The narrative of a VET workforce shortage in Australia: reality, myth or opportunity?

IF 3.2 3区 管理学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH Education and Training Pub Date : 2023-09-05 DOI:10.1108/et-03-2023-0078
Erica Smith
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PurposeThe aim of the paper is to examine whether there really is a shortage of VET teachers, and if so, whether there are links to the salary offered and to the qualifications required.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses three main approaches to examine the narrative of a shortage of VET teachers in Australia.FindingsThere was no documented evidence of a VET teacher shortage, beyond a general perception of shortage in line with other occupations due to the post-COVID economic recovery. Salaries for VET teachers were found to compare well with other education occupations and other jobs in the economy. There was no evidence of the required qualifications deterring entry. The main concern appears to be whether VET can adequately train workers for other sectors in shortage.Research limitations/implicationsThe research did not include empirical survey work and suggests that this needs to be carried out urgently.Practical implicationsThe research provides evidence that will challenge current assumptions and help in the recruitment of VET teachers.Social implicationsIt argues for a recognition of the importance of the VET sector beyond its function of serving industry.Originality/valueIt highlights ways to make VET teaching a more attractive proposition and to better promote its advantages.
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澳大利亚职业教育与培训劳动力短缺的叙事:现实、神话还是机遇?
目的本文的目的是研究职业教育与培训教师是否真的短缺,如果是,是否与所提供的工资和所需的资格有关。设计/方法/方法本文使用三种主要方法来研究澳大利亚职业教育与培训教师短缺的说法。结果除了新冠肺炎疫情后经济复苏导致的与其他职业一致的职业教育教师短缺的普遍看法之外,没有记录在案的证据表明职业教育与教育教师短缺。VET教师的工资与其他教育职业和经济中的其他工作相比很好。没有证据表明所需的资格阻碍了入境。主要关注的问题似乎是VET能否为其他短缺行业提供足够的工人培训。研究局限性/含义该研究不包括实证调查工作,并表明迫切需要进行这项工作。实际含义该研究提供的证据将挑战当前的假设,并有助于VET教师的招聘。社会含义它主张承认职业教育与培训部门的重要性,而不仅仅是其服务行业的职能。创意/价值它强调了如何使VET教学成为一个更有吸引力的命题,并更好地宣传其优势。
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Education and Training
Education and Training EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-
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期刊介绍: Education + Training addresses the increasingly complex relationships between education, training and employment and the impact of these relationships on national and global labour markets. The journal gives specific consideration to young people, looking at how the transition from school/college to employment is achieved and how the nature of partnerships between the worlds of education and work continues to evolve. The journal explores vocationalism in learning and efforts to address employability within the curriculum, together with coverage of innovative themes and initiatives within vocational education and training. The journal is read by policy makers, educators and academics working in a wide range of fields including education, learning and skills development, enterprise and entrepreneurship education and training, induction and career development. Coverage: Managing the transition from school/college to work New initiatives in post 16 vocational education and training Education-Business partnerships and collaboration Links between education and industry The graduate labour market Work experience and placements The recruitment, induction and development of school leavers and graduates Young person employability and career development E learning in further and higher education Research news Reviews of recent publications.
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