How education and training systems can support a digitally-enabled workforce for the manufacturing industry of the future: an exploratory study

IF 3.2 3区管理学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Education and Training Pub Date : 2023-08-31 DOI:10.1108/et-04-2023-0158

Melinda Laundon, Paula McDonald, Jacqueline Greentree

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PurposeThis paper explores how education and training systems can support a digitally-enabled workforce for the Australian manufacturing sector.Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on interviews with 17 sector-level manufacturing stakeholders from industry, government and education/training organisations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gain an in-depth understanding of how education and training systems currently support a digitally-enabled manufacturing workforce as well as opportunities for alternative configurations or developments.FindingsAnalysis revealed three themes reflecting core dimensions of a supportive education and training system: partnerships, pedagogy and prospects. Cooperative, integrated and sustained partnerships are needed between vocational education and training (VET) institutions, universities, government, industry, high schools and private training providers. Pedagogy emphasises the vital importance of infusing curriculum with digital and technology skills and capabilities, alongside innovative and experiential delivery modes including simulated environments, online learning, on-the-job training, flexible delivery and micro-credentials. Prospects reflects the need for forward-looking assessment and planning to respond to industry trends and develop associated qualifications, skills and investments required to meet future industry needs.Originality/valueWith growing demand for digitally-enabled skills to support manufacturing, an industry which is acknowledged as critical for economic prosperity and national sovereignty, the findings contribute novel insights into current limitations and future opportunities to bridge the gap between skills shortages in the manufacturing industry, and education and training systems that deliver graduate readiness and a digitally-enabled workforce.

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教育和培训系统如何支持未来制造业的数字化劳动力:一项探索性研究

目的本文探讨了教育和培训系统如何为澳大利亚制造业的数字化劳动力提供支持。设计/方法论/方法该研究基于对来自行业、政府和教育/培训组织的17个行业级制造业利益相关者的采访。进行了半结构化访谈，以深入了解教育和培训系统目前如何支持数字化制造业劳动力，以及替代配置或开发的机会。FindingsAnalysis揭示了反映支持性教育和培训体系核心层面的三个主题：伙伴关系、教育学和前景。职业教育和培训机构、大学、政府、行业、高中和私人培训机构之间需要建立合作、综合和持续的伙伴关系。教育学强调为课程注入数字和技术技能和能力，以及创新和体验式交付模式的至关重要性，包括模拟环境、在线学习、在职培训、灵活交付和微型证书。前景反映了前瞻性评估和规划的必要性，以应对行业趋势，并发展满足未来行业需求所需的相关资格、技能和投资。独创性/价值随着对支持制造业的数字技能的需求不断增长，制造业被公认为对经济繁荣和国家主权至关重要，这些发现为弥合制造业技能短缺之间的差距提供了新的见解，以及提供毕业生准备和数字化劳动力的教育和培训系统。

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Education and Training EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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7.20

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13.90%

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期刊介绍： Education + Training addresses the increasingly complex relationships between education, training and employment and the impact of these relationships on national and global labour markets. The journal gives specific consideration to young people, looking at how the transition from school/college to employment is achieved and how the nature of partnerships between the worlds of education and work continues to evolve. The journal explores vocationalism in learning and efforts to address employability within the curriculum, together with coverage of innovative themes and initiatives within vocational education and training. The journal is read by policy makers, educators and academics working in a wide range of fields including education, learning and skills development, enterprise and entrepreneurship education and training, induction and career development. Coverage: Managing the transition from school/college to work New initiatives in post 16 vocational education and training Education-Business partnerships and collaboration Links between education and industry The graduate labour market Work experience and placements The recruitment, induction and development of school leavers and graduates Young person employability and career development E learning in further and higher education Research news Reviews of recent publications.