Innovation agents: VET skills and innovation in Australian industries and firms
Authors:
Phillip Toner, Jane Marceau, Richard Hall, Gillian Considine
Publication date:
23 June 2004
Publication type:
Research report
Themes:
Industry and employers > VET/Industry partnerships > General
Teaching and learning > Generic skills > General
VET in context > Contribution to innovation > General
ISBN:
1 920895 43 4 print; 1 920895 44 2 web
Australia's competitive success with innovation-based products and services is an influential factor to its long-term prosperity. This study examines the role of vocational education and training (VET) and occupations in innovative industries and firms. The authors find VET is vital to developing knowledge and practical skills across a broad range of occupations, and people in vocational occupations are among principal sources of ideas for technological innovation. Further, innovative firms reported a high level of satisfaction with public and private training, which the authors conclude is due to the high level of consultation between firms and TAFE. However, firms identified the need for employees to develop generic skills, such as working in teams and developing problem-solving and communication skills, as an opportunity for the VET sector to meet unmet demand.
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