planning
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