Completion Of Vocational Training Research Articles

Professionally Qualified Persons in the Field of Fire Protection

For a safe society, it is necessary to implement measures to prevent the emergence, spread and rapid liquidation of crisis situations and the evacuation of people and animals, as well as environmental protection, which is ensured by professionally qualified persons or persons with special authorization. In the following text, based on the latest theoretical knowledge and practical approaches, we will therefore focus on mapping the current legal status of professional competence in the field of fire protection in the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic. To compare both legal regulations, evaluate the situation and look for ways to make the provisions of the current legal regulation in the Slovak Republic more effective. We will mainly focus on professional competence and the persons who can obtain it based on the completion of vocational training, namely fire protection specialist, fire protection technician and village fire protection preventive officer. Comparisons of persons with professional competence between the Slovak and Czech legal arrangements in terms of professional competence, tasks and competences are also processed.

Развитие профессиональной адаптации сотрудников органов внут-ренних дел на этапе профессионального обучения

The article examines the content of professional adaptation of employees of internal affairs bodies, as well as the reasons that complicate their adaptation. Using a systematic approach to the study of professional activity, a number of features of adaptation of employees at the stage of training in the main vocational training programs are revealed. In particular, it emphasizes the importance of studying the formation of a student's own ideas in the educational organization of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia about the profession of an employee of internal affairs bodies at the early stages of professional development. By them, the article proposes to un-derstand: 1) the very first stage of recruitment (including during the period of the beginning of training in the system of professional training in the main vocational training programs); 2) the process of vocational training (including prior to its completion); 3) completion of vocational training and independent performance of official duties by employees of the internal affairs bodies who have undergone professional training. The article proposes specific ways of creating conditions for professional adaptation of students of vocational training. It is concluded that the study of the indicated issue will strengthen the human resources of the internal affairs bodies, form professionally significant qualities of the employees of the internal affairs bodies, and also increase the efficiency of their activities.

Sektorale und berufsspezifische Ausbildungsstrategien und Übergangsmuster nach der dualen Ausbildung

Abstract Based on the Integrated Employment Biographies data (IEB) of the Institute for Employment Research, the study compares the transition patterns after completion of vocational training in craft trades and in other sectors of economic activity. According to Soskice (1994) and Steedman (1993), dual training in the craft sector exhibits some distinctive features that can be expected to increase the risk of non-smooth transitions and to inhibit labor market integration of its apprentices. The analysis shows that currently almost all apprentices manage to enter regular employment within one year after graduation. However, apprenticeship graduates from craft trades are more likely to be affected by temporary unemployment. Additionally, the wage disadvantages associated with a job change are significantly higher in craft trades than in other occupations. Further analysis reveals that these average effects mask large differences at the occupational level. We conclude, that future research should draw more attention to transition risks on occupational rather than on sectoral level.

An Investigation of the Attitudes and Fears of Vocational Dental Practitioners in England and Wales in 2007

The aim of this study was to investigate whether recent changes in the National Health Service (NHS) dental contract may have caused increased anxiety and concern among vocational dental practitioners (VDPs). A total of 606 questionnaires, which had previously been piloted, were distributed to VDPs across England and Wales at the end of the vocational training (VT) year in 2007. The questionnaires contained a range of questions about VDPs' attitudes and fears, the influence that they perceived the new dental contract for the General Dental Services of the NHS had on their VT training experience, and their expectations for the future. A 71% response rate was achieved. The results reflected changes in opinion about the dental profession among VDPs between when they applied for university and six years later on their completion of VT. During this period, they reported that their feelings of job security had declined from 93.1% (n=390) to 34.1% (n=145) and financial security from 94.8% (n=405) to 51.5% (n=219). Anxiety about the potential lack of funding in the NHS was felt by 77.6% (n=330). The effect of increasing numbers of dental graduates on employment prospects produced anxiety in 72.5% (n=305) of VDPs. On completion of VT, 19.4% (n=83) of VDPs did not have employment for the following year. At present, the future is more uncertain for new dental graduates than in the past. The dental profession needs to become more aware of the pressures that graduates are facing and further research is needed to investigate them and the effects that they are having on the future of dentistry.

An Investigation of Trainers’ and VDPs’ Views in the Mersey Deanery of the FGDP(UK) Key Skills in Primary Dental Care and Assessment of Vocational Training

To investigate the views of vocational dental practitioners (VDPs) and trainers in the Mersey Deanery on the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) Key Skills in Primary Dental Care and other means of assessing satisfactory completion of vocational training (VT). An anonymous four-part questionnaire survey was delivered to all 48 dental vocational trainers and VDPs at the final day of the educational day-release programme in the Mersey Deanery. There was a 100% response rate from VDPs and a 91% response rate from their trainers. Overall the VDPs and trainers thought the FGDP(UK) Key Skills were a good idea but the VDPs felt completion of all the key skills during the VT year was time-consuming. Eighty-one per cent of trainers but only 52% of VDPs felt there should be a formal assessment of the VT year. Neither group unanimously agreed that completion of key skills alone was a marker of successful completion of the VT year. For assessment of clinical performance the only areas of agreement were direct observation of performance, review of patients following treatment, and tutorial sessions. The FGDP(UK) Key Skills have an important role in assessing competence in a number of important areas for VDPs. However, satisfactory completion of the key skills alone fails to assess clinical performance. Other methods of assessment of completion of VT will need to be considered in the light of the principles of assessment as laid down by the Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Board (PMETB).

