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Paradise nearly gained: Volume 2 - Case studies of impact… 3 September 2002
By Llandis Barratt-Pugh, Geoffrey N Soutar

This report is a companion document to Paradise nearly gained: Volume 1 and provides case studies… Show more

This report is a companion document to Paradise nearly gained: Volume 1 and provides case studies of companies who used the Frontline Management Initiative (FMI). It provides a rich picture of the FMI diversity and developmental activity in a wide range of organisations. It enables practitioners to scan the variety of options and issues involved, and to customise the FMI to their unique Show less
Factors influencing the implementation of training and… 2 July 2002
By Lee Ridoutt, Kevin Hummel, Ralph Dutneall, Chris Selby Smith

This report builds on and extends earlier work examining the key drivers that affect the quantity… Show more

This report builds on and extends earlier work examining the key drivers that affect the quantity and nature of training undertaken by Australian enterprises. It focuses on enterprises in the entertainment related and process manufacturing industries and explores how they view training and its importance within their overall operating structure. Show less
Focussing on generic skills in training packages 16 May 2002
By Susan Dawe

Ten industry training packages are investigated to assess how much focus they give to the… Show more

Ten industry training packages are investigated to assess how much focus they give to the attainment of generic skills. Author Susan Dawe draws on recent case studies of ten Australian industries where generic skills are taught in companies and TAFE institutes using training packages. This in-depth study also examines approaches that can enhance the delivery of generic skills so that students are Show less
New management practices and enterprise training 15 May 2002
By Andrew Smith, Eddie Oczkowski, Charles Noble, Robert Macklin

This report explores the changing nature of the demand for training in enterprises which have… Show more

This report explores the changing nature of the demand for training in enterprises which have adopted new management practices. The new management practices examined in this report include the learning organisation, total quality management, lean production, team working and business process re-engineering. As a result of a survey of private sector enterprises and survey of HR practitioners the Show less
Graduate satisfaction and entry-level training in office… 17 December 2001
By Michael Long, Lyn Robinson, Jeff Malley

This report presents results from the 1997 TAFE Graduate Destination Survey and from interviews… Show more

This report presents results from the 1997 TAFE Graduate Destination Survey and from interviews conducted in 1998 with staff from nine courses in entry-level office skills. The aim of the report is to compare satisfaction ratings and the outcomes achieved by graduates from courses at similar levels and in similar fields of studies across different training organisations. Show less
What are the essential capabilities for those who manage… 17 December 2001
By Victor Callan

This project developed and tested a management and leadership capability framework for vocational… Show more

This project developed and tested a management and leadership capability framework for vocational education and training (VET) directors and senior managers. Nine capabilities emerged as required of VET leaders and managers: provides corporate vision and direction; focuses strategically; achieves outcomes; develops and manages resources; change leadership; interpersonal relationships; personal Show less
Getting to grips with returns on investment in training 31 October 2001
By Josie Misko

This book provides an overview of approaches to assessing returns on investment in training. It… Show more

This book provides an overview of approaches to assessing returns on investment in training. It also introduces readers to practical strategies for calculating these returns. Show less
Mapping and tracking: Data collections for monitoring… 24 September 2001
By Richard Teese, Louise Watson

This project investigates the usefulness of institutional data collections for monitoring student… Show more

This project investigates the usefulness of institutional data collections for monitoring student pathways between the following education sectors: schools, VET, higher education and adult community education. The main purpose of institutional data collections is to gather data for administrative as well as policy and planning purposes. The purpose of this project was to identify areas in which Show less
Using training indicators to improve planning for… 3 September 2001
By Stephen Saunders

'Training indicators' - current and future indicators of VET demand and supply that guide… Show more

'Training indicators' - current and future indicators of VET demand and supply that guide investment decisions in skill training - are increasingly important in the national, State and regional VET planning cycles. This report makes recommendations for good practice in the use of training indicators and for improvements in their range and their dissemination. Show less
Training for productivity 9 April 2001
By Leo Maglen, Sonnie Hopkins, Gerald Burke

Is spending on training personnel worthwhile? Many of the firms in the research reported here… Show more

Is spending on training personnel worthwhile? Many of the firms in the research reported here believed so; and what is more, results in manufacturing (footwear, wire products) suggest that it delivered sizeable returns in labour productivity. Importantly, findings support the view that firms should be undertaking long-term strategic planning, not just targeting day-to-day problems. The research Show less
Demands of training: Australian tourism and hospitality 11 June 2000
By Brett Freeland

Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry go to great lengths to ensure they select… Show more

Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry go to great lengths to ensure they select applicants with the right personality and attitude for the job. Training in the tourism and hospitality industry must be directly applicable to the workplace. This report provides details of how best to customise training to meet the skill requirements of tourism and hospitality enterprises. Show less
Changing nature and organisation of work and the… 11 June 2000
By Simon Marginson

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of… Show more

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of work and how some international economic developments have affected the position of workers. The author examines some of the issues these trends raise for education and training and argues for government intervention in vocational education and training on economic and equity groups. Show less
Globalisation and its impact on VET: Review of research 9 July 1999
By Barry Hobart

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics… Show more

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics and education. This publication addresses a world-wide view of globalisation and its potential impact on most areas of technical and vocational education and training. It is particularly relevant to policy-makers, planners, curriculum developers and industry partners in both formal and non-formal Show less
Women in process manufacturing industries: Factors shaping… 11 June 1999
By Lesley Treleaven

In the extensive literature search investigating the position of women in management and leadership … Show more

In the extensive literature search investigating the position of women in management and leadership in the workforce, there is consistent evidence of the way structures, practices, beliefs, values and attitudes continue to account for the problem of gender equity in the workforce. Much of the literature to date has, therefore, documented the considerable barriers to women's success in workplace Show less
The impact of R&D on VET decision-making: A range of… 11 June 1999
By Chris Selby Smith

This publication is made up of 17 case studies exploring the relationships between research and… Show more

This publication is made up of 17 case studies exploring the relationships between research and development and decision-making in vocational education and training. Show less
Developing the training market of the future 11 June 1997
By NCVER

This submission is a review of research literature in Australia since 1990. It focuses on the… Show more

This submission is a review of research literature in Australia since 1990. It focuses on the following seven issues: strengthening demand, information, intermediaries, increasing responsiveness of supply, funding of training, TAFE in a competitive training market, and regulation. Show less

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