Scaffolding the case for apprenticeship

When the Deck is Stacked: The Improbable Rise and Predictable Fall of an Enterprise Union in Neoliberal Chile
Duran-Palma, F. and Urrutia, M. 2026. When the Deck is Stacked: The Improbable Rise and Predictable Fall of an Enterprise Union in Neoliberal Chile. Work, Employment & Society.

The long road to gender equality in the European construction, wood and forestry industries: Challenges and opportunities for unions
Guedes, C., Clarke, L., Schiano-Phan, R., Duran-Palma, F. and Georgiadou, M. 2026. The long road to gender equality in the European construction, wood and forestry industries: Challenges and opportunities for unions. European Journal of Industrial Relations. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/09596801261437048

Climate literacy and labour agency in vocational education and training
John Calvert, Vivian Price, Christopher Winch, Linda Clarke, Melahat Sahin-Dikmen, Pier-Luc Bilodeau and Evelyn Dionne 2026. Climate literacy and labour agency in vocational education and training. Buildings and Cities. 7 (1), pp. 378-395. https://doi.org/10.5334/bc.661

The long road to gender equality in the European construction, wood and forestry industries: Challenges and opportunities for unions
Guedes, C., Clarke, L., Schiano-Phan, R., Duran-Palma, F. and Georgiadou, M. 2026. The long road to gender equality in the European construction, wood and forestry industries: Challenges and opportunities for unions. European Journal of Industrial Relations. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/09596801261437048

Written Evidence to the Home Affairs Committee on “Routes to Settlement”
Dilek Fidler, S., Clarke, L. and Wang, Rebecca 2026. Written Evidence to the Home Affairs Committee on “Routes to Settlement”. Home Affairs Committee on “Routes to Settlement” Committees Home Affairs Committee on “Routes to Settlement” Committees.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/152776/pdf/.

From mobility to migration: the impact of socio-cultural and professional factors on international post-doctoral capabilities
Dilek Fidler, S., Clarke, L. and Wang, Y. 2025. From mobility to migration: the impact of socio-cultural and professional factors on international post-doctoral capabilities. Studies in Higher Education. Advanced online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2025.2552824

SCAFFOLD: Improving Training, Working Conditions, and Transformation in the European Scaffolding Sector
Duran-Palma, F., Clarke, L., Gehring, R., Kus, J., Winch, C. and Georgiadou, M. 2024. SCAFFOLD: Improving Training, Working Conditions, and Transformation in the European Scaffolding Sector. Brussels CLR.

Looking for a 'Just Transition': sustainable forestry in Sweden and biodiverse beet sugar production in Denmark
Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Clarke, L. 2024. Looking for a 'Just Transition': sustainable forestry in Sweden and biodiverse beet sugar production in Denmark. European Journal of Industrial Relations. 31 (1), pp. 75-94. https://doi.org/10.1177/09596801241274578

Climate change, inequality and work in the construction industry
Sahin-Dikmen, M., Clarke, L. and Werna, E. 2024. Climate change, inequality and work in the construction industry. in: Cynthia Forson, Geraldine Healy, Mustafa B. Öztürk and Ahu Tatli (ed.) Research Handbook on Inequalities and Work Edward Elgar. pp. 507-522

Differing approaches to embedding low energy construction and climate literacy into vocational education and training
Clarke, L., Sahin-Dikmen, M., Winch, C., Price, V., Calvert, J., Bilodeau, P-L. and Dionne, E. 2024. Differing approaches to embedding low energy construction and climate literacy into vocational education and training. in: Werna, E. and Ofori, G. (ed.) Routledge Handbook on labour in Construction and Human Settlements: The Built Environment at Work Routledge.

Women in Construction, Wood and Forestry: a Resource Toolkit for Gender Equality at Work
Schiano-Phan, R., Guedes, C., Georgiadou, M., Clarke, L. and Duran-Palma, F. 2023. Women in Construction, Wood and Forestry: a Resource Toolkit for Gender Equality at Work. Brussels, Belgium European Federation of Building and Woodworkers. https://doi.org/10.34737/w7608

Chile – from Pinochet’s neoliberal counter-revolution to the 2019-20 anti-neoliberal revolt
Duran-Palma, F. and Urrutia, M. 2023. Chile – from Pinochet’s neoliberal counter-revolution to the 2019-20 anti-neoliberal revolt. in: Atzeni, M., Mezzardi, A., Moore, P. and Apitzsch, U. (ed.) Research Handbook on the Global Political Economy of Work Edward Elgar. pp. 642-659

Just Green Transitions and Global Labour Organisations
Clarke, L. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2022. Just Green Transitions and Global Labour Organisations. Centre for the Study of the Production of the Built Environment (ProBE).

