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1.6.17 Vocational Education
Vocational education, according to Korowski (1991 :92), indicates the educational process aimed at
the development of vocational skills with a view to occupational competence/economic
independence.
1.7 SUMMARY
It seems that the role and responsibilities of the CEl are quite diverse and complex. They may also
differ from academic institution to academic institution.
The CEl plays an integral role in the education process of the students involved in the co-operative
education programme. Therefore it is important to research methods to improve the functioning of
the CEl in the tertiary education sector.
An up-to-date profile of the roles and responsibilities; personality traits; abilities and characteristics;
qualifications and experience required for an ideal CEl will be able to set certain guidelines with
regard to the recruitment remuneration, assessment and training of CEls in South Africa.
The different roles and responsibilities; personality traits; characteristics and abilities; level of
qualifications and types of experience of aCEl will be discussed in detail in the following chapter.
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