An alternative conception of competence: Implications for vocational education

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 51, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 437-447

  Velde, Christine ^a  

^a QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Australia)

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EID: 27644571778     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636829900200087     Document Type: Article

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