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Focussing on generic skills in training packages 16 May 2002
By Susan Dawe

Ten industry training packages are investigated to assess how much focus they give to the… Show more

Ten industry training packages are investigated to assess how much focus they give to the attainment of generic skills. Author Susan Dawe draws on recent case studies of ten Australian industries where generic skills are taught in companies and TAFE institutes using training packages. This in-depth study also examines approaches that can enhance the delivery of generic skills so that students are Show less
The role of small enterprise in school students'… 18 March 2002
By James Mulraney, Peter Turner, Frank Wyatt, Roger Harris, Terri Gibson

This is a report of research undertaken to investigate the current linkages between schools and… Show more

This is a report of research undertaken to investigate the current linkages between schools and small enterprises. In particular it examines the literature on structured workplace learning (SWL), identifies the issues and concerns common to the schools and enterprises that took part in the study and develops a model framework for SWL. Show less
Graduate satisfaction and entry-level training in office… 17 December 2001
By Michael Long, Lyn Robinson, Jeff Malley

This report presents results from the 1997 TAFE Graduate Destination Survey and from interviews… Show more

This report presents results from the 1997 TAFE Graduate Destination Survey and from interviews conducted in 1998 with staff from nine courses in entry-level office skills. The aim of the report is to compare satisfaction ratings and the outcomes achieved by graduates from courses at similar levels and in similar fields of studies across different training organisations. Show less
School students' learning from their paid and unpaid… 12 December 2001
By Erica Smith, Annette Green

This project examines different ways in which young people still at school experience workplaces… Show more

This project examines different ways in which young people still at school experience workplaces through paid work, vocational placements and work experience. The study is based on a survey of students in Years 10, 11 and 12 in 13 schools in NSW and SA. In fact, 1451 responses were received. In addition, case studies were carried out in five schools. Show less
Outcomes for vocational education and training diploma and… 11 December 2001
By Tom Dumbrell, Wendy Finnegan, Rowena De Montfort

This study investigates the differences in terms of outcomes between those who completed courses at … Show more

This study investigates the differences in terms of outcomes between those who completed courses at diploma level and those who chose to complete only portions of these courses. It draws on the 1999 Student Outcome Survey and compares data on graduates and module completers who either completed or undertook modules within associate diploma, diploma or advanced diploma courses. The report analyses Show less
Mapping and tracking: Data collections for monitoring… 24 September 2001
By Richard Teese, Louise Watson

This project investigates the usefulness of institutional data collections for monitoring student… Show more

This project investigates the usefulness of institutional data collections for monitoring student pathways between the following education sectors: schools, VET, higher education and adult community education. The main purpose of institutional data collections is to gather data for administrative as well as policy and planning purposes. The purpose of this project was to identify areas in which Show less
Linkages between ACE vocational provision and mainstream VET 3 September 2001
By John Saunders

This report investigates linkages between adult community education (ACE) and mainstream vocational … Show more

This report investigates linkages between adult community education (ACE) and mainstream vocational education and training (VET) which enable people to move from ACE to mainstream VET. In examining the linkages, the research also examined other related issues including: *the awareness of industry, the mainstream VET sector and the community of ACE and ACE VET *the attitudes of industry, the Show less
Increasing opportunities for apprenticeships and… 15 August 2001
By Tess Demediuk, Sue Holden, John Martino

This project provides an insight into the perceptions held by young people, businesses and… Show more

This project provides an insight into the perceptions held by young people, businesses and educational authorities about the utility of new apprenticeships in the western region of Melbourne. It takes a critical look at new apprenticeships and aims to provide a way forward for all groups involved so that the quality of apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities and outcomes can be improved. Show less
Women in vocational education and training: An analysis of… 9 August 2001
By Oanh Phan

This report relating to the participation of women in the vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

This report relating to the participation of women in the vocational education and training (VET) sector during 1999 was commissioned by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, Vocational Education, Employment and Training (MCEETYA VEET) Women's Taskforce. Production of the report was funded by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA. The purpose of Show less
Factors that contribute to retention and completion for… 26 July 2001
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Ken Bridge, John Bone, Heather Symons, Berwyn Clayton, Beverley Pope, Gail Cummins, Kaaren Blom

