WORK AND TRAINING - A BLURRING OF THE EDGES

The links between work and training lie at the heart of the changes wr ought in postindustrial society, but the notion of training is not pre cisely defined. It is not just the acquisition of knowledge or techniq ues, it is also a structural element in an individual's overall activi ty. The notion of work is equally unclear, and is often subsumed into that of employment. The passage from training to work is undergoing ma jor change and the distinction between the two is blurring, which affe cts the nature of the employment contract and casts new light on the l egal recognition of vocational skills.