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Bridging the skills divide

6 November 2003

View the report as a single document - (PDF 1428KB)

View the report as separate downloadable parts:


Membership of Committee	(PDF 16KB)

Terms of reference	(PDF 14KB)

Abbreviations/Acronyms	(PDF 56KB)

Recommendations	(PDF 113KB)

Preface	(PDF 11KB)

Chapter 1 - Introduction to the inquiry	(PDF 124KB)
Conduct of the inquiry Object of the inquiry Overview of issues Structure of the report

Chapter 2 - Skill shortfalls and future skills need	(PDF 116KB)
Introduction Skill shortages and other skill shortfalls Identifying current and future skill needs

Chapter 3 - Skill formation and the labour market	(PDF 188KB)
Introduction Training policy trends and the ‘knowledge economy’ Labour market change and skill shortages New Apprenticeships: refocus for the future

Chapter 4 - The vocational education and training framework	(PDF 301KB)
Introduction The national training system Policy settings and funding arrangements The institutional framework and infrastructure of VET

Chapter 5 - Education and training pathways	(PDF 148KB)
Introduction School as a foundation for further learning and employment VET in Schools: a pathway to further education and employment Careers advice Transition between school and work Pathways to New Apprenticeships Pathways between VET and higher education – and back again Pathways for skills development for existing workers

Chapter 6 - The role of industry and other stakeholders	(PDF 105KB)
Introduction The role of industry Industry consultation and advisory arrangements Industry investment in training Consultation with other stakeholders

Government Senators' Report	(PDF 151KB)

Appendix 1 - List of submissions	(PDF 15KB)

Appendix 2 - Hearing and witnesses	(PDF 44KB)

Appendix 3 - Tabled documents	(PDF 12KB)

Appendix 4 - Answers to questions on notice	(PDF 16KB)

Appendix 5 - Additional information	(PDF 117KB)

For further information, contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6277 3521

Fax: +61 2 6277 5706

Email: eet.sen@aph.gov.au