013327 Vocational Education and Training Reform

Training reform is a major, ongoing issue in the areas of post-compulsory and vocational education and training as Australia confronts continuing economic, technological and knowledge revolutions. This subject aims to provide an overview of current key policy reform issues. It also aims to develop the knowledge and skills to assist adult educators to understand current reforms and develop the ability to contribute to informed professional debate. Such knowledge and skills help in designing new programs, implementing and evaluating educational programs for adults, and also generally assist in managing adult teaching and learning. The subject also aims to further develop liberal attitudes and a heightened awareness of the importance of access and equity in a pluralist, multicultural society.