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Australian Qualifications Framework lower-level qualifications: Outcomes for people over 25

Item:
1655
Title:
Australian Qualifications Framework lower-level qualifications: Outcomes for people over 25
Authors:
John Stanwick
Publication date: 
8 February 2006
Type:
Research report
Themes:
Students and individuals > Student achievements and outcomes > General
VET system > VET system performance > Measuring outcomes general
ISBN:
1 921169 74 5 print; 1 921169 80 X web

This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead people aged 25 and over. The main aims of these qualifications are to provide vocational outcomes, generally at lower skill levels, as pathways to further study and/or jobs requiring supervision. Findings indicate that, while the qualifications were not particularly useful in terms of gaining employment, there were some modest career advancement benefits. It was projected that low proportions of people aged 25 and over will complete these courses. Notably, further study pathways were not among the outcomes of these courses.

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