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Building the capabilities of the travel, tourism and… 10 June 2015
By Maree Ackehurst, Phil Loveder

Responding to emerging skills demand can be achieved by improving perceptions of career options,… Show more

Responding to emerging skills demand can be achieved by improving perceptions of career options, skills development and stronger partnerships with providers. Show less
Plumbing, sustainability and training 21 December 2011
By Sian Halliday-Wynes, John Stanwick

In this report the authors examine how skills development in domestic plumbing occupations has… Show more

In this report the authors examine how skills development in domestic plumbing occupations has responded to an increased emphasis on environmental sustainability and 'greening'. They find that rather than sustainability and greening requiring major changes in thinking, plumbing skills need to be responsive to changing technology and more generic skills such as dealing with customers are required. Show less
E-waste management in the VET environment 8 December 2011
By Virginia Waite

The recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) has become a global issue. This research examines the… Show more

The recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) has become a global issue. This research examines the issues associated with e-waste recycling at the level of a TAFE institute with 17 campuses. Findings suggest that at a local level people are willing to deal with e-waste in a sustainable manner. If given a choice, they will usually pick the most convenient method of disposal, such as kerbside pick Show less
Skilling and reskilling for our (greener) future 13 April 2010
By Tom Karmel

This paper was presented at the 2009 Economic and Social Outlook Conference, 5-6 November at the… Show more

This paper was presented at the 2009 Economic and Social Outlook Conference, 5-6 November at the University of Melbourne. It takes a sceptical view of the push for 'green skills', arguing that skills required in the labour market evolve relatively slowly, and that the way business operates is driven by changing costs, new technologies and new regulations, with sustainability being only one of Show less
The double helix of vocational education and training and… 11 June 2008
By Peter Kearns, Kaye Bowman, Steve Garlick

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development.… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development. Through five regional case studies this research examines how well VET is tailoring supply to skill needs, how VET has become more flexible to obtain a better match between demand and supply, and whether partnerships have been linked to whole-of-government frameworks in ways which support sustainable Show less

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