What could modern awards mean for skill formation?
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2010
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Oliver, D.
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Work in progress: crises, choices and continuity: proceedings of the 24th Conference Association of Industrial Relations Academics of Australia and New Zealand, 2010, pp.1-11
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24th Conference Association of Industrial Relations Academics of Australia and New Zealand (3 Feb 2010 : Sydney, Australia)
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The award modernisation process is drawing to a close at the same time the Federal Government declares it is ‘training for the recovery’. Research into training outcomes has consistently shown that job-related factors, such as remuneration and restrictions on unreasonable hours are linked to completion rates among apprentices and trainees. Likewise, workers cite a lack of financial support and access to time off as factors inhibiting them from participating in training. An analysis of a cross-section of relevant modern awards reveals that most modern awards provide at least some employment conditions for apprentices and trainees likely to improve training outcomes. However, modern awards do much less to promote workers’ involvement in further training. This lack of recognition could inhibit government ambitions to build a more skilled and productive workforce.
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Copyright 2010 AIRAANZ