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Unique skill solutions for associate professionals: developing the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Applied Biotechnology (Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals)

This paper centres on the development of the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Applied Biotechnology (Pharmaceutic ... Show more
This paper centres on the development of the Vocational Graduate Certificate in Applied Biotechnology (Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals) at Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT), which has taken place over the last 12 months. The paper comprises: an introduction and definition of vocational graduate qualifications; a focus on the intensive skills audit performed in industry that informed the writing of the qualification and demonstrated/confirmed its need; a defining of the valuable role played by the Queensland Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry Forum (QPNIF) in bringing industry, education and training stakeholders together in a cohesive and collaborative manner to identify skilling shortages; a summary of the curriculum development phase with industry writers, including emphasis on the challenges of encoding higher level skills and knowledge into units of competency format; an elaboration of the delivery model and Cadetship Scheme that has been developed in association with the Department of Education, Training and the Arts and the Department of State Development; and a conclusion including signalling of SBIT's plans for development of [Vocational Graduate Diploma] VGD of Applied Biotechnology.
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A list of the presentations from this conference may be found at TD/TNC 90.554; available papers are indexed from TD/TNC 90.555 to TD/TNC 90.578. Show less

Authors: Bowen, Richard; Ruinard, Elizabeth

Conference name: National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; Queensland

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Governance ... [+] Show more
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Learning a living: radical innovation in education for work

This book contributes to the debate over the relationship between education, innovation, work and the workforce. Th ... Show more
This book contributes to the debate over the relationship between education, innovation, work and the workforce. The acute concerns around rising unemployment in a global recession have sharpened focus on how we prepare young people for the rapidly changing world of work. The book highlights 15 case studies from around the world. It is hoped that together they may inspire wider adoption of their innovative practices.
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Authors: Hannon, Valerie; Gillinson, Sarah; Shanks, Leonie; Reza

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: North America; United States; Central America and the Caribbean ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Teaching and learning; Providers of education and training; Innovation ... [+] Show more
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Report to the International Finance Corporation: TVET in China: Australian consultants' case studies

This report has been prepared for the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank. The purpose of the Inter ... Show more
This report has been prepared for the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank. The purpose of the International Finance Corporation China Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) project is to explore issues in four regions of the world, including China and Australia, in relation to TVET best practice. The project will make recommendations to the Ministry of Finance in China as to how the Chinese TVET system can move closer to these characteristics in order to meet the standards of world's best practice. The process has involved researching the case studies of China and Australia, as well as two industry case studies in both China and Australia. The two Chinese case studies examine the automotive industry in Chongqing specifically and the power industry from a national perspective. The two Australian case studies examine the automotive manufacturing industry and the finance and securities industry. This report consists of an introduction to the International Finance Corporation China TVET project and the methodology used to undertake the research. The second and third sections of the report review TVET in Australia and China respectively. Each section outlines the history and context of that country, the structures currently in place, the current status of TVET and an analysis of how the TVET system can be compared with the International Finance Corporation best practice characteristics for TVET. In section four, the focus is on the automotive industry in Chongqing with a spotlight on Chongqing Industry Polytechnic College. This section also includes a comparative example: Beihai Automotive School, established on the grounds of Weifang University in partnership with a Canadian enterprise, drawing on educational material from private educational providers in North America. Section five looks at the power industry in China. The section includes a spotlight on Jiangxi Province and outlines the relationships between the Jiangxi Electric Power Corporation, Jiangxi Electric Vocational and Technical College and Jiangxi Mechanic Electric College. Each of these case studies has been reviewed and compared with the International Finance Corporation best practice characteristics. The industry case studies end with a section called 'Observations and conclusions' for consideration by those with an interest in the findings of this report. Section six focuses on the automotive industry in Australia. The section outlines some of the key issues and influences on training in Australia and then more specifically in the state of Victoria. The example of the Toyota motor company provides a specific focus for examining training issues and approaches in a manufacturing enterprise. The case study demonstrates how the national training system, including the Australian Qualifications Framework, the Australian Quality Framework and training packages work together to support Toyota's role as a registered training organisation. In section seven, the report explores the financial services industry in Australia. This case study demonstrates how Finsia, a not for profit organisation funded from member subscriptions, has been able to work with the national training system to deliver nationally accredited programs that are consistent with the national financial services regulatory framework for the industry. Finally, the epilogue makes some overall comments concerning Australia's involvement with China in relation to educational services.
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Authors: Simmons, Virginia; Polgar, Sue

Corporate authors: Chisholm Institute of TAFE (Vic.)

Date: [2006]

Geographic subjects: Asia; Oceania; China ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Quality; Research; Industry ... [+] Show more
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Vocational and technical education [English edition], vol. 2, no. 2, July 2011

This issue includes the following articles: Statistics; Skills competition: prelude to a new era - report on the Na ... Show more
This issue includes the following articles: Statistics; Skills competition: prelude to a new era - report on the National Vocational Skills Competition 2011; Build a teacher training system for vocational education with Chinese characteristics; Vocational teacher education entering into the 'free' age; Try to achieve harmonious development of secondary and higher vocational education; School-enterprise cooperation in China's vocational education and training; Experiences of industries and enterprises participating in vocational education in China; The relationship between society and public higher vocational schools: a survey report; Exploiting local resources for rural vocational education: a field study about L village of H district in W municipality; Xinxiang's new management system commence; Reform of rural vocational education: pilot provinces' experiences and perplexities; Vocational education in the development zone: between tradition and modernization. Show less

