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Industry training: Causes and consequences 2 May 2002
By Andrew Smith, Brett Freeland

There is evidence to indicate that a culture of training and learning is developing in Australia's… Show more

There is evidence to indicate that a culture of training and learning is developing in Australia's enterprises. The report utilises the data from a range of Australian Bureau of Statistics surveys to develop a picture of the state of enterprise training in Australia and identifies the key factors that are associated with the provision of industry training. The report concludes that the future Show less
Australia Centre Series: Vocational Training and Lifelong… 25 February 2002
By Gerald Burke, Jochen Reuling

How lifelong learning and vocational training are currently being implemented in Australia and in… Show more

How lifelong learning and vocational training are currently being implemented in Australia and in Germany is explored by educational specialists from both countries in this edited anthology of conference papers. They compare the methods and effects in both countries. The papers also reflect the importance of lifelong learning in the work of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Show less
The impact of lifelong learning on vocational education… 8 February 2002
By Mats Lindell, Kenneth Abrahamsson

A discussion of the vocational education and training system in Sweden, which has developed from… Show more

A discussion of the vocational education and training system in Sweden, which has developed from being primarily industry-based in the 1960s to a structurally uniform system that is integrated with general education in the present day. Show less
All that glitters is not gold: Online delivery of education … 11 October 2001
By Roslin Brennan, Mark McFadden, Elizabeth Law

This study evaluates the effectiveness of online delivery of education and training in Australia.… Show more

This study evaluates the effectiveness of online delivery of education and training in Australia. It reviews appropriate literature and research in order to identify, answer and address a range of controversial issues that inform the design and delivery of VET online. Show less
A consolidation of ACE research 1990-2000: Review of… 3 September 2001
By Barry Golding, Merryn Davies, Veronica Volkoff

The past decade has seen an increasing volume and range of research on adult and community… Show more

The past decade has seen an increasing volume and range of research on adult and community education (ACE) in Australia, sponsored by multiple sources, and targetted to multiple audiences for professional, philosophical, financial and political purposes. This report provides a consolidation of this large body of qualitative and quantitative research on the scope of ACE participation patterns, on Show less
Using training indicators to improve planning for… 3 September 2001
By Stephen Saunders

'Training indicators' - current and future indicators of VET demand and supply that guide… Show more

'Training indicators' - current and future indicators of VET demand and supply that guide investment decisions in skill training - are increasingly important in the national, State and regional VET planning cycles. This report makes recommendations for good practice in the use of training indicators and for improvements in their range and their dissemination. Show less
Improving the validity of competency-based assessment 15 August 2001
By Peter Thomson, John Saunders, John Foyster

This study considers the status of validity in the context of the assessment of VET in Australia.… Show more

This study considers the status of validity in the context of the assessment of VET in Australia. The project has involved reviewing the literature, reporting the outcomes of case studies, presenting the key findings and developing a diagnostic tool to guide assessors. Show less
An entitlement to post-compulsory education: International… 10 August 2001
By Richard Curtain

This report surveys European and United States approaches to public funding for post-compulsory… Show more

This report surveys European and United States approaches to public funding for post-compulsory education. It discusses the concept of entitlement which, in this report, applies to those policies which determine allocation of government funds to the training and education needs of the individual beyond initial or basic education. The report also identifies the different underlying principles that Show less
Developing industry linkages: Learning from practice 20 July 2001
By Josie Misko

This short publication examines mechanisms used by training providers to develop industry linkages… Show more

This short publication examines mechanisms used by training providers to develop industry linkages through a series of case studies. Its particular focus is the hospitality information technology and electrical/electronics industries. Show less
Generic skills for the new economy: Review of research 20 July 2001
By Peter Kearns

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have… Show more

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have developed in Britain, United States and Australia. The review analyses the literature that relates to the following questions: *What are the generic skills? *What are the teaching and learning implications for VET providers? *What impact do generic skills have on business performance? Show less
The changing role of staff development for teachers and… 5 July 2001
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Doug Hill, Erica Smith, Ron Pearce, John Blakeley, Sarojni Choy, David Snewin

This report analyses the changing parameters of staff development that are emerging from the… Show more

