Steve Ingle i is a freelance consultant, chief examiner and associate lecturer at the University of Cumbria. He has over twelve years' experience with Grade 1 providers across the FE and Skills Sector, holding a variety of teaching and management positions within further and higher education, sixth form and private training providers.

What is Vocational Education?
The Changing Landscape
Engaging and Motivating Vocational Learners
Employer Engagement
Planning Your Approach
Experiential and Applied Learning
Vocational Assessment
Observing Vocational Learning
The Practitioner Voice
Appendix 1 - Example of a Vocational Scheme of Work
Appendix 2 - Assessment Plan Template
Appendix 3 - IRIS Reflection Template

If you are teaching or training to teach vocational learners across the further education and skills sector or in the workplace, this is your essential guide.

Teaching and Training Vocational Learners is a focused text written to support those who are working with vocational learners, taking into account the specific needs of this group. It provides practical advice and guidance to help you to shape your approach to teaching, learning and assessment. It has comprehensive coverage of the learning you need to prepare you to teach. Throughout, the authors offer a range of exciting and practical examples to help you to expand your 'vocational teaching toolkit'. Included are lesson plans, assessment grids, assignment briefs, ideas to engage employers, help on marking vocational evidence, planning trips and visits and much more.