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Direct linkSmith, Erica; Teicher, Julian – Journal of Education and Work, 2017
The purpose of this paper is to provide another perspective on the problematic nature of the concept of skill and in particular a tendency to place a lower value on certain types of job in the service sector than those in other industries. Qualitative research was conducted in three service industries in Australia, comprising interviews with key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evidence, Concept Formation, Skill Analysis
Download full textDumbrell, Tom; Smith, Erica – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2007
This report looks at whether pre-apprenticeships increase the potential supply of tradespeople, with a special focus on electrotechnology, automotive and engineering students. It found that pre-apprenticeships have been used in Australia for many years and are widely regarded as a valuable strategy for increasing the supply and quality of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Apprenticeships, Introductory Courses, Vocational Education
Dumbrell, Tom; Smith, Erica – National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), 2007
This report looks at whether pre-apprenticeships increase the potential supply of tradespeople, with a special focus on electrotechnology, automotive and engineering students. It found that pre-apprenticeships have been used in Australia for many years and are widely regarded as a valuable strategy for increasing the supply and quality of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Apprenticeships, Introductory Courses, Vocational Education
