Open at Scale – Trades and Apprenticeship
The Open at Scale – Trades and Apprenticeship initiative is a targeted approach to open educational resource (OER) development to support on-the-job learning and Training Standards for three apprenticeships:
- Automotive Service Technician (AST)
- Electrician – Construction and Maintenance
- Plumber
The following items were identified as critical to success:
- Resources to support gap areas in Training Standards and contribute to successful Certificate of Qualification exam pass rates in apprenticeships with high-enrollments
- Media-rich resources, such as videos and simulators, as supplementary resources which support and complement preparation for on-the-job training
- Easy-to-use and easy-to-implement technology with low barriers to entry, including use on mobile devices
- Self-service access to free, openly licensed online tools and learning resources for apprentices
