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Shifat Ahmed, a recent graduate of the University of Toronto - M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics program shares that "the medical genomics program at the University of Toronto is unique and specially designed to prepare skilled graduates who can effectively integrate the data from cutting-edge genomics research to address clinical challenges," in the latest #RHSE article. Read more about Shifat Ahmed's reflection on his time in the University of Toronto - M.H.Sc. in Medical Genomics program!

Best Practices and Strategies for Effective Assessments in Vocational Education and Training Introduction Vocational Education and Training (VET) is crucial in preparing individuals for specific trades and professions, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers. One of the most important aspects of VET is assessment, which ensures that learners meet industry standards and are competent in performing job-related tasks. Effective assessment practices are essential for maintaining the quality and integrity of VET programs. This article explores best practices and strategies for conducting assessments in VET, emphasising the principles of... Read More: https://lnkd.in/gc_kmY5n

🚀 Exciting Achievement: Completion of Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Course! 🚀 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve successfully completed the Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) course on L&T EduTech - Let's Learn Something New Today! 🌟 During my Graduate Engineer Trainee period at Larsen & Toubro, this course has been an invaluable experience. Here are some key takeaways that I’m excited to apply in our field: 1. Identifying Workplace Hazards: Understanding the various hazards in our work environment and implementing proactive measures to address them is crucial for maintaining safety. 🏢🔍 2. Risk Assessment and Management: The course offered in-depth knowledge on conducting risk assessments and implementing effective control measures, ensuring a safer workplace. 📊🛡️ 3. Regulations and Compliance: Staying updated with safety regulations and compliance standards is essential. This ensures we meet legal requirements and foster a healthy work environment. 📜✅ 4. Emergency Preparedness: Preparing for emergencies through response plans and drills can make a significant difference. The course highlighted the importance of readiness in critical situations. 🚨🆘 5. Cultivating a Safety Culture: Building a safety-first culture involves ongoing training, open communication, and encouraging everyone to be proactive about safety. 🌐💬 A huge thank you to L&T EduTech for offering such a comprehensive course, and to my mentors and colleagues at L&T for their continuous support. I’m looking forward to applying these insights to enhance our commitment to health and safety. Here’s to making our workplaces safer and continuing our journey of growth and improvement! 🌟💼👷♂️ #OccupationalHealthAndSafety #OHS #ProfessionalDevelopment #LarsenAndToubro #LearningJourney #SafetyFirst

This weekend I graduated from Murray State University with a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health. First and foremost, I want to thank my family, friends, coworkers, and MSU faculty for always being a source of encouragement. Earning my master’s is an achievement I would have never envisioned twenty-four years ago when I graduated high school. Honestly, anyone who knew me then would have likely laughed at the thought. The Marine Corps instilled the discipline and drive to excel, and everyone I have met along the way has inspired me to hold myself to a higher standard. Although earning this degree feels awesome, I recognize a degree or certification does not necessarily make someone a professional in their respective field. We have to accumulate so much more knowledge, experience, and trust in our respective fields, which only time and exposure to new topics can provide. With that in mind, I know there are thousands of things for me to still learn. So rather than looking at this master’s degree as my achievement, I prefer to look at it as a commitment to others. Yes, I took the time to do the academic work, but that is only so I have the foundation to listen actively, problem solve, learn what people do, how they do it, and what it takes to make sure we all go home at the end of the day whole and happy. My achievement isn’t measured in degrees or certifications, it is measured by this final point, we all go home at the end of the day whole and happy, and this is measured minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, and day-by-day.  #MurrayStateUniversity

