This report examines key factors in the resourcing and efficacy of training for South Australian Country Fire Service volunteers. Volunteers use skills gained through formal and informal vocational education in the public safety sector in other parts of their working life and greater recognition of this process is warranted.
Pathways, aspirations, access to education and training and VET reform – just some of the topics covered in this selection of refereed papers presented at the 2014 conference.
Responding to emerging skills demand can be achieved by improving perceptions of career options, skills development and stronger partnerships with providers.
Bringing together the key messages from all research reports published in 2014.