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Last chance to register for the 22nd National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills'
Don't miss the last chance to register for one of the best value events on the VET research calendar. Co-hosted with the Sunshine Coast TAFE, the 22nd National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference 'No Frills' will be held in Mooloolaba, Queensland on 10 - 12 July 2013.
No Frills aims to be informative and practical, and contributes to building capacity for vocational education and training research by providing an opportunity for researchers to discuss and share information about key issues confronting the sector. The conference has a relaxed and informal atmosphere, which encourages lively exchanges about VET and valuable networking opportunities.
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Just off the press ...
Socioeconomic disadvantage and participation in tertiary education: preliminary thoughts
Tom Karmel, Patrick Lim
This paper was written to encourage policy-makers to think about how to measure socioeconomic status (SES). The findings show that measurement of SES is a complex issue, and that the Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) measures perform quite well in measuring the aggregate relationship between socioeconomic status and education participation. The paper also speculates on the likely implications for VET of an expansion in higher education.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2612.html
Industry currency and professional obsolescence: what can industry tell us?
Berwyn Clayton, Pam Jonas, Regan Harding, Mark Harris, Melinda Toze
Industry currency and professional obsolescence refer to the competence of an individual to perform their job. The knowledge required in occupations does not remain static so workers need to continuously update their skills. As vocational education and training (VET) practitioners train the individuals entering these occupations, it is important for them to ensure their industry knowledge and skills are current. The authors suggest that a more strategic approach to industry currency needs to be adopted by training organisations, while individual practitioners should look at regularly updating their industry skills.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2622.html
An Interview with Berwyn Clayton on this publication has also been released
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2638.html
Structures in tertiary education and training: a kaleidoscope or merely fragments? Research readings
Editors: Francesca Beddie, Laura O'Connor, Penelope Curtin
In this eclectic collection of papers, thirteen essayists and four discussants consider the complexity of the tertiary education system and its underlying structures. Although a wide range of perspectives are offered, one key theme emerges - there is no simple 'market design' which would meet all the objectives of the various elements of Australia's tertiary education system.
http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2616.html
An interview with Francesca Beddie on this subject is also available
What's new ...
New Managing Director for NCVER
http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/mediareleases/mr_168.html
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