Download full textERIC Number: ED528182
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 37
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ISBN: ISBN-978-1-9219-5579-2
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The Master Artisan: A Framework for Master Tradespeople in Australia. Occasional Paper
O'Reilly-Briggs, Karen
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
The author explores the prospect of improving pathways and opportunities for tradespeople in Australia through the introduction of a masters-level qualification. The study investigates the views and opinions of senior industry representatives and professional educators to determine whether the introduction of a master trade or master artisan qualification will lead to greater prospects for tradespeople and an increased esteem for trade vocations within the community. (Contains 2 tables, 2 figures and 2 footnotes.)
Descriptors: Industry, Qualifications, Foreign Countries, Enrollment, Vocational Education, Teachers, Reputation, Apprenticeships, Higher Education, Educational Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Skilled Occupations, Skilled Workers
National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd. P.O. Box 8288, Stational Arcade, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. Tel: +61-8-230-8400; Fax: +61-8-212-3436; e-mail: ncver@ncver.edu.au; Web site: http://www.ncver.edu.au
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Authoring Institution: National Centre for Vocational Education Research
Identifiers - Location: Australia
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