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This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when… Show more

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when they leave school. Also examined are data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics which track the labour market outcomes of young people. Show less

This report documents an investigation of the ways in which VET students in the 1990s are combining … Show more

This report documents an investigation of the ways in which VET students in the 1990s are combining both study and work in preparation for future long-term career paths. Show less

The key problem explored by this research is whether initial vocational education and training and… Show more

The key problem explored by this research is whether initial vocational education and training and associated support services assist early school leavers to negotiate an effective transition from school to adult roles. The report also examines the gap between provision and demand for VET and associated services barriers, to full access and use of the available programs and services by the 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

This study of higher education graduates undertaking South Australian TAFE courses was conducted to … Show more

This study of higher education graduates undertaking South Australian TAFE courses was conducted to identify the reasons why higher education graduates undertake TAFE courses after graduating from a higher education course and how appropriate they found the TAFE course to their needs. The appropriateness of teaching styles and curriculum design are also investigated. Show less

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in VET is carefully examined in this title.… Show more

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in VET is carefully examined in this title. Chapters cover: pathways and articulation; indigenous programs in TAFE; staffing; resources and the learning environment; and VET and reconciliation. Show less