This book contains the following papers about the role of vocational education and training in developing a competent work force in Great Britain (United Kingdom): "The Challenge of Competence for the Caring Professions: An Overview" (Phil Hodkinson, Mary Issitt); "The European Challenge to British Vocational Education and Training" (Andy Green); "Reality Testing in the Workplace: Are NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) 'Employment-Led'?" (John Field); "Behaviourism and the Meaning of Competence" (Terry Hyland); "Professionalism and Competence" (Phil Hodkinson); "Competence, Professionalism and Equal Opportunities" (Mary Issitt); "'Professional Artistry' and Child Protection: Towards a Reflective Holistic Practice" (Jocelyn Jones); "Competence and Curriculum in Youth and Community Work Training" (Mary Durkin); "The Use of Competence in an Articled Teacher Scheme" (Elaine Barnes); "Competency in Practice--Cheshire Certificate in Education: Further Education" (Carol Maynard); "Competences and Partnership" (Gareth Harvard, Richard Dunne); and "Competence, Professionalism and Vocational Education and Training" (Phil Hodkinson, Mary Issitt). Most papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN)