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Outcomes from higher-level vocational education and… 22 September 2006
By John Stanwick

Where do higher-level VET qualifications lead? This study investigates whether they lead to… Show more

Where do higher-level VET qualifications lead? This study investigates whether they lead to employment at associate professional or higher occupations, or whether they are a pathway to university studies. Findings indicate that there are good employment outcomes for some graduates, although often at below associate professional level. The study also found that these qualifications are a Show less
Dusting off the shelves: Getting the most value out of… 22 September 2006
By Giselle Mawer, Elaine Jackson

This report provides an analysis of data gathered from vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

This report provides an analysis of data gathered from vocational education and training (VET) policy-makers, industry representatives, resource development managers and practitioners about their experiences and views on the uptake and implementation of equity learning resources. These resources are aimed at supporting trainers in teaching their students. A range of enablers and barriers to the Show less
Creating synergies: Local government facilitating learning… 4 August 2006
By Peter Waterhouse, Crina Virgona, Richard Brown

This report documents the evolution and development of four learning communities in Victoria, which … Show more

This report documents the evolution and development of four learning communities in Victoria, which are involved in local government. It investigates the challenges and complexities involved in getting these communities off the ground and what roles, if any, vocational education and training (VET) institutions have played. Key principles emerging from the study include the importance of Show less
Private training providers in Australia: Their… 27 July 2006
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Carmel McCarthy

This study examines the nature of the training activity of private registered training… Show more

This study examines the nature of the training activity of private registered training organisations (RTOs) offered to Australian students in 2003, based on data from a national sample of 330 RTOs. The study also provides estimates of the private sector's overall contribution to the total vocational education and training (VET) effort in Australia for that year. Private providers are diverse and Show less
Reframing adult literacy and numeracy course outcomes: A… 19 July 2006
By Jo Balatti, Stephen Black, Ian Falk

This study investigated whether adult literacy and numeracy courses produced social capital… Show more

This study investigated whether adult literacy and numeracy courses produced social capital outcomes, which are changes in students' connections with networks of people. The study found that 80% of the students improved the structure of their networks and the way they communicated, as well as contributing to positive socioeconomic benefits in the areas of education and learning, employment and Show less
Building learning communities: Partnerships, social capital … 11 July 2006
By Janelle Allison, Scott Gorringe, Justine Lacey

This study examines the nature of the impact of vocational education and training (VET), and its… Show more

This study examines the nature of the impact of vocational education and training (VET), and its project-based activities and partnerships, on the development of sustainable communities in regional Australia. It finds that VET plays a critical role as the entry point to learning and builds considerable social and other forms of capital in regional communities. The study points to new Show less
Literacy support for Indigenous people: Current systems and … 7 April 2006
By Narelle McGlusky, Lenora Thaker

Difficulty with literacy and numeracy is a significant barrier to Indigenous students accessing… Show more

Difficulty with literacy and numeracy is a significant barrier to Indigenous students accessing vocational education and training. This study explored the literacy and numeracy support systems available to Indigenous VET students and determined which systems work for both students and teachers and produce positive outcomes for Indigenous students, including successful completion. This has Show less
Mix or match? New Apprentices' learning styles and… 28 February 2006
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, John Bone

The research investigated the learning preferences of New Apprentices and training preferences of… Show more

The research investigated the learning preferences of New Apprentices and training preferences of their trainers in the manufacturing, community and retail services sectors, and outlines how this data can be used to inform trainers. The study showed that the preferred workplace features of trainers and New Apprentices in manufacturing were quite different from those in retail and community Show less
Recognition of prior learning: At a glance 8 February 2006
By Jo Hargreaves

Recognition of prior learning is a process whereby people have the skills and knowledge they have… Show more

Recognition of prior learning is a process whereby people have the skills and knowledge they have developed outside the formal education system assessed and valued against qualifications frameworks. This publication gives an overview of recent research into recognition of prior learning within the Australian vocational education and training system. Show less
Facilitating learning through effective teaching: At a… 10 January 2006
By Damian Blake, Peter J Smith

Teaching and learning styles in the vocational education and training (VET) sector have changed… Show more

Teaching and learning styles in the vocational education and training (VET) sector have changed substantially over the last decade in response to changed national and international conditions. This 'at a glance' describes these changes, which can basically be summarised as a shift from traditional teaching in classrooms to facilitating learning, and involving a substantial reliance on the Show less
Economic returns to education and training for adults with… 21 December 2005
By Lynne Gleeson

