Responding to health skills shortages: innovative directions from vocational education and training

Author: Kilpatrick, Sue; Le, Quynh; Johns, Susan; Millar, Pat; Routley, Georgie

Abstract:

This research examines innovative solutions developed by the vocational education and training (VET) sector in response to skill shortages in the health sector. The study focuses on VET-trained workers in the health industry, and includes enrolled nurses, nursing assistants, personal care assistants, allied health assistants and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. The research, which also examines innovative overseas approaches to skill shortages in this industry, found that a partnership approach was one answer to dealing with skills shortages in this sector.

Subjects: Indigenous people; Innovation; Skills and knowledge; Labour market; Industry; Teaching and learning; Providers of education and training; Employment

Keywords: Skill shortage; Indigenous education; Partnership in education and training; Employees

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Published: Adelaide, South Australia: NCVER, 2007

Physical description: 39 p.

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ISBN: 9781921170348

Statement of responsibility: Sue Kilpatrick ... [et al.]

Resource type: Report

Call Number:
TD/TNC 91.11