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  • Specialisation for VET Staff

  • Module 1: Self-awareness

    TITLE
    • Self-awareness
    KEYWORDS (META TAG)
    • Personal growth
    • Communication
    • Enhance relationships
    • Leadership skills
    • Private
    • Public
    • Self-focusing
    • Mindfulness
    • Feedback
    • Emotional awareness
    • SMART goals
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Specific
    • Measurable
    • Achievable
    • Realistic
    • Timely
    • SWOT analysis
    • Strength
    • Opportunity
    • Weakness
    • Threat
    LANGUAGE
    • English
    OBJECTIVES / GOALS / LEARNING OUTCOMES
    • LOut1: Upon completion of this module, the learner should be able to understand the meaning of self-awareness and why they are important to develop in your personal and professional life.
    • LOut2: Upon completion of this module, the learner should be able to learn how to develop confidence and skills needed to endure times of uncertainty, and not give in to the fear of unknown.
    • LOut3: Upon completion of this module, the learner should be able to reflect on your short and long term needs and wants, and work on achieving those by implementing efficient goal-attaining efforts.
    CONTENTS IN BRIEF This module defines self-awareness and how it affects people in every aspect of their lives, whether professional or personal. Several definitions are given as well as a short description of the term. This module tries to explain the importance of self-awareness. As this module is aimed at VET trainers and entrepreneurs, it tries to show its importance in this field and help entrepreneurs to improve and develop this characteristic using smart and useful ways.
    GLOSSARY ENTRIES
    1. Self-awareness: According to psychologists Shelly Duval and Robert Wickland: "Self-awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or don't align with your internal standards. If you're highly self-aware, you can objectively evaluate yourself, manage your emotions, align your behavior with your values, and understand correctly how others perceive you."
    2. SWOT analysis: SWOT analysis, which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, is commonly used in business and strategic planning.
    3. SMART goals: Goals play a significant role in both business and life, offering direction, motivation, focus, and a sense of importance. They serve as targets to strive for and can be effectively set using the SMART goal framework. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.
    BIBLIOGRAPHY AND FURTHER REFERENCES
    • Betz, M. (2022, September 14). What is self-awareness, and why is it important?. BetterUp. Link
    • Kendra Cherry, Mse. (2023, March 10). Self-awareness: How it develops and why it matters. Verywell Mind. Link
    • 4 sure-fire ways to boost your self-awareness. CCL. (2022, July 27). Link
    • Take online courses. earn college credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers. (n.d.). Link
    • Bhasin, H. (2023, June 10). Self awareness: Types and benefits. Marketing91. Link
    • Jeffery, Rhys. “Self-Awareness Is Your Secret Weapon in Entrepreneurship.” Hakune, 26 May 2022, hakune.co/self-awareness/.
    • Editor (2022) 26 powerful SWOT analysis templates & examples, TemplateLab. Available at: Link (Accessed: 14 July 2023).
    • How to write effective smart goals. Breeze Blog. (n.d.). Link
    • SWOT analysis icons. Flaticon. (n.d.). Link
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  • Module 2: Mobilising Resources

    TITLE
    • Mobilising Resources
    KEYWORDS (META TAG) • Resource Mobilization • Business Growth • Entrepreneurial context • Vocational Education and Training (VET) • Management • Resource needs • Tangible Resources • Intangible Resources • Decision Tree
    LANGUAGE
    • English
    OBJECTIVES / GOALS / LEARNING OUTCOMES
    • LOut1: determine the concept of resource mobilization in the entrepreneurial context
    • LOut2: Identify and evaluate various types of resources required for entrepreneurial ventures
    • LOut3: apply resource mobilization techniques to enhance entrepreneurial execution
    CONTENTS IN BRIEF This Module focuses on the ability to effectively identifying, acquiring, and utilizing the necessary assets, including financial, human, and material resources, to support entrepreneurial endeavours. By mastering the art of resource mobilization, learners will be able to optimize resource utilization, overcome resource constraints, and enhance their ability to successfully execute entrepreneurial initiatives.
    GLOSSARY ENTRIES Decision Tree : Decision trees are flowchart graphs or diagrams that explore all of the decision alternatives and their possible outcomes.
    BIBLIOGRAPHY AND FURTHER REFERENCES List of references: • United States Patent and Trademark Office. “What Are Patents, Trademarks, Servicemarks, and Copyrights?” General Information Concern Patents. October 2015. Link • United States Patent and Trademark Office. Nonprovisional (Utility) Patent Application Filing Guide. January 2014. Link • Joseph Flynt. “A Detailed History of 3D Printing.” 3D Insider. n.d. Link • “Trademark Basics.” United States Patent and Trademark Office. n.d. Link • “What Does Copyright Protect?” Copyright.gov. n.d. Link
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  • Module 3: Planning and Management