This report analyses the changing parameters of staff development that are emerging from the changing environment of VET in Australia. It illuminates the changed structure of the VET workforce and the differentiation of the roles of practitioners across different types of registered training organisations and it identifies the implications of such changes for the future design of staff development Show less
The economics of vocational education and training in… 18 June 2001
By Chris Selby Smith, Fran Ferrier, Damon Anderson, Gerald Burke, Sonnie Hopkins, Michael Long, Leo Maglen, Jeff Malley, Phillip McKenzie, Chandra Shah

The book builds on CEET's review of the economics of vocational education and training for the… Show more

The book builds on CEET's review of the economics of vocational education and training for the Australian National Training Authority in 1994. Seven chapters discuss: the overall purpose of the review; changing employment patterns; demand for VET; supply of VET; special supply issues; finance and market issues; and finally, future research, access and equity, and research impact. Show less
Training for the skilled trades in Australia, 1980-2000:… 12 June 2001
By Elizabeth Webster, Thea Bainger, Ross Kelly, Alfred Michael Dockery

This report examines trends in occupational mismatch in the metal, building, vehicle and electrical … Show more

This report examines trends in occupational mismatch in the metal, building, vehicle and electrical trades and questions whether the process of award restructuring has created incentives for unskilled blue collar workers to pursue skill-based career paths in the trades. The report examines the reasons for high attrition rates by qualified workers from their trade as well as the motives behind Show less
Linkages between vocational education and training… 8 June 2001
By Jihee Choi, Josie Misko, Oanh Phan, Kyeong-Jong Kang

This comparative study describes the vocational education and training systems of Korea and… Show more

This comparative study describes the vocational education and training systems of Korea and Australia. Its particular focus is on the linkages between training providers and industry in both countries. Researchers from the Korean Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training and the National Centre for Vocational Education Research have collaborated in conducting the research and Show less
The development of TAFE in Australia 5 June 2001
By Gillian Goozee

Goozee's popular title has been revised and updated again. It provides an historical account of the … Show more

Goozee's popular title has been revised and updated again. It provides an historical account of the development of Australia's public vocational education and training from its roots in the late 19th century to the end of the 1990s. This third edition has added a chapter on TAFE in the 1990s, covering such issues as the review of the ANTA Agreement, new apprenticeships, user choice, the National Show less
Issues and directions from a review of the Australian… 19 April 2001
By Stephen Saunders

This paper is a result of a literature review of 125 publications. It summarises the key issues and … Show more

This paper is a result of a literature review of 125 publications. It summarises the key issues and directions that are identified in the literature. Show less
Australian apprenticeships: Research readings 19 April 2001
By Nigel Smart

This publication summarises the outcomes of 11 research projects funded by the National Research… Show more

This publication summarises the outcomes of 11 research projects funded by the National Research and Evaluation Committee. It also contains an introductory chapter by Nigel Smart and an invited chapter from Kaye Schofield. Summaries of each of the 11 research projects are also available in the companion volume - Australian Apprenticeships: Research at a glance. Show less
Adult retraining and reskilling in Australia and South Korea 20 March 2001
By Katrina Ball, Young-Hyan Lee, Oanh Phan, Houng-sun Ra

This study explores the mechanisms utilised by adults in Australia and Korea to keep their skills… Show more

This study explores the mechanisms utilised by adults in Australia and Korea to keep their skills current or to enhance their range of skills. The study identified areas of the vocational education and training systems in the two countries which are providing positive outcomes for adults who are retraining and upskilling, and also highlighted areas of the sector not adequately servicing the needs Show less
Measuring the outcomes of VET: Review of research 11 June 2000
By Tom Dumbrell

This report describes the range of outcome measures used in the VET systems and reviews a range of… Show more

This report describes the range of outcome measures used in the VET systems and reviews a range of literature concerning these measures. The report identifies various perspectives on outcome measures - those of governments, of employers, of students and the broader community and how these perspectives influence the type of measures in use. The report covers research related to student outcomes, Show less
Making the grade? Globalisation and the training market in… 11 June 2000
By Richard Hall, John Buchanan, Tanya Bretherton, Kristin Van Barneveld, Richard Pickersgill

How does the industry training market actually operate in contemporary Australia and how well does… Show more

How does the industry training market actually operate in contemporary Australia and how well does the training market meet the needs of employers grappling with the challenges of globalisation? Show less

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