A policy framework to support a new social settlement in TAFE: a paper commissioned by the John Cain Foundation

This paper, commissioned by the John Cain Foundation, offers a new policy framework to rebuild TAFE on a modernised Kangan vision. The new policy framework includes the following elements: the capabilities approach as the conceptual foundation for the vocational education system and qualifications; a new model for qualifications; vocational streams consisting of linked occupations and vocations; an enabling policy framework based on partnerships between TAFE, local communities and industry; rebuilding TAFE as the anchor institutions of the vocational education system, and of their...  [+] Show more

This paper, commissioned by the John Cain Foundation, offers a new policy framework to rebuild TAFE on a modernised Kangan vision. The new policy framework includes the following elements: the capabilities approach as the conceptual foundation for the vocational education system and qualifications; a new model for qualifications; vocational streams consisting of linked occupations and vocations; an enabling policy framework based on partnerships between TAFE, local communities and industry; rebuilding TAFE as the anchor institutions of the vocational education system, and of their regions and communities; and investing in teacher development and teacher qualifications to support teachers to become dual-professionals, who are both industry experts and expert teachers.