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This chapter presents the results of interviews and visits to relevant schools, colleges, universities and Government organisations which form part of the Japanese Vocational Education System. It also includes results from personal interviews, visits and a survey with relevant Government Organisations, schools and colleges located within the Australian Vocational Education System.
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Velde, C. (2001). Perceptions of Vocational Education and Competence: Implications for Research, Policy and Practice. In: Velde, C. (eds) International Perspectives on Competence in the Workplace. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0742-9_3
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