East Asia and the Pacific

Vocational development is a lifelong journey and VET providers must prepare individuals for advanced occupational standards that have evolved from work-task based to work-process focused.

In a globalised economy, with complex production processes that spread beyond national borders, countries GDP depends, among other parameters, on its capacity to add value to the production chain. Consequently, highly skilled workers are needed in the workforce of a country that wants to take a share of those high valuable and most profitable processes.

The need to develop more highly skilled workers is a constant challenge for every nation's Government, to raise its economy, support social equality and provide better work opportunities for its population. But, what constitutes a highly skilled worker for today's industrial environment? The world of work has changed since the introduction of cyber-physical systems, and today's highly skilled workers must not only be competent in performing specific tasks, but must also have a broader understanding of work-processes.