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Student transfer: At a glance 12 June 2009
By David D Curtis

In this At a glance we summarise what is known about student transfer between the vocational… Show more

In this At a glance we summarise what is known about student transfer between the vocational education and training (VET) and higher education sectors. Transfer occurs when a student who has enrolled in one sector subsequently commences a qualification in the other. Some students have completed their first qualification, but some have not. The second qualification may be in the same field of Show less
Reflections on the tertiary education sector in Australia 24 April 2009
By Tom Karmel

This paper discusses a number of aspects of this tertiary education sector: the Australian… Show more

This paper discusses a number of aspects of this tertiary education sector: the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), which describes the qualifications offered by the three education sectors: schools, higher education and VET; student characteristics of the two sectors; a characterisation of higher education and VET; and student movement between the two sectors. Show less
Recognising non-formal and informal learning: Participant… 7 January 2009
By Larry Smith, Berwyn Clayton

Recognition of prior learning has been a longstanding major policy initiative within the education… Show more

Recognition of prior learning has been a longstanding major policy initiative within the education and training landscape. This report provides insights into how people become aware of their recognition options and explores factors that encourage or inhibit access to recognition of prior learning. This may assist practitioners offering recognition of prior learning services to make changes which Show less
Career development and VET: At a glance 8 August 2008
By Sian Halliday-Wynes, Francesca Beddie, John Saunders

Over the past ten years the changing landscape of society, work and education has led to… Show more

Over the past ten years the changing landscape of society, work and education has led to significant changes in career development services in Australia. This 'At a glance' gives an overview of recent research exploring how these services respond to the different client groups. Show less
Connecting the dots: A successful transition for deaf… 12 December 2007
By Catherine Clark

This study identifies and evaluates the pathways available from school to vocational education and… Show more

This study identifies and evaluates the pathways available from school to vocational education and training and to work, for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Research involved interviews with seven young people from Victoria who had either just completed secondary school and were enrolling in a VET course, or had completed a course and were looking for work. The study found that only Show less
The role of VET in helping young people's transition… 13 March 2007
By Davinia Woods

The recent research on the role that vocational education and training (VET) plays in assisting the … Show more

The recent research on the role that vocational education and training (VET) plays in assisting the transition from school to work for young people up to 24 years of age is summarised in this 'at a glance' publication. Show less
Crazy paving or stepping stones? Learning pathways within… 22 December 2006
By Roger Harris, Linda Rainey, Robert Sumner

Patterns of pathways between and within vocational education and training (VET) and higher… Show more

Patterns of pathways between and within vocational education and training (VET) and higher education are examined in this study. It compares the notion of straightforward pathways with what is actually happening. The researchers interviewed 49 students in South Australia who had participated in VET and/or higher education and who had been through more than one transition between VET and higher 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
What's in it for me? Recognition of prior learning in… 6 October 2004
By Kaaren Blom, Berwyn Clayton, Andrea Bateman, Marie Bedggood, Elvie Hughes

Recognition of prior learning is a crucial element in lifelong learning, but limited information… Show more

Recognition of prior learning is a crucial element in lifelong learning, but limited information exists about skills recognition implementation and outcomes within Australian enterprises. This study examines the nature of recognition within individual enterprises, including the processes employed, strategies in place for promotion and support, and perceived benefits for enterprises and employees. Show less
Valuing recognition of prior learning: Selected case… 14 May 2004
By Larry Smith

This report adds to the work on recognition of prior learning (RPL), particularly as it focuses on… Show more

This report adds to the work on recognition of prior learning (RPL), particularly as it focuses on private registered training providers' RPL processes - how it is practised and the factors that facilitate or impede its implementation. It reports that advantages of RPL can be found in the information gained from students', trainers' and employers' processes of acquiring and assessing recognition. Show less
Extending learning opportunities: A study of co-operation… 5 November 2003
By Chris Robinson, Josie Misko

Queensland is leading Australia in offering vocational education and training (VET) options to… Show more

