Blended learning model in mechanical manufacturing trainingBlended learning is increasingly prevalent and it is vital for higher education and corporate trainers to create strategic plans focusing on blended learning techniques to benefit from this teachi

Abstract

Blended learning is increasingly prevalent and it is vital for higher education and corporate trainers to
create strategic plans focusing on blended learning techniques to benefit from this teaching and
training model. A qualitative study was carried out using an interview technique with a trainer who
applied a blended training model in a vocational organisation. The aim was to determine whether
blended learning is effective in mechanical manufacturing training. The results indicate that blended
learning can play a vital role in vocational training settings in educational organisations and
workplaces. The approach can be used for vocational training based on skill development for
manufacturing and production areas at any level. Implementation of a blended learning model in a very
specific vocational education field (mechanical manufacturing) has demonstrated that the approach is
very useful if designed well.