ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDE - The Institute of People Development

8. Conclusion
8.1 How can you use this guide if you are a learner?
If you are a learner:
- Use the guide to develop an understanding of the ETD field, as a basis for planning
a career and selecting a program of study.
- Consider a career in any of the scarce skills – these are occupations in which you
are more likely to find employment.
- When selecting a provider, ask them to explain how their programs address the
critical skills required in the occupation.
8.2 How can you use this guide if you are a provider?
If you are a provider:
- The list of scarce skills represents market opportunities. Particularly focus your
efforts on these.
- The list of critical skills can be used to evaluate your current programs, to see
whether they address these skills adequately. You may also wish to explore offering
“top-up” programs in areas listed under the critical skills.
- You may wish to use this guide for advising learners on career planning in the ETD
sector.
8.3 How can you use this guide if you are a skills development facilitator
working at a public, private or development sector organisation?
When developing your workplace skills plan, you may find it useful to
- Undertake a careful analysis of the critical skills required by your organisation. The
list of critical skills listed for the sector may be useful in this.
- Especially plan ahead for the scarce skills categories.
- You may also find it useful to use this guide in advising current and future employees
as to the career opportunities within the ETD sector.
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