Queensland is leading Australia in offering vocational education and training (VET) options to students through the VET in Schools program, and has the highest rate of school students enrolled in technical and further education (TAFE) institutes. However, the success of such initiatives is dependent on the ability to transfer qualifications gained (part or full) across educational sectors. The Show less
Indigenous people in vocational education and training: A… 2 September 2003
By John Saunders, Michael Jones, Kaye Bowman, Phil Loveder, Louise Brooks

This report provides a statistical overview of Indigenous peoples' participation and outcomes in… Show more

This report provides a statistical overview of Indigenous peoples' participation and outcomes in vocational education and training (VET) over the period of implementation of the Australian National Training Authority's 'Partners in a learning culture' strategy. It was developed as an outcome of the mid-term review of this strategy. The data analysis provides base benchmarks against which trends Show less
Recognition of prior learning in the vocational education… 6 August 2003
By Kaye Bowman, Berwyn Clayton, Andrea Bateman, Brian Knight, Peter Thomson, Jo Hargreaves, Kaaren Blom, Marilyn Enders

The implementation and management of recognition of prior learning (RPL) by registered training… Show more

The implementation and management of recognition of prior learning (RPL) by registered training organisations following the introduction of Australian Quality Training Framework standards are reviewed in this report. Proposals to support registered training organisations' compliance with RPL in the standards are also included. The report is based on work commissioned by the Australian National Show less
Giving credit: A review of RPL and credit transfer in the… 26 May 2003
By Andrea Bateman, Brian Knight

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer have become widely accepted and applied in… Show more

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer have become widely accepted and applied in the vocational education and training (VET) sector throughout the 1990s. This review documents their development between 1995 and 2001, giving an overview of Australian research with analyses of national data for the period. This report documents how and where RPL is applied and its perceived Show less
Movement of students from TAFE to university: A data… 11 August 1999
By Gail Cummins, Bernie Rutten, Derric Wagstaff

The outcomes of this project were intended to facilitate and contribute to further research into… Show more

The outcomes of this project were intended to facilitate and contribute to further research into the movement of students in both directions between TAFE and university and into cross-sectoral credit transfer arrangements. Show less
Transition pathways: What happens to students when they… 2 July 1999
By Josie Misko

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when… Show more

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when they leave school. Also examined are data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics which track the labour market outcomes of young people. Show less
The transfer of knowledge and skill to different contexts:… 11 June 1999
By Josie Misko

This book addresses the issue of whether or not skills learnt in one context are able to transfer… Show more

This book addresses the issue of whether or not skills learnt in one context are able to transfer successfully to other contexts. The findings showed that being able to perform a skill successfully in one context is not a guarantee of being able to perform the same skill in a different context. However, higher levels of proficiency in the first task increased the likelihood of higher levels of Show less
Issues regarding higher education graduates in vocational… 11 June 1998
By Mark Werner

This study of higher education graduates undertaking South Australian TAFE courses was conducted to … Show more

This study of higher education graduates undertaking South Australian TAFE courses was conducted to identify the reasons why higher education graduates undertake TAFE courses after graduating from a higher education course and how appropriate they found the TAFE course to their needs. The appropriateness of teaching styles and curriculum design are also investigated. Show less
Vocational education in schools: Review of research 11 June 1997
By Robin Ryan

This review of vocational education in schools notes the challenge that the introduction of… Show more

This review of vocational education in schools notes the challenge that the introduction of vocational education presents to a school system which has, until now, largely confined itself to delivering general academic subjects. Show less
Recognition of prior learning 11 June 1996
By John Wilson, Megan Lilly

Explores current practice, policy issues and implementation experiences associated with the… Show more

Explores current practice, policy issues and implementation experiences associated with the recognition of prior learning (RPL). Key issues include: the need for clarification of the term RPL,understanding competency as it relates to RPL, defining the audience to benefit from RPL, and charges for RPL services. Show less

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