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Mapping adult literacy performance 20 December 2011
By Michelle Circelli, Kate Perkins, David D Curtis

Language, literacy and numeracy are necessary for greater workforce participation, productivity and … Show more

Language, literacy and numeracy are necessary for greater workforce participation, productivity and social inclusion. Being able to measure the level of proficiency in these skills, and any changes in the level of skills, is important for getting a sense of how well language, literacy and numeracy programs are working. Two measurement tools used in Australia are the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Show less
Enabling the effective take-up of e-learning by custodial… 3 November 2011
By Malcolm Reason

The corrective services industry has a strong history of, and commitment to, the provision of… Show more

The corrective services industry has a strong history of, and commitment to, the provision of learning and development to its staff. Many Australian correctional jurisdictions are now implementing e-learning tools for this purpose. This research identifies a number of barriers and enablers which impact on the success of e-learning within corrections centres. Barriers can include attitudes and Show less
Understanding and improving labour mobility: a scoping paper 4 October 2011
By John Buchanan, Sally Wright, Susanna Baldwin

One of the challenges policy-makers face is the lack of systemic analysis around the concept of… Show more

One of the challenges policy-makers face is the lack of systemic analysis around the concept of labour mobility, especially in relation to how mobility is changing and what can be done to improve it. Case studies of the mining, meat processing and early childhood care occupations and analysis of data from the longitudinal survey Australia at work have been undertaken to explore key issues and Show less
The role of VET in workforce development: a story of… 4 October 2011
By Tanya Bretherton

This final report from a three-year research program puts the focus on the ability of VET to… Show more

This final report from a three-year research program puts the focus on the ability of VET to respond to workforce development challenges, particularly in industries characterised as low-skill entry points to the labour market. The key findings highlight the lack of incentive for workers in the meat processing and childcare sectors to train beyond mandatory levels due to casualised working Show less
The challenge of measurement: statistics for planning human … 8 September 2011
By Tom Karmel

This paper was presented at the joint Skills Australia and Industry Skills Councils 2011… Show more

This paper was presented at the joint Skills Australia and Industry Skills Councils 2011 conference, , at the Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne. It addresses the challenge of measurement in workforce development planning, and discusses the role of the various players in labour markets and the information they need to make optimal decisions. Show less
Embedding learning from formal training into sustained… 1 September 2011
By Cheryle Barker

Integrating learning into the workplace is the focus of this paper. A variety of strategies were… Show more

Integrating learning into the workplace is the focus of this paper. A variety of strategies were identified and their effectiveness tested in a pilot training program based in the health industry. Personal motivation, having access to resources in the workplace and being able to network and share ideas were critical to being able to integrate learning into the workplace. The research was funded Show less
Initial training for VET teachers: a portrait within a… 15 August 2011
By Hugh Guthrie, Alicen McNaughton, Tracy Gamlin

This report provides a portrait of the initial formal training for VET teachers in private and… Show more

This report provides a portrait of the initial formal training for VET teachers in private and public registered training organisations. It describes the features and content of generic courses offered both in the VET sector and higher education ranging from certificate IV TAA to graduate diplomas. It also provides details about the characteristics and numbers of students enrolled in a range of Show less
From education to employment: how long does it take? 29 June 2011
By Darcy Fitzpatrick, Laurence Lester, Kostas Mavromaras, Sue Richardson, Yan Sun

Using the 1995 cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth, this project examines how… Show more

Using the 1995 cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth, this project examines how long it takes for young people to move from education to work, and identifies factors that distinguish people who are able to move quickly into employment from those who take many months to find work. Show less
Fostering enterprise: the innovation and skills nexus -… 28 June 2011
By Penelope Curtin, John Stanwick, Francesca Beddie

The main impetus for the interest in innovation is that it is seen to improve productivity at the… Show more

The main impetus for the interest in innovation is that it is seen to improve productivity at the firm level and therefore improved economic prosperity and living standards. This edited volume was commissioned by the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations. The authors contribute a variety of views on innovation from different perspectives. Some of the main themes running Show less
Building the foundations: outcomes from the adult language, … 9 March 2011
By NCVER

