Staffing TAFE for the 21st century - phase 1

This report was commissioned by training and employment ministers from all the states and the Commonwealth through the Vocational Education, Employment and Training Advisory Committee whose membership included employer, union and government representatives. The report’s findings are the product of an extensive study of opinion throughout and beyond the TAFE system, encompassing teachers, administrators, business leaders and unions. The findings help clarify the changing role of TAFE teachers and point to staffing reforms necessary to accommodate changes. The report consists of the...  [+] Show more

This report was commissioned by training and employment ministers from all the states and the Commonwealth through the Vocational Education, Employment and Training Advisory Committee whose membership included employer, union and government representatives. The report’s findings are the product of an extensive study of opinion throughout and beyond the TAFE system, encompassing teachers, administrators, business leaders and unions. The findings help clarify the changing role of TAFE teachers and point to staffing reforms necessary to accommodate changes. The report consists of the executive summary and the general report, containing background, methodology, literature review, broad issues, functions of delivery staff, staffing factors which affect TAFE and options/recommendations for reform.