Vocational education and training for a greener construction sector: low road or high road approaches to apprenticeships?
Clarke, L., Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Winch, C. 2022. Vocational education and training for a greener construction sector: low road or high road approaches to apprenticeships? in: Apprenticeships for green economies and societies Luxembourg Publications Office of the European Union. pp. 87-96

Comparative VET European Research since the 1980s: Accommodating Changes in VET Systems and Labour Markets
Clarke, L., Westerhuis, A. and Winch, C. 2021. Comparative VET European Research since the 1980s: Accommodating Changes in VET Systems and Labour Markets. Journal of Vocational Education and Training. 73 (2), pp. 295-315. https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2020.1858938

Transforming vocational education and training for nearly zero-energy building
Sahin-Dikmen, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2020. Transforming vocational education and training for nearly zero-energy building. Buildings and Cities. 1 (1), pp. 650-661. https://doi.org/10.5334/bc.56

Towards nearly zero energy building in Europe: the challenge of vocational education and training for the construction industry
Clarke, L., Duran-Palma, F. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2020. Towards nearly zero energy building in Europe: the challenge of vocational education and training for the construction industry. in: Leal Filho W., Azul A.M., Brandli L., Lange Salvia A. and Wall T. (ed.) Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: SDG9Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Switzerland Springer.

Inclusive Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction: VET4LEC Final Report and Country Summaries
Clarke, L., Gleeson, C.P., Sahin-Dikmen, M., Winch, C. and Duran-Palma, F. 2019. Inclusive Vocational Education and Training for Low Energy Construction: VET4LEC Final Report and Country Summaries. Brussels European Commission.

Lessons from abroad: the need for employee involvement, regulation and education for broad occupational profiles – the case of construction’ in Where next for apprenticeships?
Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2016. Lessons from abroad: the need for employee involvement, regulation and education for broad occupational profiles – the case of construction’ in Where next for apprenticeships? in: Where next for apprenticeships? Policy report London Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Der Widerspruch zwischen nationalen Berufsbildungssystemen und dem europäischen Arbeitsmarkt: der Fall der Maurerqualifikationen
Clarke, L., Winch, C. and Brockmann, M. 2014. Der Widerspruch zwischen nationalen Berufsbildungssystemen und dem europäischen Arbeitsmarkt: der Fall der Maurerqualifikationen. WSI Mitteilungen. 1/2014, pp. 60-69.

Trade-based skills versus occupational capacity: the example of bricklaying in Europe
Clarke, L., Winch, C. and Brockmann, M. 2013. Trade-based skills versus occupational capacity: the example of bricklaying in Europe. Work, Employment & Society. 27 (6), pp. 932-951. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017013481639

Implementing the EQF: English as distinct from continental bricklaying qualifications
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2013. Implementing the EQF: English as distinct from continental bricklaying qualifications. in: Deitmer, L., Hauschildt, U., Rauner, F. and Zelloth, H. (ed.) The architecture of innovative apprenticeship Dordrecht Springer.

Rethinking research supervision: some reflections from the field of employment relations
Bingham, C. and Duran-Palma, F. 2013. Rethinking research supervision: some reflections from the field of employment relations. Teaching in Higher Education. 19 (1), pp. 78-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2013.827643

Introduction: cross-national equivalence of skills and qualifications across Europe?
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L., Winch, C., Hanf, G., Méhaut, P. and Westerhuis, A. 2011. Introduction: cross-national equivalence of skills and qualifications across Europe? in: Brockmann, M., Clarke, L., Winch, C., Hanf, G., Méhaut, P. and Westerhuis, A. (ed.) Knowledge, skills and competence in the European labour market: what's in a vocational qualification? Abingdon Routledge. pp. 1-21

Europäische qualifikationen und unterschiedliche kompetenzkonzepte
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2011. Europäische qualifikationen und unterschiedliche kompetenzkonzepte. in: Fischer, M., Becker, M. and Spöttl, G. (ed.) Kompetenzdiagnostik in der beruflichen bildung: probleme und perspektiven Frankfurt am Main Peter Lang.

