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Qualifications use for recruitment in the Australian labour … 21 December 2005
By Jack Keating, Tanya Nicholas, John Polesel, Jocelyn Watson

The use and value of qualifications has gained a significant amount of policy attention in recent… Show more

The use and value of qualifications has gained a significant amount of policy attention in recent years. This study examines the use of qualifications within the recruitment searching and decision-making processes undertaken by employers in the labour market. It uses data gained from a survey of 359 employers from across Australia. The results verify that employers place higher value on personal Show less
Employers and qualifications: At a glance 8 November 2005
By Ann Blythe, Kaye Bowman

Over the past decade, the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector has focused on… Show more

Over the past decade, the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector has focused on the outcomes of training in terms of qualifications and competencies. Up until this time there had been little information available on the value that employers place on qualifications and how they use them to contribute to the success of their business. This 'at a glance' synthesises recent research Show less
Australian Qualifications Framework lower-level… 3 November 2005
By John Stanwick

This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead young people aged 15-24… Show more

This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead young people aged 15-24 years in terms of employment and further study. A prime motivation for young people undertaking these qualifications is to facilitate transition into the labour market. These qualifications are aimed at developing basic vocational skills or preparatory access skills. The findings indicate that 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
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

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