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Abstract:
This working paper is the first publication coming out of a project investigating the role of vocational education and training (VET) in developing digital skills in the Australian workforce, using two sectors as case studies - Transport and Logistics, and Public Safety and Correctional Services. An analysis of online job vacancy advertisements showed that only a small number mentioned digital skills as a requirement. The training packages for these industries contained significant digital training content but with the majority of these units of competency occurring as electives. These... [+] Show more
Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Industry; Vocational education and training; Technology
Keywords: Employment opportunity; Recruitment; Job requirements; Skill development; Skill needs; Training content; Training package; Digital skills
Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania
Published: Adelaide, South Australia: NCVER, 2017
Physical description: 50 p.
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https://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/publications/all-publications/developing-appropriate-workforce-skills-for-australias-emerging-digital-economy-working-paper