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Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in… Show more

Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in general, receive less training than those in ongoing employment. This paper considers whether the prevalence of casual employment is sustainable. It looks at the home and community care sector in which vocational education and training has a prominent role in developing the skills of workers, and in Show less

This study, undertaken for the National Electrical and Communications Association, profiles the… Show more

This study, undertaken for the National Electrical and Communications Association, profiles the electrotechnology workforce and focuses especially on how the industry is adapting to the rapidly changing environment. Through analysis of data and interviews, the study found that the electrotechnology industry has adapted well to its customers' demands to integrate the electrical and communication Show less

Innovative companies in emerging industries have diverse and important training needs. This study… Show more

Innovative companies in emerging industries have diverse and important training needs. This study examines the training requirements of emerging industries and the role Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector plays to develop further employees' skills and knowledge. As innovative companies often operate at the leading edge of their technological fields, the training they Show less

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'.

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'. Show less

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies… Show more

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies around Australia, researchers have studied adult opportunities to qualify and work in these trades. A companion volume, 'Getting adults into the trades: Case studies', is available on NCVER's website. Show less

Provides a detailed insight into workplace competency profiles. In particular, what they are likely … Show more

Provides a detailed insight into workplace competency profiles. In particular, what they are likely to be used for; who they should target; what they should consist of; benefits gained from their use; and what problems might be encountered in implementing them. Show less

These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning… Show more

These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) by looking at RPL practices in organisations around Australia. They are for people in the workplace who are designing an RPL process or who want to implement one. Show less

These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning… Show more

These books have been designed to improve the quality and use of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) by looking at RPL practices in organisations around Australia. They are for people in the workplace who are designing an RPL process or who want to implement one. Show less