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This report comes out of a three-year program of research that aims to investigate how best the… Show more

This report comes out of a three-year program of research that aims to investigate how best the tertiary education and training system might be organised to maintain the employability of Australian workers across their working lives. Show less

As part of a three-year program of research, the authors are investigating how the training system… Show more

As part of a three-year program of research, the authors are investigating how the training system might be more effective in providing continuing education and training across workers' lives, since the tertiary education and training sector is currently geared to entry-level training; that is, getting young people ready to enter the labour market. This working paper sets the scene for the next Show less

This report considers different perspectives of higher education qualifications offered by TAFE… Show more

This report considers different perspectives of higher education qualifications offered by TAFE institutes, focusing on associate degrees and degrees. Show less

Growth in mixed-sector institutions offering both vocational and higher education qualifications is … Show more

Growth in mixed-sector institutions offering both vocational and higher education qualifications is expected to increase given recent and predicted policy changes. This issues paper focuses on the provision and management of higher education in TAFE institutes. Issues raised for discussion include the governance of mixed-sector institutions as well as ensuring access and maintaining progression Show less

This report reveals that the formation and maintenance of social partnerships depends on five key… Show more

This report reveals that the formation and maintenance of social partnerships depends on five key principles relating to purposes and goals; relations with partners; capacity for partnership work; governance and leadership; and trust and trustworthiness. Using four partnerships as case studies, the report set out to assess how these principles and practices can be used to develop social Show less

Small businesses, like larger enterprises, need the capacity to respond to the changing demands and … Show more

Small businesses, like larger enterprises, need the capacity to respond to the changing demands and requirements of the economy. This report identifies opportunities for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system to work collaboratively with local associations, organisations and networks to meet the educational needs of small business. It confirms small business operators learn Show less

An overview of the report 'Meeting the demand: The needs of VET clients'. Today the provision of… Show more

An overview of the report 'Meeting the demand: The needs of VET clients'. Today the provision of vocational education is being shaped more and more by the needs of clients. This report examines the needs of four client groups - industry, enterprises, communities and individuals - and discusses the consequences for policy and practice in VET of their needs. It focuses particularly on the food Show less

Today the provision of vocational education is being shaped more and more by the needs of clients.… Show more

Today the provision of vocational education is being shaped more and more by the needs of clients. This report examines the needs of four client groups - industry, enterprises, communities and individuals - and discusses the consequences of their needs for policy and practice in VET. It focusses particularly on the food processing and clerical industries in three regions (a metropolitan centre, a Show less