Strategies for Cultivating Positive Workplace Culture and Maximizing Workplace Learning and Assessment in Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET)

Abstract

The utilization of apprenticeships in Vocational and Professional Education and Training (VPET) has long been established, particularly in the field of engineering. However, a significant disparity exists between the workplace culture expectations of employers and students. A positive workplace culture plays a crucial role in cultivating a sense of pride and ownership among employees, and it is equally important to extend effective workplace culture support to competency-based apprentices. Such support not only fosters partnerships but also enhances practices that directly influence students' career development and occupation planning. These issues hold substantial interest for educators, policymakers, and institute communities. This paper critically examines current apprenticeship practices and emphasizes the significance of providing effective workplace culture support for students. Furthermore, it presents strategies that can contribute to institutes by promoting competency-based apprenticeships for workplace learning and assessment in VPET. By adopting these strategies, institutes can anticipate improved learning outcomes for apprentices in higher education.