Table 2

Proposed study instruments to collect quantitative data from each participatory group

Participatory groupMode of administrationDescription of the instrument
YwD currently enrolled in the VTIsOne-to-one or telephone administered questionnaire*
(online supplemental file 01).		Consists of close-ended and Likert scale questions to gather information on socio-demographic characteristics, the nature of VT programmes currently enrolled in and their views of said programmes, employment history and their future prospects.
Caregivers of YwD presently enrolled in the VTIsOne-to-one or telephone administered questionnaire (online supplemental file 02).Consists of close-ended and Likert scale questions to gather information on socio-demographic characteristics of the caregiver, views of their child’s VT and their expectations.
YwD who have completed the VTTelephone administered questionnaire
(online supplemental file 03).		Consists of close-ended and Likert scale questions to gather information on socio-demographic characteristics, the nature of VT programme currently enrolled in and the experiences with it, employment history and their current satisfaction.
Caregivers of YwD, who have completed VTTelephone administered questionnaire
(online supplemental file 04).		Consists of close-ended and Likert scale questions to gather information on socio-demographic characteristics of the caregiver, about their child’s VT and employability and level of satisfaction.
EducatorsOnline administered questionnaire
(online supplemental file 05).		Includes questions about their demographic characteristics, education, VT qualifications and their experiences.

  • All these five questionnaires include several open-ended questions to explore their perceptions about the current training, their expectations and the experiences.

  • *Adapted from the vocational profile developed by the European Union of Supported Employment.33

  • VT, vocational training; VTIs, vocational training institutes; YwD, youth with disability.