Building a national vocational education and training system

Authors

Robin Ryan, Flinders University

Publication Date

4-2002

Files

Subjects

Employees, Federal state relationship, Skilled workers, TAFE, Training, Vocational education, Managerialism

Comments

Flinders University Institute of International Education research collection ; n.1

Abstract

This study seeks to establish that policy in vocational education has oscillated between two poles. At one, vocational education is seen largely as an adjunct to economic development and the primary concern of the sector is to meet the needs of industry rather than of students. At the other, vocational education is seen as primarily student centred, encompassing goals of individual self-development and the creation of a more equitable society. In practice both these perspectives are present at any time, and both may be almost equally emphasised in VET policy and rhetoric.

Recommended Citation

Ryan, R. (2002, April 01). Building a national vocational education and training system. Shannon Research Press. https://research.acer.edu.au/saier/1

Copyright Statement

Copyright Robin Ryan, 2002

Place of Publication

Adelaide, Australia

Publisher

Shannon Research Press

ISBN

0-9580704-1-5

Geographic Subject

Australia, Australia