A Longitudinal Study into Changing Ethical Attitudes of Newly-Qualified Dentists in South-East England

To report the ethical stances taken by newly-qualified dental graduates working in the south-east of England and how these changed over their first two years in practice. A longitudinal self-completed questionnaire-based study using scenarios and closed questions was completed by an initial group of 135 vocational dental practitioners at the very beginning of their vocational training year, at the end of the year, and, finally, at the end of the subsequent year. Their answers were then analysed to see whether or not their views had changed during this period. At the commencement of the study in 2003, 133 (99%) newly-qualified dental graduates completed the questionnaire and answered the closed questions. The following year, 129 (96%) completed these documents and in 2005, at the end of the study, this figure was 97 (72%). There was considerable variation in the attitudes taken by the responding dentists. Reported attitudes changed over the study period in seven of the nine scenarios. Responses to the scenarios used could be grouped into three categories: those in which there was no change; those in which the change happened following completion of vocational training; and those in which there was a continual change. Answers to the four closed questions indicated a growing negativity to practice within the National Health Service over the study period. Dental educators need to be aware of the findings from this study. The importance of the ethical attitudes held and the reasons underpinning them should be explored if problems with delivery of care are to be avoided in the future.

Doctors in vocational training: rural background and rural practice intentions

To report the findings of a national survey of Australian doctors in vocational training about their rural practice intentions and their plans to work full time or part time. A self-administered mailed survey. Vocational training: general practice and other medical college training programs. Australian doctors (i.e. Australian citizens and permanent residents) registered with one of Australia's 17 medical college vocational training programs in September 2002. Intention to practise in a rural area on completion of vocational training; full-time or part-time practice plans; views about rural practice. Of the 7899 doctors who met the criteria for inclusion in the study, 4259 (54%) responded. In total:14% indicated a preference for rural practice on completion of vocational training; 17% were GP trainees of which 31% preferred rural practice; 83% were registered with one of the other 16 specialist training programs (e.g. adult medicine, paediatric medicine and surgery) of which 10% preferred rural practice; 50% of general practice trainees and 23% of trainees in other specialist training programs with a rural background indicated a preference for rural practice in the long term, compared with 25% and 7%, respectively, of doctors with an urban background; 46% of general practice trainees with intentions to practise in a rural area plan to practise part time. A positive association was observed between rural background and preference for rural practice (odds ratio (OR) 2.9) and between preference for rural practice and enrollment in the rural general practice training pathway (OR 3.1) and involvement in rural education and training activities (OR 5.1). The findings of this study support initiatives to increase the number of rural background students entering medical school and rural education and vocational training initiatives. Australia's rural doctor shortage is not likely to be addressed by this cohort of doctors in vocational training. General practice workforce plans, rural and urban, need to take note of the high proportion of doctors who plan to practise part time.

Screening as a prerequisite for vocational training after job displacement

Using human-capital theory and a unique data set, we show that the completion of vocational training is higher among displaced workers with higher levels of basic education. We conclude, therefore, that screening on basic education should become a prerequisite for vocational training after job displacement.

Employment experiences of vocationally trained doctors.

To investigate the expectations and employment experiences of male and female doctors who completed vocational training in East Anglia during 1981-7 and to examine the factors which had influenced those who had changed direction early in their careers. Survey conducted by confidential postal questionnaire. Britain. 281 doctors, 233 (83%) of whom responded. Ideal choice of work on completion of vocational training; present employment; factors which had restricted present choice of work; factors associated with reported satisfaction with job. 77/83 (93%) men and 130/150 (87%) women had hoped to work in general practice (p = 0.75). A smaller proportion of women (71%; 106) than men (89%; 74) were in general practice posts (p less than 0.01); only 6% (nine) of women were on maternity leave or caring for children without paid employment. More women than men were working in medical jobs other than general practice (18% (27) women v 4% (three) men; p less than 0.01). 44/91 (49%) women with children had achieved their employment goals compared with 47/59 (80%) women without children and 55/71 (78%) men with children. 87% (72/83) of men and 65% (98/150) of women had achieved the status of principal (p less than 0.01). 162/193 (84%) doctors who had worked in general practice reported satisfaction with their jobs. Dissatisfaction was linked with doing a job different from that hoped for and with perceiving that the share of practice income did not accurately reflect their share of the practice workload. Steps need to be taken to retain women in general practice, including a statutory part time pay allowance and incentives for practices to allow flexible working hours for doctors with young children.