Work-based education

Work Based Learning is one of several sub-sectors within the Learning and Skills Sector. Work Based Learning providers often include FE colleges, but they also include many private companies and not for profit organisations. Each organisation will have specific requirements relating to sustainable development depending on their particular context. Non-college Work Based Learning providers do not usually have a campus or extensive buildings to manage, but they often operate in industry settings. This makes the ‘Business case for sustainability’ particularly relevant. Many of the principles associated with addressing sustainable development are common to all organisation, these include:

• The approach to leadership
• Procurement of resources
• Engaging staff and students
• Embedding sustainable development in the curriculum

Case Studies

10 short Workbased Learning Case studies and Toolkit

Comprehensive case studies of sustainable development in ‘Work Based Learning’ can be found in ‘Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship - A self-assessment toolkit for Work-Based Learning Providers’. It addresses the areas of ‘Commitment and Leadership, ‘Organisational Management’, “Teaching and Learning’ and ‘Community and Partnership’.

Continue the journey

More information about and case studies about Work Based Learning can be found in the community and business.