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Getting to grips with online delivery is based on a survey of recent literature. It is an overview… Show more

Getting to grips with online delivery is based on a survey of recent literature. It is an overview of some of the basic issues of online delivery - why get involved, some of the advantages and limitations, how to get started, and providing support for students and teachers. Show less

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the electrical and electronic… Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the electrical and electronic trades over the period 1995 to 1999 including age, AQF level and geographic region, along with employment trends and forecasts for occupations in these trades. [revised and updated] Show less

There has been growing concern about skill shortages in a number of sectors in the Australian… Show more

There has been growing concern about skill shortages in a number of sectors in the Australian labour market in the past couple of years with an increased demand for some skills as a result of improvements in the Australian economy. However, such concerns are not particularly new since skill shortages are a recurring and persistent feature of the Australian labour market. In this report, available Show less

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of… Show more

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of work and how some international economic developments have affected the position of workers. The author examines some of the issues these trends raise for education and training and argues for government intervention in vocational education and training on economic and equity groups. Show less

The aim of the study was to draw together recent literature and examples of current practice to… Show more

The aim of the study was to draw together recent literature and examples of current practice to provide an overview of on-line delivery in education and training in Australia. The report summarises findings within seven key areas. This study points to future directions in on-line delivery. Show less

How does the industry training market actually operate in contemporary Australia and how well does… Show more

How does the industry training market actually operate in contemporary Australia and how well does the training market meet the needs of employers grappling with the challenges of globalisation? Show less