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:
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.