UK construction skills in the context of European developments

Clarke, L.

UK construction skills in the context of European developments - 1998 - Construction Management and Economics 16(3) September 1998, 553-567(14) .

Compares construction skills training in the UK with developments elsewhere in Europe, specifically Germany and The Netherlands. Examines comprehensive mapping of skills on an industry-wide basis and proposes broad trade profiles for the UK. Considers the move away from learning on the job, looking at alternative approaches of trainee sites, industry training workshops and college-based training. Discusses the role of employers, levy system of raising funds, skills recognition, continuous training, and equality of access. Includes references.


COLLEGE-BASED TRAINING
CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
EUROPE
FUNDING
GERMANY
INDUSTRY TRAINING
NETHERLANDS
REGULATION
SITE-BASED TRAINING
CAREERS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING
UNITED KINGDOM