Every TVET institution is expected to have an ILO (Industrial Liaison Office) Department that places its trainees on Industrial /Field Attachment. This department reinforces the necessary practical field skills to the already acquired theoretical knowledge imparted in the TVET institution by trainers. This is an important component of education and training as it provides trainees with real practical work experience in their area of specialization as a course requirement in TVET. The training opportunities are designed around competencies established for each career field and each job title. Competencies are a cluster of related knowledge skills and attitudes affecting a major part of job role that correlates with performance on the job and measured against accepted standards. The duration of the Field Attachment is usually 3-6 months. To avoid mismatch between training and industry, TVET institutions should constantly be in touch with the industry to align training to the evolving industry skills requirements. This emphasizes need for the trainers to also be go for Industrial Attachment to align their competency in imparting relevant knowledge to trainees. Industry is encouraged to donate some of their new technology equipment to TVET institutions. Industry can also provide mentorship to TVET departments through scheduled career talks and engagements. It is thus recommended that TVET institutions adopt a continuous reinforcement based industrial attachment strategy to enhance CBET training. Skills acquired during Field Attachment by trainees are: good communication skills, teamwork and ability to build positive relationships, self and work time management, negotiation and networking skills.

Safety Moment Monday: With the start of a new year, we challenged all our team members to reflect and affirm their personal commitment to safety. Here are some of the replies we received: “My commitment to safety is to provide resources, information, and experienced supervision to ensure all proper procedures are being followed and workers are going home at the end of the day.” “My commitment is to always ask questions if I don’t understand a task I have been given.” “As an experienced industry worker, my commitment to safety is to lead by example and mentor apprentices to foster a good safety culture. To provide wisdom and interference when something is unsafe.” What is your commitment to safety? #masteccanada #safetymoment #safety #commitment

The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH) announced the “Dirty Dozen” list of employers who put workers and communities at risk due to unsafe practices. Read the complete blog by following the link - https://lnkd.in/gaHhFe5S Become a leader in your field! Join the May 2024 batch at Ken Institute and unlock a world of online courses in Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Safety, and Environment and Sustainability. These qualifications are tailored for professionals seeking a flexible pathway to advance their academic studies alongside their current work commitments. With learners hailing from 63 countries already enrolled, will you be the next addition to our global community? Don't miss out on this opportunity to position yourself at the forefront of your industry. Connect with us today. call: +91 7569034271 Write: info@keneducation.in #hse #safety #occupationalhealth #qhse #healthandsafety #ohs #ohssafety #healthsafetyenvironment #safetyatwork #safetyculture #safetytraining #safetyfirst #safetyprofessionals#safetyconsulting #safetyandhealth #safetymatters #safetymanager #safety #ohs #workplace #keninstitute #healthandsafety #hseengineers#keninstitute #firesafety #electricalsafety #fire#chemicalsafety #industrialsafety #oshas #bsc #rospa #firesafety #fireengineer #fieldengineer #firstaid #emergency #electricsafety #risk #riskassessment #safetyculture #RCA #PPE #supplychain

When we started working on improving science education in Nigeria, we proposed to the Anambra State government a system like the Igbo Apprenticeship system where every Saturday secondary school students will work with an artisan to learn a skill and trade. Those trade will include painting, masonry, mechanic and so on. The goal is that every secondary school graduate should have something they can do to bring them income in addition to the certificate they gain. As engineers, we will train them in standards and ethics of practice. They will learn Total Quality Management. That way they grow up understanding how to deliver qualitative value. Even though we didn't get any response from the governor, we will keep pushing to see the State that will adopt that. Solving Nigeria's education and manpower problem must start from secondary school. We must build Nigeria brick by brick. We are engineers (www.ewb.org.ng) and we solve Nigeria's most challenging problems.

Vocational education is education that prepares people for a skilled craft as an artisan, trade as a tradesperson, or work as a technician. Vocational education can also be seen as that type of education given to an individual to prepare that individual to be gainfully employed or self employed with requisite skill.[1] Vocational education is known by a variety of names, depending on the country concerned, including career and technical education,[2] or acronyms such as TVET (technical and vocational education and training) and TAFE (technical and further education).

Instilling in the Rangitahi Pathways to Employment Programme students the significance of Health and Safety is paramount at AECT. This knowledge is not only crucial during their time with us but also serves as a valuable asset they can carry forward into their future careers. #healthandsafetyatwork #educators #whanāu #ARAEducation #training #students