SWOT-analysis on implementing dual education elements into future skilled workers training

Abstract

In article the author presents SWOT-analysis on implementing dual education elements into future skilled workers training. The analysis is based on generalizing data of numerous pilot studies implemented in lots of VET schools in Ukraine. Thus, strengths include market economy regulation of professional training, increasing LM demand for dual-graduates, meeting employers’ requirements, close cooperation between the government and the business community on VET issues, mutual benefit for the government, companies, VET schools and students, increasing students’ motivation for studying, raising the prestige of vocational education. Those elements of the dual form of training that should be implemented in professional training of future specialists are described. Socio-economic factors those require the use of dual form within VET system in Ukraine are mentioned. The essence of the dual system of education is represented. It is shown that outside of Germany it is expedient to implement just separated elements of dual approach. It is emphasized that their respective combination within the pedagogical system will enable to ensure a positive result of dual elements implementing into future skilled workers training. Based on the following SWOT analysis, the main educational and production process components according to the dual form of training in VET schools are determined, in particular: legislation framework for ensuring the dual form of education; career counselling system (professional guidance and identification); competence-based VET standards, modular-based structure; ToT system and professional upgrading for pedagogical workers of VET schools considering requirements of enterprises – work-givers for regular labour force; mentorship for representatives of enterprises;