Employment relations in Chile and Argentina
Atzeni, M., Duran-Palma, F. and Ghigliani, P. 2011. Employment relations in Chile and Argentina. in: Barry, M. and Wilkinson, A. (ed.) Research handbook of comparative employment relations Edward Elgar. pp. 129-152

The Apprenticeship Framework in England: a new beginning or a continuing sham?
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2010. The Apprenticeship Framework in England: a new beginning or a continuing sham? Journal of Education and Work. 23 (2), pp. 111-127. https://doi.org/10.1080/13639081003627439

The distinct nature of work-based VET in England: a reflection of employer interests?
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2010. The distinct nature of work-based VET in England: a reflection of employer interests? in: Smith, E. and Rauner, F. (ed.) Rediscovering apprenticeship: research findings of the International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship (INAP) Dordrecht Springer.

Difficulties in recognising vocational skills and qualifications across Europe
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2009. Difficulties in recognising vocational skills and qualifications across Europe. Assessment in Education: Principles, Policy and Practice. 16 (1), pp. 97-109. https://doi.org/10.1080/09695940802704153

Contract labour mobilisation in Chile's copper mining and forestry sectors
Duran-Palma, F. and Lopez, D. 2009. Contract labour mobilisation in Chile's copper mining and forestry sectors. Employee Relations. 31 (3), pp. 245-263. https://doi.org/10.1108/01425450910946451

Competence and competency in the EQF and in European VET systems
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2009. Competence and competency in the EQF and in European VET systems. Journal of European Industrial Training. 33 (8/9), pp. 787-799. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590910993634

Competence-based vocational education and training (VET): the cases of England and France in a European perspective
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L., Méhaut, P. and Winch, C. 2008. Competence-based vocational education and training (VET): the cases of England and France in a European perspective. Vocations and Learning. 1 (3), pp. 227-244. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12186-008-9013-2

Knowledge, skills, competence: European divergences in vocational education and training (VET): the English, German and Dutch cases
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2008. Knowledge, skills, competence: European divergences in vocational education and training (VET): the English, German and Dutch cases. Oxford Review of Education. 34 (5), pp. 547-567. https://doi.org/10.1080/03054980701782098

Zones of mutual trust? Qualifications, occupations and skills: the cases of England, France, Netherlands and German
Clarke, L., Brockmann, M. and Winch, C. 2008. Zones of mutual trust? Qualifications, occupations and skills: the cases of England, France, Netherlands and German. International Labour Process Conference. Dublin 18 – 20 March 2008

Apprenticeship in England: scope for expansion?
Clarke, L., Brockmann, M. and Winch, C. 2008. Apprenticeship in England: scope for expansion? Network on Innovative Apprenticeship Conference (INAP). Vienna 1 - 2 Feb 2008

Länderübergreifende gleichwertigkeit beruflicher fertigkeiten und qualifikationen
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2008. Länderübergreifende gleichwertigkeit beruflicher fertigkeiten und qualifikationen. Berufsbildung in Wissenschaft und Praxis, Zeitschrift des Bundesinstituts fur Berufssbildung. 5.

Can performance-related learning outcomes have standards?
Brockmann, M., Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2008. Can performance-related learning outcomes have standards? Journal of European Industrial Training. 32 (2/3), pp. 99-113. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090590810861659

Vocational education: conceptual differences between Britain and Germany
Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2007. Vocational education: conceptual differences between Britain and Germany. in: Beichel, J.J. and Fees, K. (ed.) Bildung oder outcome?: Leitideen der standardisierten Schule im Diskurs Herbolzheim, Germany Centaurus Verlag.

European skills framework? - but what are skills? Anglo-Saxon versus German concepts
Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2006. European skills framework? - but what are skills? Anglo-Saxon versus German concepts. Journal of Education and Work. 19 (3), pp. 255-269. https://doi.org/10.1080/13639080600776870

Vocational education: international approaches, developments and systems
Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2006. Vocational education: international approaches, developments and systems. London, UK Routledge.

Labour reform in a neo-liberal 'protected' democracy: Chile 1990-2001
Duran-Palma, F., Wilkinson, A. and Korczynski, M. 2005. Labour reform in a neo-liberal 'protected' democracy: Chile 1990-2001. International Journal of Human Resource Management. 16 (1), pp. 65-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/0958519042000295957

Apprenticeship and applied theoretical knowledge
Clarke, L. and Winch, C. 2004. Apprenticeship and applied theoretical knowledge. Educational Philosophy and Theory. 36 (5), pp. 509-522. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-5812.2004.087_1.x

'Front-loaded' vocational education versus lifelong learning: a critique of current UK government policy
Winch, C. and Clarke, L. 2003. 'Front-loaded' vocational education versus lifelong learning: a critique of current UK government policy. Oxford Review of Education. 29 (2), pp. 239-252. https://doi.org/10.1080/0305498032000080701