ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to provide a literature review of the relevant ideas relating to learning, especially informal learning and occupational education that is linked to learning and work. The investigation surrounds concepts of informal learning, learning in work settings and (formal) learning that is related to academe. Non-formal may be viewed as between the formal and informal learning spectrum where learning contexts have a degree of structures, unlike informal learning. Additionally, there might be a case to advocate that in real life, the distinctions between formal and informal learning could be difficult to delineate where learning and work contexts are investigated. From the types of learning described above, one might view learning as a spectrum or a continuum from one end as formal learning to informal learning at the other end. The formalised approach to learning is instituted in most countries with the significant education divisions broadly classified as primary, secondary and higher education sectors.
