Theory and practice: The contribution of off-the-job training to the development of apprentices and trainees

Journal of Vocational Education and Training

Volumn 54, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 431-456

  Smith, Erica ^a  

^a CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 85016195261     PISSN: 13636820     EISSN: 17475090     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13636820200200208     Document Type: Article

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