Welcome to our Vocational Education and Training Tag Page where we break down what VET is.
What is Vocational Training?
It is a focused form of education and skill development designed to prepare individuals for specific trades, crafts, or jobs. typically it consists of practical, hands-on learning tailored to equip individuals with the precise skills required for success in their chosen professions.
What is Vocational Education and Training (VET)?
Vocational education and training (VET) plays a crucial role in preparing individuals for specific careers and industries. It focuses on practical skills and knowledge relevant to a particular job or trade. VET is often delivered through further education colleges and apprenticeship programs.
Apprenticeships, a key component of vocational training, provide individuals with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while earning a qualification. Employers actively participate in shaping the training to ensure that it aligns with industry needs.
Vocational qualifications, such as BTECs (Business and Technology Education Council) and NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications), are widely recognised and are often pursued as alternatives to traditional academic routes.
In response to Alison Wolf’s review of vocational education, commissioned by Education Secretary Michael Gove and published in March this year, the government has announced…
Alison Wolf’s review into vocational education, commissioned by Education Secretary Michael Gove, analyses how students between 14 to 16 years old are encouraged to undertake…
The Wolf report makes detailed recommendations for how to help improve, create and maintain vocational education for 14- to 19-year-olds. Document Review of vocational education:…
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