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The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Policy was adopted almost a decade… Show more

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Policy was adopted almost a decade ago. This publication reviews and addresses how the policy came about and, more importantly, what it has achieved since its inception. Show less

This submission is a review of research literature in Australia since 1990. It focuses on the… Show more

This submission is a review of research literature in Australia since 1990. It focuses on the following seven issues: strengthening demand, information, intermediaries, increasing responsiveness of supply, funding of training, TAFE in a competitive training market, and regulation. Show less

Deals with the pros and cons of 'grading', that is, assessing and reporting levels of performance… Show more

Deals with the pros and cons of 'grading', that is, assessing and reporting levels of performance in competency-based VET. Existing policies and practices are examined in the light of current practices. A must for all those involved in competence-based assessment. Show less

A collection of papers aimed at teachers in vocational education and trainers in industry with some … Show more

A collection of papers aimed at teachers in vocational education and trainers in industry with some teaching/training and adult learning experience. Includes a policy context of human resource development, strategies for developing learning, and ways of assessing learning in the new VET context. Show less