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Working and ageing
Guidance and counselling for mature learners
Table 9.2. How older workers acquired knowledge and skills to
perform in current or last job (multiple answers possible)
N %
Studies or initial training 219 74
Additional training in current work 175 59
Self-directed/self-initiated learning, inside or outside workplace 193 65
Learning through work by carrying out challenging tasks 206 70
Learning through life experience 177 60
Learning from others at work 165 56
Learning from networks, working with clients 129 44
Other
N = 296
23 8
Source: Authors.
Table 9.3. Matching of skills and duties in current or last job
N %
I need further training to cope well with my duties 40 14
My duties correspond well with my present skills 137 47
I have the skills to cope with more demanding duties 99 34
I am new to the job so I need some further training to learn
new aspects of my duties
16 5
N=292 292 100
Source: Authors.