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Lahiff, Ann, Li, Junmin, Unwin, Lorna, Zenner-Hoeffkes, Lea and Pilz, Matthias (2019). Industrial standardisation as a driver for cross-national convergence in training processes Aviation apprenticeships in England and Germany. Eur. J. Train. Dev., 43 (7-8). S. 752 - 767. BINGLEY: EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD. ISSN 2046-9020

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Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to address a gap in the comparative research literature on vocational education and training (VET) and skill formation systems. It examines the impact of international technical standardisation and regulation on the design, organisation and delivery of apprenticeships in the aeronautical and aerospace sectors in England and Germany. Design/methodology/approach The research design was informed by insights from economics, workplace and work-based learning and comparative education. Academic experts in the fields of aerospace and aeronautical standardisation and regulation, VET, human resource development and business organisation were consulted. The generic occupation of aircraft mechanic was selected as being the closest match for comparison. Interviews and non-participant observation in workplaces and training centres were carried out involving three companies in England and four in Germany. Findings Findings show that there is considerable convergence across the pedagogical approaches to apprenticeships in England and Germany related to fostering the capacity to take responsibility for the quality of one's work, to work in and lead teams, and to respond to and work with customers. Increasing international regulation and technical standardisation underpins a shared language about learning through practice in technologically advanced workplaces. Originality/value This paper is original because it turns the lens of inquiry to workplace processes to reveal the level of convergence in training philosophies and practices in an internationally highly regulated sector. It shows how international technical standardisation and regulation is leading to pedagogical innovation. The findings have implications for VET and apprenticeship policy at the national and international level.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Lahiff, Ann UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Li, Junmin UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Unwin, Lorna UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Zenner-Hoeffkes, Lea UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Pilz, Matthias UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-141816
DOI:	10.1108/EJTD-11-2018-0112
Journal or Publication Title:	Eur. J. Train. Dev.
Volume:	43
Number:	7-8
Page Range:	S. 752 - 767
Date:	2019
Publisher:	EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
Place of Publication:	BINGLEY
ISSN:	2046-9020
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language EDUCATION; GLOBALIZATION Multiple languages Management Multiple languages
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/14181