    TITLE
    • Planning and Management
    KEYWORDS (META TAG)
    • Planning • Management • Entrepreneurial context • Vocational Education and Training (VET) • Strategy development • Goal setting • Resource allocation • Project management • Time management • Organizational skills
    LANGUAGE
    • English
    OBJECTIVES / GOALS / LEARNING OUTCOMES
    • LOut1: Recognize the relevance of effective planning and management in the context of entrepreneurship to vocational education and training (VET) staff.
    • LOut2: Design and develop strategies by establishing objectives and analysing societal and industry trends.
    • LOut3: Implement effective goal-setting techniques, by prioritizing specific tasks and developing action plans and timelines to achieve objectives.
    • LOut4: Determine effective ways for resource allocation, including budgeting and general management.
    CONTENTS IN BRIEF This planning and management module focuses on acquiring the knowledge and skills required for successful planning and management in a business setting. Participants will learn how to establish goals strategically, arrange activities, allocate resources, and track progress toward targets. Various planning and management strategies, such as project management, time management, and organizational abilities, will be emphasized. This program will help vocational education and training employees improve their capacity to plan and manage efficiently, eventually contributing to their organizations' success and development.
    GLOSSARY ENTRIES
    • Planning and Management: According to the EntreComp Framework, Planning and management is the capacity to set long, medium and short-term goals, define prioritieis and action plan and adapt to unforeseen changes.
    • SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based/Bound
    • Eisenhower Metrix: The Eisenhower Matrix is a productivity tool to categorize tasks based on their urgency but also importance
    • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS): A work breakdown structure (WBS) is a graphical, hierarchical, deliverable-focused breakdown of a project.
    • Gantt Chart: A Gantt chart is a project management tool that depicts the amount of work completed over a period of time relative to the amount of time allotted for the work.
    BIBLIOGRAPHY AND FURTHER REFERENCES

    List of references:

    • Bauer, T. N., Morrison, E. W., & Callister, R. R. (1998). Organizational Socialization: A Review and Directions for Future Research. In G. R. Ferris (Ed.), Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management (Volume 16, pp. 149-214). Greenwich, CT: JAI Press.
    • Mitchell, D. (2002). About Time. Environment and Planning A: Economy and Space, 34(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1068/a3401com
    • Storey, J. (1985). The Means of Management Control. Sociology, 19(2), 193–211. https://doi.org/10.1177/0038038585019002004
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  • Module 4: Risk Mitigation

    TITLE
    • Risk Mitigation
    KEYWORDS (META TAG)
    • Risk mitigation
    • Resilience
    • Vocational training
    • Risks
    • Identification
    • Assessment
    • Prioritization
    • Mitigation strategies
    • Controls and countermeasures
    • Monitoring
    • Responsibility
    • Communication
    LANGUAGE
    • English
    OBJECTIVES / GOALS / LEARNING OUTCOMES
    • LOut1: Understand what risk mitigation is and why it's important in vocational education and training.
    • LOut2: Identify, evaluate, and assess risks in the setting of vocational training.
    • LOut3: Create effective plans and strategies for reducing risks that are geared toward practical education and training.
    • LOut4: Evaluate the efficacy of risk mitigation measures and promote a risk-aware and responsible culture in vocational education and training institution.
    CONTENTS IN BRIEF The module on Risk Mitigation for Vocational Education and Training Staff explores concepts, ideas and processes around Risk Mitigation and management. The module highlights the importance of Risk Mitigation strategies in order to ensure the effective implementation and continuation of VET programmes. It sheds light on different types of risks and ways to successfully tackle them. Additionally, the module offers an understanding of prioritization strategies as well as strategies for the development of risk mitigation plans. The content is developed in such a way to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage risks in Vocational education and training settings.
    GLOSSARY ENTRIES
    • Risk Mitigation: The ability to identify, assess and prioritize all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the methods for dealing with risks effectively.
    • PESTEL analysis / technique: Political, Economic, Socio-Cultural, Technological, Environmental, Legislative
    • SWOT analysis: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
    BIBLIOGRAPHY AND FURTHER REFERENCES List of references:
    • Burov, O., & Pinchuk, O. (2021). Extended reality in digital learning: influence, opportunities and risks’ mitigation. Educational Dimension, 5, 144-160.
    • Cox, D. J., Plavnick, J. B., & Brodhead, M. T. (2020). A proposed process for risk mitigation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Behavior analysis in practice, 13, 299-305.
    • Menoni, S., & Margottini, C. (Eds.). (2011). Inside risk: a strategy for sustainable risk mitigation. Springer Science & Business Media
    • Nundkumar, A. (2016). Risk management: a case study in a KwaZulu-Natal technical and vocational education and training college (Doctoral dissertation).
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