Should Electrical Tutors at FE colleges in the UK be mandated to complete a minimum of 1 week per year working in industry?
Points to consider
The work placement could be in Domestic/Commercial/Industrial and could also include specialisms like ATEX (ATmosphères EXplosibles)
The placement could be seen as a type of Enhanced CPD (Continuing Professional Development) so to speak
Experiences onsite could filter back into the educational space with regards to new techniques and modern day materials being used, EG use of RCBO type B or SPD type 2 in CU/DB(Consumer Unit/Distribution Board) or GRP containment.
Broadening the horizons of the FE tutor could also lead to more rounded educational experience for the learners, this could include activities like commenting on feedback on the public draft of BS 7671
This tutor placement/work exchange could also help form a better relationship between the local FE college and future employers when the learners progress to requiring evidence for NVQ modules.
As always please be polite and respectful in this purely academic debate.
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