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: China; Asia

Resource type: Journal issue

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Adult and community education; Governance ... [+] Show more
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Exploration and practice of modern apprenticeship training with school-enterprise dual system: a case study of Guangzhou Industry and Trade Technician College

This article is about a case study of school-enterprise dual system in Guangzhou Industry and Trade Technician Coll ... Show more
This article is about a case study of school-enterprise dual system in Guangzhou Industry and Trade Technician College (GZITTC). GZITTC has explored a modern apprenticeship called a school-enterprise dual system fit for skill development in China by drawing on the German dual system. GZITTC piloted 13 school-enterprise dual system classes and carried out substantive teaching by selecting famous business representatives as cooperative enterprises. It has been proven that the implementation of the school-enterprise dual system has strengthened the effectiveness and relevance of skill development.
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Authors: Tang, Weiqun

Conference name: International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship International Conference

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: China; Asia

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Research; Industry ... [+] Show more
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TAFE governance and management: a report by the VEETAC Working Party

The national project on TAFE governance and management was a cooperative endeavour undertaken by Commonwealth, Stat ... Show more
The national project on TAFE governance and management was a cooperative endeavour undertaken by Commonwealth, State and Territory governments to follow up key themes in the 1990 Deveson review of training and training costs. The Working Party on Governance and Management established by VEETAC determined the primary focus of a review to be 'organisational issues affecting the capacity of TAFE institutions to perform effectively and accountably in an increasingly competitive training market'. This final report has two parts. Part one describes the current situation in each State or Territory. Part two contains a discussion of the emergent themes - departmental integration, industry linkages, commercialisation, devolution, accountability. The appendices contain the terms of reference checklist, the members of the Working Party, and a list of individuals and agencies consulted. Show less

Authors: Durham, Rae; Jackson, Robert

Corporate authors: Vocational Education, Employment and Training Advisory Committee. Working Party

Date: 1991

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania; New South Wales ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Governance; Management; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more
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Vocational and technical education, vol. 2, no. 4, December 2011

This issue contains the following sections and articles: (1) Cover story - Regard teachers as the foundation; (2) C ... Show more
This issue contains the following sections and articles: (1) Cover story - Regard teachers as the foundation; (2) Communication - UK-China vocational education dialogue: interaction and cooperation; Sino-German vocational education dialogue: mutual complement and sharing; Journal and international communication of vocational education in China; (3) Policy - Rejuvenating agriculture through development of vocational education; (4) Research - Development and reform of vocational education in China: experience and rules; Comparative analysis on regional development of secondary vocational education; (5) Investigation - Coordinated development between secondary and higher vocational education: structure and linkage - a survey on driving force, cognition and willingness; (6) Information - Policy; Practice; Communication; Statistics. Show less

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: China; Asia; Europe ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Journal issue

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Providers of education and training; Policy ... [+] Show more
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A perspective on technical and vocational education and training

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is particularly important for promoting economic development ... Show more
Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is particularly important for promoting economic development, expanding employment size and improving the quality of employment. This paper presents a perspective on the development of TVET. To fit present social and economic developments, vocational school and industry enterprises cooperation is one of the most effective methods for vocational education. Training the skills-based teachers is the important guarantee for the development of vocational education. The information and communication technology (ICT) has provided a wide variety of activities and experiences that support vocational education. The reform will make the TVET more and more sensitive to social and economic changes and demands.
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Authors: Cong, Sen; Wang, Xiaomei

Date: 2012

Geographic subjects: China; Asia

Resource type: Book chapter

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Economics; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Vocational and technical education, vol. 3, no. 3-4, December 2012

This issue contains the following sections and articles: (1) Cover topic - Regional curriculum reform: report about ... Show more
This issue contains the following sections and articles: (1) Cover topic - Regional curriculum reform: report about Hangzhou; (2) Research - Government policy initiatives for promoting agricultural education towards reducing non-peace activities among students in tertiary institutions in North-eastern Nigeria; Study on factors influencing enterprises to carry out school-enterprises cooperation - based on the analysis of 910 questionnaires; (3) Policy - Vocational education influences every worker's life; The Ministry of Education vigorously boosting dialogues between vocational education and industrial development; (4) Investigation - The current situation and development of group running of vocational education; (5) Comment - The heritage of Huang Yanpei's vocational education thought; Contemporary contribution made by the National Association of Vocational Education in China; (6) Information - Policy; Practice; Communication; Statistics. Show less

Date: 2012

Geographic subjects: China; Asia; Nigeria ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Journal issue

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
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Vocational and technical education, vol. 2, no. 2, July 2011

This issue contains the following sections and articles: (1) Cover topic: Skills competition: prelude to a new era; ... Show more
This issue contains the following sections and articles: (1) Cover topic: Skills competition: prelude to a new era; (2) Region - Xinxiang's new management system; (3) Policy - Build a teacher training system for vocational education with Chinese characteristics; Vocational teacher education entering into the 'free' age; Try to achieve harmonious development of secondary and higher vocational education; (4) Observation - Reform of rural vocational education: pilot provinces' experiences and perplexities; Vocational education in the development zone: between tradition and modernization; (5) Research - School-enterprise cooperation in China's vocational education and training; Experiences of industries and enterprises participating in vocational education in China; (6) Investigation - The relationship between society and public higher vocational schools: a survey report; Exploiting local resources for rural vocational education; and (7) Information - Policy; Practice; Communication; Statistics. Show less

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: China; Asia

Resource type: Journal issue

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Skills and knowledge; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more

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