Tag: Social Science Projects

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A young man is using a saw while an older man works in the background

Strengthening Education and Training

Social Science Insights

Our team ran a randomised control trial to increase the number of classes that apprentices and trainees (‘learners’) attend. We significantly increased course attendance by sending employers a text message detailing what their learners are studying at their vocational training organisation (TAFE).

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Firefighters bent over a hose, while a large blaze burns behind them, along with a huge wall of black smoke

Environment, Health and Safety Training

Social Science Insights

I led the research team responding to a state inquiry on the health and safety impact of firefighter training. I reflect on the use of social science during the analysis phase of investigation. This discussion serves as a case study on how to other organisations might improve management responses to environmental, health and safety issues.

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