Conference papers 2008

The expansion of education and training: ensuring relevance, quality and inclusion

Is VET Vocational?
Tom Karmel
Abstract (pdf 23kb), Paper

South Australia's approach to skills and workforce development
Michael Keating AC and Lise Windsor
Abstract (pdf 89kb), Paper (pdf 149kb) Discussion - Powerpoint presentation (ppt 68 kb)
Discussion Paper (30 kb)

The relative payoff to VET and higher education
Michael Long
Abstract (pdf 14kb) Powerpoint presentation (165 kb)

Employer cooperation in training
Richard Cooney and Michael Long
Abstract (pdf 14kb), Powerpoint presentation (ppt 340 kb)

Why qualifications are important
Jack Keating
Abstract (pdf 13kb)  Paper (84 kb)

Is quality assurance improving?
Rob Fearnside
Powerpoint presentation (2,675 kb)

Inclusion and exclusion in VET and Higher Education
Fran Ferrier and Sue North
Abstract (pdf, 13 kb) Powerpoint presentation (222 kb)

Financial arrangements to support relevance, quality and inclusion
Gerald Burke and Peter Noonan
Abstract (pdf 27kb) Powerpoint presentation (84 kb)

Key international developments affecting Australian education and training
Philip McKenzie
Abstract (pdf 15kb)  Paper (97 kb)