Abstract
The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of dual learning for training automotive industry professionals. Dual education combines theoretical training at an educational institution with practice at an enterprise in a ratio of 30-40% to 60-70%. This system is becoming an increasingly popular model of education. This is most relevant in industries that require highly skilled personnel. The automotive industry is one of the sectors where dual-system education is central in training specialists who meet the current needs of the labour market. The study covered such key aspects as the analysis of the theoretical foundations of dual education (studying the models and advantages of this training system); the assessment of the state of dual education in the automotive industry of Ukraine; and the impact of dual education on the training of specialists. The study determined that dual education can be an effective method of training qualified specialists, including in the automotive industry. Graduates of dual education have better practical skills, higher employment rates and higher salaries than graduates of traditional programmes. The study also identified several factors that contribute to the effectiveness of dual education. This includes cooperation between educational institutions and businesses. It ensures that dual education programmes meet the current needs and demands of the labour market and are flexible and adapted to changing workplace conditions. A well-organised mentoring practice at the enterprise provides graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge. Participants in dual education programmes were more motivated, motivated for their future profession and career, and can choose or change their specialisation during practical work at the workplace. The study results can be used in the formation of educational programmes, improvement of educational and methodological support of higher education institutions, and development of pedagogical models for training automotive industry specialists
Keywords
vocational education; vocational training; profession; practical training; employment
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