The importance of adult language, literacy and numeracy for greater workforce participation,… Show more

The importance of adult language, literacy and numeracy for greater workforce participation, productivity and social inclusion are well recognised, with both national and international research demonstrating the benefits of increasing proficiency for both individuals and communities. But there are still more questions to be answered, such as what is the extent of adult language, literacy and Show less
Research messages 2010 4 March 2011
By NCVER

Research messages 2010 is a collection of summaries of research projects published by the National… Show more

Research messages 2010 is a collection of summaries of research projects published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The summaries are clustered under five broad themes used by NCVER to organise its research and analysis: Industry and employers; Students and individuals; Teaching and learning: VET system; and VET in context. Research messages 2010 also has an Show less
Skill (mis)matches and over-education of younger workers 11 January 2011
By Chris Ryan, Mathias Sinning

This study investigates the extent of over-education among younger workers.

This study investigates the extent of over-education among younger workers. Show less
The role of VET in alcohol and other drugs workforce… 20 December 2010
By Ken Pidd, Ann Roche, Amanda Carne

The community services and health industries have experienced a period of growth in recent… Show more

The community services and health industries have experienced a period of growth in recent times. This report focuses on the sub-section, alcohol and other drugs, which has had difficulty recruiting staff. Show less
A short history of initial VET teacher training 7 December 2010
By Hugh Guthrie

This paper examines initial VET teacher training from the late 1979s to the present, based on the… Show more

This paper examines initial VET teacher training from the late 1979s to the present, based on the literature and the author's personal experiences. While much has changed, many of the issues and approaches that are apparent in the early literature remain the same today. There is cause for optimism and the author proposes a number of approaches to improve the quality and relevance of initial Show less
Responding to changing skill demands: training packages and … 2 December 2010
By Josie Misko

This report looks at whether vocational education and training (VET) is equipped to meet the… Show more

This report looks at whether vocational education and training (VET) is equipped to meet the changing needs of the modern workplace. Show less
Working and learning in the Australian meat processing… 11 November 2010
By NCVER

Work practices, skill use and the nature of the workforce in the Australian red-meat-processing… Show more

Work practices, skill use and the nature of the workforce in the Australian red-meat-processing sector have undergone significant change over the last few decades. This research overview, based on case studies of four leading enterprises, discusses the importance of supervision and training in the workplace, and how vocational educational and training can contribute. Show less
Work, skills and training in the Australian red meat… 11 November 2010
By Kent Norton, Mike Rafferty

This report shows that training in the meat-processing sector is now oriented towards on-the-job… Show more

This report shows that training in the meat-processing sector is now oriented towards on-the-job induction and the learning of single tasks rather than having a trade-based approach (industrial butcher). Show less
Does support for VET reduce employee churn? A case study in … 25 October 2010
By Kath Curry

To what extent do local governments use vocational education and training as a staff retention… Show more

To what extent do local governments use vocational education and training as a staff retention strategy? Human resources personnel from a selection of councils around Australia believed that a lack of career development or training opportunities might cause an employee to leave their organisation. The had some reservations about the quality and value of VET, but planned to continue to use it for Show less
Review of NCVER building researcher capacity initiative 20 October 2010
By Ashlea Bartram, John Stanwick, Phil Loveder

In mid-2010 NCVER undertook a review of its building researcher capacity initiative in order to… Show more

In mid-2010 NCVER undertook a review of its building researcher capacity initiative in order to inform its direction into the future. The review found that the initiative had achieved a high profile among vocational education and training (VET) practitioners. The scholarship programs had heightened awareness about the role research can play in fostering good practice and a culture of evaluation. Show less
Professional development in the vocational education and… 2 September 2010
By Hugh Guthrie

This paper explores a range of issues related to the development of the VET workforce. It examines… Show more

This paper explores a range of issues related to the development of the VET workforce. It examines key issues underpinning professional development structures and proposes a set of features integral to a comprehensive workforce development strategy. Show less

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