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Examines recent Australian research on entry-level training. The report reviews what has been… Show more

Examines recent Australian research on entry-level training. The report reviews what has been learnt from the research, identifies research gaps and shortcomings and offers directions for future research. Show less

The study assesses employers' perceptions of industry training advisory bodies (ITABs), including… Show more

The study assesses employers' perceptions of industry training advisory bodies (ITABs), including their awareness and opinions of their functions and activities. It also provides a better understanding of how ITABs operate. 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

The review draws upon a wide range of published research relating to this area. The report makes an … Show more

The review draws upon a wide range of published research relating to this area. The report makes an important contribution to the current competitive training market debate. Conclusions drawn are integral to current policy discussion. Show less

Documents the state of evaluation in vocational education and training in Australia. Describes the… Show more

Documents the state of evaluation in vocational education and training in Australia. Describes the history and current state of evaluation, and makes recommendations for improving the use that is made of evaluative techniques. Show less