Adult retraining and reskilling in Australia and South Korea
Authors:
Katrina Ball, Young-Hyan Lee, Oanh Phan, Houng-sun Ra
Publication date:
20 March 2001
Publication type:
Research report
Theme:
VET in context > International aspects of VET > International comparisons
ISBN:
0 87397 681 9 print; 0 87397 682 7 web
This study explores the mechanisms utilised by adults in Australia and Korea to keep their skills current or to enhance their range of skills. The study indentified areas of the vocational education and training systems in the two countries which are providing positive outcomes for adults who are retraining and upskilling, and also highlighted areas of the sector not adequately servicing the needs of this group. Synergies were identified between the Korean and Australian training systems to assist each country improve their delivery of vocational education and training to adults who wish to improve their skills. The study identified areas of the vocational education and training systems in the two countries which are providing positive outcomes for adults who are retraining and upskilling, and also highlighted areas of the sector not adequately servicing the needs of this group. Synergies were identified between the Korean and Australian training systems to assist each country improve their delivery of vocational education and training to adults who wish to improve their skills.
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