Generic skills assessment: development and validation of an instrument for apprentices in the traditional trades
The Swinburne University Apprentice Skills Assessment (SUASA) is a recently developed generic skills measure using a six-factor model containing 37 items based on industry underpinnings. The aim of this study was to empirically validate this measure with a sample of apprentices in the traditional trades. Four hundred and fifteen males and 29 females completed the SUASA in a paper and pencil format. A factor analysis of the data showed only evidence for two of the six factors as originally conceived (communication, and teamwork). Other factors (self-management, problem solving, learning, and in ... Show more
Authors: Pagnoccolo, Joe
Published: Melbourne, Victoria, AVETRA, 2012
Resource type: Conference paper
Physical description: 21 p.
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