Apprenticeship: Towards a New Paradigm of Learning

An examination of the revival of apprenticeship. The authors set the historical context and discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of apprenticeship as a means of acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge for competence. Focusing on a number of academic and professional perspectives on apprenticeship, its revival and the future.
In the light of changes the government has launched as part of its welfare to work initiatives, this text explores apprenticeship. The authors set the historical context and discuss the theoretical and practical aspects of acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills for competence.