Vocational Education (UNEVOC). PUB TYPE Reports Research/Technical (143)

The realization of the need for reform in Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system stems largely from changing economic circumstances and a changing industrial relations environment. The reforms are intended to provide the following: national coherence in training arrangements and outcomes, improved quality and more widespread provision, greater flexibility in training delivery, a stronger focus on the needs of industry, participation by disadvantaged groups, and increased public recognition of the value of training. A central aspect of the reforms is the establishment of a competency-based training system. The National Training Reform Agenda has established the directions for future development of VET in Australia. Components of the new system include the following: competency-based training; development o