This study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence this… Show more

This study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence this process. The study is based on interviews with over 400 apprentices and trainees as well as with teachers, trainers and workplace supervisors. The study identifies a range of personal, industry, labour market, workplace and training factors that contribute to the likelihood of an apprentice or Show less
Vocational education and training in small rural school… 12 June 2001
By Country Education Project (Inc.), Youth Research Centre

This report is based on 14 case studies of schools in small rural communities in Victoria,… Show more

This report is based on 14 case studies of schools in small rural communities in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia which are committed to the development and implementation of VET programs that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the students and the community. The schools which took part in the study were chosen for participation on the basis of consultation with a range of Show less
Getting to grips with work experience 11 June 2000
By Josie Misko

This booklet provides guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs… Show more

This booklet provides guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs which aim to give students experience in the workplace. It emphasises the importance of structured workplace training which leads to the achievement of specific objectives and learning outcomes. Also highlighted is the need to prepare students and employers for their specific roles in the training and Show less
Learning and teaching in initial vocational education and… 11 June 2000
By Tony Anderson

This report looks at students' and teachers' perceptions of initial vocational education and… Show more

This report looks at students' and teachers' perceptions of initial vocational education and training. It also reveals how students engage in learning in education and training, provides a description of current teaching practices, and shows the influences which shape learning and teaching in initial VET. Show less
Student flows through Australian TAFE courses 11 June 2000
By John Foyster, Hon Kok Fai, Chandra Shah

This report develops and applies a methodology to analyse the flow of students through TAFE courses … Show more

This report develops and applies a methodology to analyse the flow of students through TAFE courses based on national VET data collected for the period 1994 to 1996. While it is important to note that not all those who enrol in a course intend to complete it or may recommence their studies later, it was found that most students leave with a positive outcome. There is also very little difference Show less
TAFE, university or work? The early preferences and choices … 11 June 2000
By Richard James

This report investigates the attitudes and aspirations of school students about their… Show more

This report investigates the attitudes and aspirations of school students about their post-secondary education and work. It is based on data from a survey of over 7000 Years 10, 11 and 12 students in NSW, WA and Victoria. The research found that students' intentions are strongly influenced by socio-economic background, geographical location and gender. The study measured socio-economic background Show less
Still not equal: A study of differences in male and female… 11 June 2000
By Tom Dumbrell, Rowena De Montfort, Wendy Finnegan, Peter Wright

The study analyses the 1997 TAFE graduate destination survey to explore issues concerned with the… Show more

The study analyses the 1997 TAFE graduate destination survey to explore issues concerned with the employment outcomes from vocational education. The study focuses on earnings and occupations of male and female graduates. The research addresses questions such as why is there a gap in full-time earnings between male and female graduates; why does gaining a TAFE qualification appear not to provide a Show less
The effects of different modes of delivery: Student… 11 June 2000
By Josie Misko

This publication is for those who are interested in looking at the pass and completion rates of… Show more

This publication is for those who are interested in looking at the pass and completion rates of students enrolled in courses delivered via different delivery strategies. It is also for those who are interested in finding out how students evaluate the different strategies they have experienced. The findings indicate that although it is difficult to determine which are the best delivery strategies Show less
Where to next? Graduate outcomes from the Australian higher … 11 June 2000
By Chris Ryan

This report compares the education and training outputs and outcomes of the Australian higher… Show more

This report compares the education and training outputs and outcomes of the Australian higher education and VET sectors. It identifies: which courses appear to have the best employment outcomes; the impact of students' prior education and employment backgrounds on outcomes; and specific social groups where outcomes vary between the sectors. Show less
Student mentoring: Promoting high achievement and low… 21 July 1999
By Austin Bond

This report considers how mentoring and mentor-like schemes can be developed by educational… Show more

This report considers how mentoring and mentor-like schemes can be developed by educational providers for the benefit of student learning. Show less
Transition pathways: What happens to students when they… 2 July 1999
By Josie Misko

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when… Show more

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when they leave school. Also examined are data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics which track the labour market outcomes of young people. Show less

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