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Last updated on 13 July 2007

The development of a national system of vocational qualifications

This discussion paper examines various aspects of development of national technical and vocational qualifications and provides
guidance for countries aiming to set up or reform their qualifications systems. The paper draws on lessons learned from extensive reform of the vocational qualifications system that was initiated in Scotland in the mid 1980s. (UNEVOC-UNESCO: 2006) More info >>

Orienting technical and vocational education and training for sustainable development

This paper discusses the concept of technical and vocational training and its role in promoting and supporting sustainable development. (UNEVOC-UNESCO: 2006) More info >>

Participation in formal TVET worldwide - an initial statistical study

This report aims to stimulate an important process to fill the information gap existing in the area of comparable quantitative data and indicators on global TVET participation. (UNEVOC-UNESCO: 2007) More info >>

Agencies for international cooperation in technical and vocational education and training

This guide provides an overview of technical backstopping opportunities for development projects and programmes. It focuses on support services for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and skills development. (UNEVOC-UNESCO: 2004) More info >>

Useful websites for VET information

A listing of Australian and international web sites containing vocational education and training (VET) information. (National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER): April 2006) More info >>


 

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