A study of VET advanced diploma and HE associate degree programs in engineering
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Paper/Presentation Title | A study of VET advanced diploma and HE associate degree programs in engineering |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Dowling, David |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 20th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference: No Frills (NCVER 2011) |
ERA Conference ID | 51009 |
Year | 2011 |
Place of Publication | Adelaide, South Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://hdl.voced.edu.au/10707/170887. |
Conference/Event | NCVER 2011: 20th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference: No Frills |
National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference (No Frills) | |
Event Details | NCVER 2011: 20th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference: No Frills Event Date 13 to end of 15 Jul 2011 Event Location Coffs Harbour, Australia |
Event Details | National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference (No Frills) NCVER No Frills |
Abstract | This paper synthesises the outcomes of four research projects that explored different aspects of paraprofessional engineering education in Australia. The first study reviewed the AQF level 6 programs offered by Australian institutions in 2010: Advanced Diplomas and Associate Degrees. The second study reported on the results of an online questionnaire that gathered student perspectives on why they chose their program, their work experiences, and their career aspirations. The last two studies were government funded and reported on articulation pathways between VET and HE degree programs. The paper concludes with a discussion of the key issues and the impact they have on students, educators and employers, including: • The different learning and assessment approaches used in each sector and RPL granted in degree programs. |
Keywords | VET engineering; advanced diploma engineering; associate degree engineering; AQF level 6; student perspectives; student career aspirations |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390399. Education systems not elsewhere classified |
390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy | |
390402. Education assessment and evaluation | |
Public Notes | No evidence of copyright restrictions preventing deposit. |
Byline Affiliations | Faculty of Engineering and Surveying |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0w73/a-study-of-vet-advanced-diploma-and-he-associate-degree-programs-in-engineering
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