Documents the state of evaluation in vocational education and training in Australia. Describes the history and current state of evaluation, and makes recommendations for improving the use that is made of evaluative techniques.
Examines recent studies conducted into the area of assessor training. Issues brought to light include the background and skills required for assessor training, the effectiveness of recent program implementation, and whether assessor training programs are producing competent assessors.
The review draws upon a wide range of published research relating to this area. The report makes an important contribution to the current competitive training market debate. Conclusions drawn are integral to current policy discussion.
This submission is a review of research literature in Australia since 1990. It focuses on the following seven issues: strengthening demand, information, intermediaries, increasing responsiveness of supply, funding of training, TAFE in a competitive training market, and regulation.
Examines recent Australian research on entry-level training. The report reviews what has been learnt from the research, identifies research gaps and shortcomings and offers directions for future research.
Examines recent Australian research in the area of flexible delivery of training. Issues uncovered include the need for future research to focus on managing change and to address the learning aspects associated with flexible delivery.
Examines the various processes used by TAFE institutions, State training authorities, group training companies, and employers to ensure that apprentices and trainees who have had their contracts of training suspended complete their qualifications.
Hager considers a number of topical issues that surround learning in the workplace, including the transferability of skills, contextuality of workplace competence, portability of skills and outcomes of training.
The review of recent Australian literature makes it apparent that more research will be needed in order to obtain a more comprehensive and coherent picture of the factors which influence the training market.
Provides an analysis of recent Australian research on quality assurance in the VET sector, including an assessment of current knowledge on the various facets of the topic.
Analyses current and recent research in this area. Examines how the research has contributed to knowledge around the topic, and identifies areas which have been well or adequately researched, and areas where more or better research is needed.
The study assesses employers' perceptions of industry training advisory bodies (ITABs), including their awareness and opinions of their functions and activities. It also provides a better understanding of how ITABs operate.
Provides a summary of the major research conducted in the area of small business and VET since 1990. It shows that while small business undertakes a lot of informal training, the training system has failed to address its needs.
This review of vocational education in schools notes the challenge that the introduction of vocational education presents to a school system which has, until now, largely confined itself to delivering general academic subjects.