A consideration of the neo-institutional influence on the preparation of teachers in the Vocational Education and Training sector through initial teacher education: Qualifications and experiences

This research is an examination of Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers experiences with initial teacher education and their preparedness for their roles as a result of these programs. Neo-institutionalism was used to reveal the influence of the VET sector on the way VET teachers are prepared. The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment has been investigated as a tool of the VET sector to educate and indoctrinate VET teachers. This research has revealed that the way VET teachers perceive themselves as teachers and how they function in their roles is influenced by the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.