Peripheral social learning in the workplace and the development of corporate capability: the role of national vocational qualifications

Abstract This study researches the contributions made to the development of corporate capability when workers complete competencybased workplace qualifications, such as the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) in eight United Kingdom organisations and the Vehicle Industry Certificate (VIC) in two Australian organisations. The study explores the features and indicators of successful learning in organizations from a social learning perspective and draws implications for organizations and employees from the case studies completed. Differences between organisation-driven and learner-driven engagement that emerged from the study, are also discussed.