Transferable Skills : A DIP HE Contribution to the Debate

Hitchcock, Graham

doi:10.1080/0309877870110308

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“…These have been identified by Hitchcock (1987), Greenan et al (1997) and the Dearing Report (1997), amongst others. Gibbs et al (1994) identify 12 transferable skills, although all but 'entrepreneurship' are subsumed within the following: team-working, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving ability, organisational, information technology, numeracy and learning how to learn.…”

Section: Transferable Skillsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Tourism degree internships: a longitudinal study

Busby

2003

Journal of Vocational Education & Training

109

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This case study briefly reviews the development of tourism degrees in the United Kingdom before considering the experiences obtained by students on year-long internship programmes over a period of 8 years. Verbatim confidential comments, from students, are provided and specific transferable skills discussed. Whilst some skills can be developed during the course of an academic programme, it is argued that the internship period can provide a wider range and help clarify career intentions.

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Section: Transferable Skillsmentioning

confidence: 97%