TY - JOUR
T1 - Models of full-time and part-time vocational training for school-leavers
T2 - A comparison between Germany and Australia.
AU - Deissinger, Thomas
AU - Smith, Erica
AU - Pickersgill, Richard
N1 - Imported on 12 Apr 2017 - DigiTool details were: Journal title (773t) = International Journal of Training Research. ISSNs: 1039-4001;
PY - 2006
Y1 - 2006
N2 - This article explores some different ways of providing vocational qualifications, specifically for young people who do not go directly to university from school. The examples of Germany and Australia are discussed and show that historical, political, economic and social factors influence the preferred modes of training and their relative perceived status. Advantages and disadvantages are outlined for each mode of provision. Various remedies to address the disadvantages identified for the different modes are explored.
AB - This article explores some different ways of providing vocational qualifications, specifically for young people who do not go directly to university from school. The examples of Germany and Australia are discussed and show that historical, political, economic and social factors influence the preferred modes of training and their relative perceived status. Advantages and disadvantages are outlined for each mode of provision. Various remedies to address the disadvantages identified for the different modes are explored.
KW - Open access version available
M3 - Article
SN - 1448-0220
VL - 4
SP - 30
EP - 50
JO - Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research (Australia)
JF - Australian and New Zealand Journal of Vocational Education Research (Australia)
IS - 1
ER -