The idea that individuals,enterprises and economies gain financially from increased participation… Show more

The idea that individuals,enterprises and economies gain financially from increased participation in education or training is often assumed, but is not always easy to demonstrate or quantify. This report explores the benefits of further training for people with low levels of numeracy by analysing Australian and United States longitudinal data which allow links to be made between numeracy level, Show less
Lessons and challenges: Vocational education in schools -… 21 December 2005
By Kate Barnett, Robin Ryan

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the… Show more

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the perspectives of the published literature and policy documentation between 1997 and 2003 is the subject of this report. It identifies progress made and concludes that vocational programs in schools are meeting expectations and have achieved a legitimate place in the school curriculum, but that several Show less
Indigenous vocational education and training: At a glance 18 November 2005
By Katy O'Callaghan

This publication presents the results of a comprehensive research program on Indigenous Australians … Show more

This publication presents the results of a comprehensive research program on Indigenous Australians in vocational education and training (VET), along with feedback from over 200 people who attended the NCVER Research Forum on Indigenous VET in August 2005. The planning and implementation of the research strategy and the forum were undertaken in a partnership between the National Centre for Show less
Aspects of training that meet Indigenous Australians'… 18 November 2005
By Cydde Miller

Indigenous Australians participate in training for many reasons and achieve a range of outcomes.… Show more

Indigenous Australians participate in training for many reasons and achieve a range of outcomes. This systematic review of existing research focuses on the key factors required to ensure Indigenous people achieve the outcomes they aspire to personally and for their communities. It provides evidence to enable vocational education and training policy-makers and practitioners to act and move forward Show less
Learning numeracy on the job: A case study of chemical… 4 November 2005
By Gail FitzSimons, Susan Mlcek, Oksana Hull, Claire Wright

Ensuring that people have the appropriate level of numeracy skills is particularly important in… Show more

Ensuring that people have the appropriate level of numeracy skills is particularly important in jobs which involve a risk to public safety and the environment. This research investigates the job-related numeracy requirements in the chemical spraying and handling operations of the horticulture, local government, outdoor recreation and warehousing industries. Findings from this study indicate that Show less
Using information and communication technologies in adult… 26 October 2005
By Ilana Snyder, Anne Jones, Joseph Lo Bianco

New information and communication technologies are changing literacy practices at an unprecedented… Show more

New information and communication technologies are changing literacy practices at an unprecedented rate. As literacies are being transformed by technological change, electronic communication and the globalisation of knowledge, this poses new questions and challenges for literacy educators. Using a case study approach, this report examines the interaction between new and emerging digital Show less
E-learning in Australia and Korea: Learning from practice 6 October 2005
By Josie Misko, Jihee Choi, Sun Yee Hong, In Sook Lee

This project investigates the uptake of e-learning in two countries (Australia and Korea) which… Show more

This project investigates the uptake of e-learning in two countries (Australia and Korea) which have experienced a rapid expansion of the use of information technology in education and training. A key finding is that although e-learning can increase flexibility and cost efficiencies in the delivery of training, it cannot on its own guarantee successful learning outcomes for students. The way in Show less
Integrated approaches to teaching adult literacy in… 26 September 2005
By Rosa McKenna, Lynne Fitzpatrick

New ways of thinking about how language, literacy and numeracy skills are taught has coincided with … Show more

New ways of thinking about how language, literacy and numeracy skills are taught has coincided with a fundamental policy change in the vocational education and training sector. A major development has been the integration of literacy, language and numeracy skills into vocational training. The complexity of the issues makes it important to gain a better understanding of what actually happens in Show less
Unmet student demand for tertiary education 14 September 2005
By Margaret Giles, Michael McLure, Alfred Michael Dockery

This report investigates factors that influence the decision-making process of applicants and the… Show more

This report investigates factors that influence the decision-making process of applicants and the outcomes of post-school applications using the 2001 Survey of Education, Training and Information Technology. It finds that inability to obtain any place at a university or vocational education and training institute in 2001 was very low, but considerably higher in terms of getting a place in a Show less
Getting to grips with learning styles 18 August 2005
By Jennifer Dalton, Peter J Smith

This booklet gives teachers and trainers in vocational education and training some easily… Show more

This booklet gives teachers and trainers in vocational education and training some easily digestible information about learning styles. It provides practical tips on how to identify students' learning styles, and how to respond to individuals and groups based on their preferred methods of learning. There is not a 'best' theory about learning styles; however, understanding learning styles theories Show less

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