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Learning through Indigenous business: The role of… 27 July 2005
By Kate Flamsteed, Barry Golding

This report explores the ways in which Indigenous Australians are learning through enterprise and… Show more

This report explores the ways in which Indigenous Australians are learning through enterprise and small business development. It reveals that this learning will be more effective if it takes into account that Indigenous experience differs by location, with remote areas offering a significant challenge. Learning through Indigenous business is most effective where learning is tied to earning; the Show less
Vocational education and training provision and recidivism… 25 July 2005
By Victor Callan, John Gardner

This report examines links between prisoners' participation in the vocational education and… Show more

This report examines links between prisoners' participation in the vocational education and training (VET) programs available within the Queensland prison system and their chances of returning to prison. The findings reveal that being involved in VET before initial release decreases the chances of returning to prison from 32% to 23%. Nevertheless, particular attention needs to be given to Show less
Attitudes, intentions and participation 1 July 2005
By Siek Toon Khoo, John Ainley, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report investigates the relationship between students' attitudes to school and their… Show more

This report investigates the relationship between students' attitudes to school and their intentions to participate in education and training. It follows how these attitudes influence participation in Year 12 and also in further education and training. Their educational intentions and attainments are looked at within the context of earlier school achievement, social background, geographic location Show less
Adult literacy and numeracy: At a glance 30 June 2005
By Sue Foster, Francesca Beddie

This publication explores adult literacy and numeracy. It draws on major insights from a wide body… Show more

This publication explores adult literacy and numeracy. It draws on major insights from a wide body of recent research commissioned by NCVER and funded by the Department of Education, Science and Training. It shows that literacy and numeracy practices change over time, and that the literacy challenge is not confined to those people traditionally considered to be poorly educated or unsuccessful. It Show less
Getting the job done: How employers use and value… 30 June 2005
By Ray Townsend, Peter Waterhouse, Marg Malloch

How employers perceive, use and value vocational education and training qualifications is an… Show more

How employers perceive, use and value vocational education and training qualifications is an important, but also complex, issue. This report captures the views of a small number of employers within 14 different companies, over eight industries. The broad conclusion is that employers place high value on learning and capability and competence, irrespective of whether this leads to, or is reflected Show less
Enterprises' commitment to nationally recognised… 29 June 2005
By Erica Smith, Richard Pickersgill, Peter Rushbrook, Andrew Smith

This report aims to provide a clearer understanding of how and why enterprises use nationally… Show more

This report aims to provide a clearer understanding of how and why enterprises use nationally recognised type of training. It finds that an enterprise's decision to engage in recognised training is not made lightly and decisions are made afresh each time a new training need arises. Successfully embedding training in enterprises involves a three-phase process - engagement, extension and integration Show less
The mature-aged and skill development activities: A… 28 June 2005
By Peter Thomson, Susan Dawe, Alison Anlezark, Kaye Bowman

Many older Australians are up-skilling or retraining to maintain gainful employment or pursue other … Show more

Many older Australians are up-skilling or retraining to maintain gainful employment or pursue other interests. This study, a systematic review of existing research, set out to find evidence that skill development activities for the mature-aged lead to improved employment opportunities and improved productivity. It also looks at what factors act as barriers or facilitators to these key outcomes, Show less
An aid to systematic reviews of research in vocational… 28 June 2005
By Alison Anlezark, Susan Dawe, Sarah Hayman

A systematic review of research is a decision-making tool for policy and practice. It is a piece of … Show more

A systematic review of research is a decision-making tool for policy and practice. It is a piece of research in its own right, using explicit and rigorous methods that follow a standard set of stages: to identify; critically appraise; and synthesise relevant research (both published and unpublished) to answer a specific question. This report documents the establishment of NCVER's own eight-step Show less
Why do students leave? Leaving vocational education and… 6 June 2005
By Victor Callan

This report investigates the characteristics and motivations of students who do not complete the… Show more

This report investigates the characteristics and motivations of students who do not complete the training course they enrol in. It finds that non-completion is associated with poor educational background and unemployment and also finds that the numbers of students who leave vocational education and training without any achievements are over estimated, and improvements to data systems are needed. Show less
Course change and attrition from higher education 1 June 2005
By Julie McMillan, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report looks at the pathways of recent school leavers who enter the higher education sector in … Show more

