Learning in the workplace

Work based learning

What is work based learning?

Flexible learning that occurs in the workplace rather than traditional study environments. Opportunities to learn arise from tasks and challenges associated with work. More...


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Benefits for employers
Motivate your workforce and ensure it has the skills and knowledge required to take your organisation forward.

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Benefits for learners
A convenient way of learning that enables you to study for university-level qualifications without taking time off work.

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Shell Award Framework
Make your experience and credit from other higher education providers count and qualify for a higher education award.

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Contact us

Tel: 0117 32 82542
E-mail: wbl@uwe.ac.uk

Work-based Learning Unit
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol, BS16 1QY

January 2011 service launch

Our online accreditation service is currently in development. Once launched, learners will be able to submit evidence of experiential learning to gain academic credit.