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State Government commitment to employment

This report outlines many of the major initiatives implemented by the State Government to effect growth in job oppo... Show more
This report outlines many of the major initiatives implemented by the State Government to effect growth in job opportunities for Western Australians. It includes sections on labour market statistics, employment growth programs, capital works, strategic economic management and industry development, small business and community development. Show less

Corporate authors: Western Australia. Department of Training and Employment

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; Western Australia

Resource type: Government information

Subjects: Youth; Labour market; Governance ... [+] Show more
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Midland College of TAFE: annual report 2000

This annual report gives a comprehensive look at the Midland College of TAFE's activities during the year. It revie... Show more
This annual report gives a comprehensive look at the Midland College of TAFE's activities during the year. It reviews the College's training and teaching activities, educational support activities, corporate services, and planning and development strategies. It also includes performance indicators and student demographic information, as well as financial statements and estimates. Show less

Corporate authors: Midland College of TAFE (W.A.)

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; Western Australia

Resource type: General publication

Series name: TAFE annual report

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Providers of education and training
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Equal opportunity in employment: report of the equal employment opportunity survey of TAFE employees

Separate summary report: TD/WA 17.26

Authors: Song Loong, Cheryl

Date: 1987

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; Western Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Research; Equity; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Are universities responding to the needs of students from refugee backgrounds?

Although many Australian universities have been proactive in responding to students' diverse needs through orientat... Show more
Although many Australian universities have been proactive in responding to students' diverse needs through orientation and support programs, very little is known about programs needed for the successful transition of students from refugee backgrounds into tertiary study. Facilitating the early engagement of students with their studies and campus life is linked to greater student satisfaction, improved retention rates and better educational outcomes. One of the challenges that academics face is the paucity of research on the learning styles and academic needs of African and Middle Eastern students from refugee backgrounds. This paper reports on a needs analysis undertaken with a group of students from refugee backgrounds in Victoria and Western Australia, using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Participants reported that current support systems and programs are inadequate or non-existent and that many feel disadvantaged compared to Australian-born and international students. The article concludes with recommendations on how universities can better respond to the needs of students from refugee backgrounds.
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Authors: Earnest, Jaya; Joyce, Andrew; de Mori, Gabriella; Silvagni, Genevieve

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Victoria; Western Australia; Australia ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Australian journal of education

Subjects: Students; Migration; Higher education ... [+] Show more
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Western Australian defence and defence industries strategic plan

The Strategic Plan provides direction across six key strategies to ensure [Western Australia] WA is able to be a ke... Show more
The Strategic Plan provides direction across six key strategies to ensure [Western Australia] WA is able to be a key player in the national and international defence industry and also be a major contributor towards the needs and requirements of the Australian Defence Force. The Strategic Plan draws on the State's key pre-established strengths and capabilities in maintenance and sustainment, outlining a vision for the State to become the principal location for the delivery of all maintenance and sustainment requirements for Australia's submarines and frigates. The Strategic Plan also focuses on strengthening and diversifying WA's economy through identifying and developing research and development opportunities and cutting edge science and innovation.
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Corporate authors: Defence West

Date: 2018

Geographic subjects: Western Australia; Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Industry information

Subjects: Workforce development; Providers of education and training; Industry ... [+] Show more
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Determining industry response to the Construction Induction Training in Western Australia

This paper presents the results of a 2010 study on the effectiveness of the Construction Induction Training in West... Show more
This paper presents the results of a 2010 study on the effectiveness of the Construction Induction Training in Western Australia (previously known as the 'Blue Card'). The findings indicate that the commercial construction sector values the development of the Construction Induction Training, are supportive of the mandatory nature of the training and believe that the training has not only increased their personal safety awareness but has contributed to a positive improvement in the safety culture on construction worksites. There was strong support for a refresher Construction Induction Training course on a regular basis to inform workers of legislation changes and to present changing construction processes. This is evidence of a positive shift in safety culture that was not apparent in 2007 when Bahn (2009) identified considerable resistance to the introduction of mandatory 'Blue Card' training from the industry. At that time participants were strongly opposed to the safety awareness training. They were unsupportive of the compulsory nature of the training and considered the Blue Card would simply become an additional legislative hurdle financially burdening the industry; producing little measurable gain. In addition the idea of a refresher course was considered unnecessary. Data collected for the study includes a survey distributed to 669 members of the Master Builders Association of which only 25 responses were returned, and 30 semi-structured interviews with clusters of supervisors, [occupational health and safety] OH&S managers, and employees at five commercial construction sites, and key industry stakeholders. This paper specifically focuses upon the issues encountered in collecting statistical data from this cohort.
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Authors: Bahn, Susanne; Barratt-Pugh, Llandis

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Western Australia; Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of health and safety research and practice

Subjects: Industry; Governance; Research ... [+] Show more
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Literacy and social practice matters: an ethnographic perspective

Literacy is no longer understood as, simply, a set of cognitive skills a person has or lacks; teachers in adult edu... Show more
Literacy is no longer understood as, simply, a set of cognitive skills a person has or lacks; teachers in adult education accept that literacy is a practice that occurs within a social and cultural context. The author demonstrates that when literacy is defined as a social practice, many Indigenous communities labelled as low-literate communities, could in fact be highly literate. The author proposes another way of thinking about adult literacy in the remote Indigenous context, by looking at what is happening rather than what is not happening. An ethnographic approach is used that considers literacy from an intergenerational, situational and social practice perspective. Along with theory, case study examples are used from ethnographic fieldwork in remote Indigenous communities in Western Australia.
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Authors: Kral, Inge

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Australia; Western Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Fine print

Subjects: Literacy; Culture and society; Indigenous people ... [+] Show more
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Agender: for women in employment, vocational education and training

Agender was a quarterly update about women in employment, vocational education and training. It aimed to provide re... Show more
Agender was a quarterly update about women in employment, vocational education and training. It aimed to provide relevant and accessible information to individuals and organisations concerned with the position of women in Western Australia. Show less

Corporate authors: Western Australia. Department of Employment, Vocational Education and Training (DEVET)

Date: 1992

Geographic subjects: Western Australia; Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Journal

Subjects: Employment; Equity; Gender ... [+] Show more
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The Western Australian printing industry: a case study on the impact of technological change and its implications for training policy

This case study aimed to examine the impact of technology on the Western Australian printing industry. The study is... Show more
This case study aimed to examine the impact of technology on the Western Australian printing industry. The study is divided into seven main sections: Introduction; Historical overview of the printing industry; Structure of the printing industry in Western Australia; Role of the State Government Printing Office; Future trends in technological development and its implications on labour requirements; The government's role in apprenticeship training: an overview; Policy options in technical training for the state government. Show less

Authors: Jones, Rex

Corporate authors: Western Australia. Department of Employment and Training

Date: 1984

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Western Australia; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Policy options in employment and training research paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Apprenticeship; Industry ... [+] Show more
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Motor maintenance: Narrogin

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Corporate authors: Western Australia. Education Department Technical Education Division

Date: 1983

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; Western Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Course Report

Subjects: Indigenous people; Industry; Adult and community education ... [+] Show more

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