Role of Competences, Integration, and Work Practices in Apprenticeship Training: Empirical Study at 10 Finnish Workplaces in the Sectors of Technology and Health and Social Care Services

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Abstract

This empirical study analyzes 1) how apprentices are integrated in social environment and work practices in apprenticeship training, and 2) what kind of competences are acknowledged in apprenticeship training. Empirical data was collected with semi structured interviews(N=40) at ten Finnish workplaces in the sectors of technology and health and social care services. Qualitative content analysis method was applied to analyse the research data. Results suggest to pay more attention to learning processes and goal-setting in workplace learning. There is need for students to have more space and time to strengthen their personal skills as they are intertwined with their vocation-specific expertise.

Authors

• Laura Pylväs, University of Tampere

• Heta Rintala, Tampere University of Technology

• Petri J. Nokelainen, Tampere University of Technology