Occupational health, safety and welfare and VET

Abstract:

This article discusses the role that vocational education and training can play in promoting safer workplaces and reducing the incidences of work-related injuries. The article discusses a number of points in the development and delivery of vocational education which show whether OHS&W issues are being addressed effectively, for example endorsed industry competency standards and accredited courses.

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance

Keywords: Occupational health and safety

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; South Australia

Published: Adelaide, South Australia: Department of Education, Training and Employment, 1998

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Journal title: VET matters: vocational education and training

Journal number: 7

Journal date: April 1998

Pages: pp.10

ISSN: 1037-6828

Resource type: Article

Call Number:
TD/SA 53.14