In spite of the expectations that exist regarding efforts to develop competence and in spite of the large amounts of resources devoted to it, there is a marked lack of empirically-based research on competence development in companies and other organizations. The purpose of this article is to present a review of research on strategies for…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to open up discussion about the relationship between trade unions and workplace learning. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is based on an analysis of a series of case-studies of restructuring in the European steel industry, incorporating interviews, observation and documentary analysis. Findings: The…

Outlines some of the fundamental concepts of skilled behavior and describes a practical approach to the analysis of nonrepetitive tasks. Four figures. (LY)

The Crouse-Hinds project provided training in new skills for employees over 40 years of age to aid them to advance in position and in salary. (NL)

A discussion of task analysis is the third and last section of a report on a British research project conducted with the assistance of the Engineering Industry Training Board. Photo, six figures. (LY)

Following a discussion of the history of the apprenticeship system, the present system and its drawbacks are described. The future of the apprenticeship system in relation to technological, social, and industrial changes is discussed. The type of training that industry must provide in the next 30 years is described. (DB)

A document, "Minimum Requirements for Training of Welders", recently issued by The American Welding Society is a helpful guide for vocational, technical, or industrial welder training program instructors in preparing program graduates with adequate skills and knowledge for immediate employment in industry, which is experiencing a shortage of…

Practical methods that may help the training officer in factories in the selection and training of operators are presented. Subjects discussed in this guide are: Selection; Where to Train; Skills Analysis Training; Training Manuals; Instructors; Records; Induction; Training of Special Groups; and Retraining. (DB)

The 1993 Survey of Employer-Provided Training reveals that larger establishments are far more likely than smaller ones to provide formal training to their employees, as are establishments that offer certain benefits or employ certain workplace practices. (Author)

This manual offers guidelines for training of personnel involved in the manufacture of bricks, including employment practices; handling and preparation of raw materials; making, drying, firing, sorting, packing, and loading of bricks. A major emphasis is placed on industrial safety. (MF)

Reports the results of a Conference Board survey of 610 firms, which revealed that they spent more than $2 billion during 1974-75 on employee education and training. Discussion centers around what industry is doing to meet its requirements for employees through post secondary education and/or skills training. (TA)

Discusses skills development and presents a matrix that combines two skills classifications: closed and open skills, and discrete and continuous skills. Examples of each type of skill are given, implications for instructional design are considered, and the creation of a museum of examples of open-skilled products and performances for instructional…

The article presents a model suggesting that the continuous flow technique can be applied to industrial training by applying production management techniques to skills training. (Author)

Discusses the need for training curriculum to be integrated with business objectives to provide the right employees with the right skills at the right time. Line management requirements are described; training and development requirements are examined; the training and development organization is described; and keys to success are considered. (LRW)