An international assessment of training in the port sector
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ILO
The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org
Participation of employers' and workers' organizations
The world of learning and the world of work are separate but linked. While one involves learning, the other produces goods and services. Neither can thrive without the other. Strong partnerships between government, employers and workers help ensure the relevance of training to the changing needs of enterprises and labour markets.
Training quality and relevance
Research papers
Working papers, reports, and other publications from international organizations, academic institutions and bilateral agencies. Research findings to stimulate informed debate on skills, employment and productivity issues.
(1) identify ILO instruments pertinent to the development of the guidelines on training in the port sector;
(2) review different models of competency-based training and their suitability for portworker training;
(3) provide an overview of past, present and future training practice in the port sector;
(4) outline a framework for the implementation of competency-based training in ports.
The report provides an overview of the following activities:
• skills development for portworkers and their supervisors involved in cargo-handling-related activities inside the port area;
• training in health and safety in ports, as well as instruction in the efficient operation of cargohandling activities for all workers who enter the port estate, such as truck drivers or railway workers;
• instruction in health and safety in the port sector, including awareness training in HIV and AIDS for all personnel employed in the port area;
• appropriate training for any worker outside the port area who is involved in the handling of cargo that has a direct subsequent impact on the safe and efficient handling of cargo inside the port and on the vessel.