This report looks at the pathways of recent school leavers who enter the higher education sector in Australia. It focuses on the first three years following senior secondary school. It aims to provide estimates of the proportions of entrants who change courses or leave the higher education sector before completing a course. It will also identify factors associated with course change and attrition Show less
Assessing the value of additional years of schooling for… 1 June 2005
By Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Alfred Michael Dockery

The aim of this study is to discover whether it is beneficial for all young people to complete… Show more

The aim of this study is to discover whether it is beneficial for all young people to complete school. It provides estimates of the benefits of additional years of schooling for young people assessed as non-academically inclined. Evidence shows that further years of education can be detrimental to some young people. The report concludes that policy makers should ensure reasonable alternatives Show less
The first year experience: The transition from secondary… 1 June 2005
By Kylie Hillman, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report aims to research the importance of the transition from secondary school to higher… Show more

This report aims to research the importance of the transition from secondary school to higher education as the first year experience can have a major impact on later study options and participation. It questions how satisfied tertiary students are with their initial experiences of education at university and TAFE and what areas of their transaction have been difficult; looks into who are most Show less
What value do Australian employers give to qualifications? 30 May 2005
By Lee Ridoutt, Chris Selby Smith, Kevin Hummel, Christina Cheang

This report is about employers and how they value and use qualifications in their business… Show more

This report is about employers and how they value and use qualifications in their business decisions. The research indicates clear differences in the value placed on and use made of qualifications by employers for different groups of workers and occupations. Qualifications are considered more important for higher-level occupations and employers use them predominantly to recruit new employees and Show less
Factors pertaining to quality outcomes of shorter duration… 30 May 2005
By Kaye Bowman, John Stanwick, Ann Blythe

The objective of this project was to examine existing literature and national data to identify key… Show more

The objective of this project was to examine existing literature and national data to identify key factors in achieving quality outcomes from shorter duration apprenticeships and traineeships. It was found that apprentices and trainees undertaking programs of two years or less have a higher rate of non-completion than those doing longer training and this non-completion is the key issue related to Show less
Reframe, rename, revitalise: Future directions for the… 30 May 2005
By Kate Perkins

The National Reporting System (NRS) was developed to report the outcomes of English language,… Show more

The National Reporting System (NRS) was developed to report the outcomes of English language, literacy and numeracy provision in Australia's vocational education and training and adult and community education sectors, and in labour market programs. Since its introduction, however, the NRS has been used as more than a reporting tool. It has also been used for setting standards and for curricular Show less
The place of recognised qualifications in the outcomes of… 20 May 2005
By Lee Ridoutt, Kevin Hummel, Chris Selby Smith, Ralph Dutneall

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between requirements of particular jobs… Show more

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between requirements of particular jobs and, in the opinion of employers, formal qualifications. A large number of competencies were identified by employers as required for jobs to be performed well. Generally, this was significantly in excess of those needed to obtain a qualification at an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level Show less
Skilling a seasonal workforce: A way forward for rural… 20 May 2005
By Sue Kilpatrick, Helen Bound

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as… Show more

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and tourism. This report examines the diverse nature of the seasonal workforce in two locations and the approaches used in their training. The report finds that the seasonal workforce is diverse and has varied training needs. Like others marginally attached to the workforce Show less
Adult literacy research overviews, 2005 18 May 2005
By Various

This suite of overviews provides a comprehensive summary of each of NCVER's managed adult literacy… Show more

This suite of overviews provides a comprehensive summary of each of NCVER's managed adult literacy and numeracy research projects funded in 2003. Show less
People with a disability in vocational education and… 11 May 2005
By Toni Cavallaro, Paul Foley, John Saunders, Kaye Bowman

This statistical compendium examines, firstly, vocational education and training (VET) students… Show more

This statistical compendium examines, firstly, vocational education and training (VET) students with a disability as a whole group, focusing on their participation levels, achievements and outcomes from VET, and identifies gaps and/or issues with the existing data. This is followed by a section dealing with people with different types of disabilities and a conclusion. The appendix contains Show less
Student traffic: Two-way movement between vocational… 20 April 2005
By Roger Harris, Robert Sumner, Linda Rainey

Movement in Australia's tertiary sector - between and within higher education and vocational… Show more

Movement in Australia's tertiary sector - between and within higher education and vocational education and training - is a key feature of Australia's post-compulsory education system. This report investigates the extent and nature of student traffic between the two sectors, nationally and in South Australia from 1997 to 2002. Movement from university to VET was dominated by women and mature-aged Show less

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