Australian Qualifications Framework lower-level qualifications: Pathways to where for young people?
Authors:
John Stanwick
Publication date:
3 November 2005
Publication type:
Research report
Themes:
VET system > Qualifications framework > General
Students and individuals > Student achievements and outcomes > General
VET system > VET system performance > General
VET system > VET system performance > Measuring outcomes general
ISBN:
1 921169 36 2 print; 1 921169 42 7 web
This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead young people aged 15-24 years in terms of employment and further study. A prime motivation for young people undertaking these qualifications is to facilitate transition into the labour market. These qualifications are aimed at developing basic vocational skills or preparatory access skills. The findings indicate that certificates I and II graduates experienced reasonable employment outcomes in the 15 to 19-year-old group. However, overall, vocational and further study outcomes from certificates I and II qualifications among young people could only be described as fair. The study finds quite low rates of completing courses at certificate I and II level among young people.
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