Creating inclusive and supportive WBL environments for low-skilled learners e

Aim of the course

Unit 3 aims to provide VET Teachers and In-Company Trainers with knowledge regarding how to address the potential barriers to an inclusive and supportive work-based learning environment. It will outline the steps, protective measures and related intervention approaches that can be implemented to ensure a WBL environment is inclusive, supportive and successful. The expected positive outcomes of an inclusive and supportive WBL environment and some examples of good practice and tools will also be presented.

Main ideas

1. There are potential barriers which can lead to an unsuccessful WBL experience. 
2. There are steps, protective measures and related intervention approaches which can be implemented by education and training providers to help ensure WBL environments are inclusive and supportive, and lead to a successful WBL experience.
3. Positive outcomes at an individual, institutional and systemic level result from an inclusive and supportive WBL environment.
4. Examining good practice and tools can be useful in helping to create an inclusive and supportive WBL environment.