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ERIC Number: EJ1257159
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Apr
Pages: 22
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ISSN: ISSN-1443-1394
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A Vocational Stream for Social Care Workers: A Case Study
Thompson, Sally
Australian Journal of Adult Learning, v60 n1 p22-43 Apr 2020
This article is a case study of an attempt by a team of Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers, researchers and users of social services to develop a more effective, knowledge rich, vocational stream qualification in the Health Care and Social Assistance industry. Health Care and Social Assistance is one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, adding entry-level jobs at a time when other industries are shedding them. Entry to this industry requires a Certificate 3 qualification from the relevant national Training Package. Training Packages have been designed to facilitate flexible points of entry to an industry for early school leavers and other disadvantaged groups, and then pathways to further study and careers. However, a growing body of research has pointed to the weaknesses of the training package model and competency based training more generally, to achieve these aspirations. Vocational streams and enhanced attention to knowledge in VET have been suggested as alternative ways forward. This case study draws on this research, and on the voices of service users, to build a more effective program for entry-level learners, while still working within the Training Package system. It highlights the limitations of Training Package Qualifications to provide accessible points of engagement for disadvantaged learners and provide them with the skills and knowledge required to pursue further education and build meaningful careers.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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