Resources and Research

Resources

As an independent organisation, DSF is able to undertake and initiate important research. Below you will find a collection of our most recent papers, as well as practical resources developed through our projects. Also included are the best pieces of work from our peers and partners.

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altWhat contributes to vocational excellence? Overview of research outcomes from a study conducted at WorldSkills London 2011.

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The report analyses data on 400 inclusive and flexible learning programs with 33,000 young people enrolled in 1200 locations across Australia. Based on the national survey of programs undertaken by the Dusseldorp Skills Forum in 2011.

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Enough for all forever: a handbook for learning about sustainability is a resource for teachers who want to understand more about sustainability. In its chapters voices from around the world present some of the dilemmas associated with how to live sustainably and equitably within the limits of the earth’s capacity to provide for healthy and fulfilling lives.

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The aim of the the Dusseldorp Skills Forum (DSF) Gen Green research series is to build an indicative understanding of changes in apprentices' and trainees' personal experiences of learning and applying sustainability related skills over time.  It is hoped this longitudinal research will provide employers, VET practitioners, VET & sustainability researchers and policy makers with a series of point in time youth perspectives on the impact of delivering skills for sustainability in Australia.

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This document summarises the learnings and underlying philosophy that informed a partnership project in the remote far north west of South Australia. Although focused on the challenge of building strong local employment in remote communities, this document can be used to inform anyone who is considering working in remote communities in order to make a good start and prioritise ethical engagement and community benefit in the work they are planning to undertake.

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The Growing the Green Collar Economy Report, commissioned by Dusseldorp Skills Forum (DSF) in 2008, concludes  that  green  skills  are  key  elements  of  the  transition  to  a  sustainable  economy.  DSF sought a partner equal to the scale of this challenge, a partner with the reach to influence the whole of the  Australian  skills  economy  and  the  agility  to  drive  change.  WorldSkills  Australia  (WSA)  is  a  national,  not-­‐ for-­‐profit  organisation  that  has  provided  young  Australians  the  opportunity  to  compete  against  their  peers  in their  chosen  skill  at  a  regional,  national  and  international  level  over  30  years.  

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The Gen Green 2011 Survey captures young skilled Australians experience of skills & sustainability and though they believe there has been a significant take up of green skills in workplaces and courses they also think their very high level of personal interest in sustainability skills, and their strong recognition of the professional relevance of these skills, is confounded by a lack of guidance and incentives from employers, the market and educators.

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2009 WorldSkills International bronze medallist, Daniel Karanges speech about the importance of sustainability for competitors at the The Skills & Sustainability Leadership workshop, held Adeiaide, 2 - 4 June,2011

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President of WorldSkills International, Jack Dusseldorp, speech about the importance of sustainability for the future of the WorldSkills movement at the The Skills & Sustainability Leadership workshop, held Adeiaide, 2 - 4 June,2011

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