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Working in harmony: The links between the labour market and … 28 May 2008
By Mark Cully

The linkage between tertiary education and the labour market in Australia is examined in this paper … Show more

The linkage between tertiary education and the labour market in Australia is examined in this paper presented, in 2004, to the Korea Research Institute of Vocational Education and Training at the 7th Anniversary International Seminar on Linkage between Higher Education and Labour Market. Show less
Let's reflect on VET 15 May 2008
By Gregor Ramsey

This paper was a before-dinner address to the Management Team Retreat of NCVER in October 2007. It… Show more

This paper was a before-dinner address to the Management Team Retreat of NCVER in October 2007. It looks at how education and training has changed over the last 15 years, and discusses topics such as sustainable development, leadership and management, and literacy and numeracy. Show less
Getting on [line] with it ... surveying student experiences 14 May 2008
By Sarah Sutcliffe

This paper explores issues of engagement, response rates, access, confidentiality and security in… Show more

This paper explores issues of engagement, response rates, access, confidentiality and security in relation to the Canberra Institute of Technology's move from a paper-based student experience survey to an online survey. It discusses a variety of theories and strategies which will inform the future development and implementation of online student experience surveys, including benefits such as Show less
Effective models of employment-based training 8 May 2008
By Sarojni Choy, Kaye Bowman, Stephen Billett, Louise Wignall, Sandra Haukka

Australia needs highly skilled workers to sustain a healthy economy. Current employment-based… Show more

Australia needs highly skilled workers to sustain a healthy economy. Current employment-based training models have limitations in meeting the demands for highly skilled labour supply. The research explored current and emerging models of employment-based training to propose more effective models at higher VET qualifications that can maintain a balance between institution and work-based learning. Show less
Accelerated apprenticeships: Apprentice, employer and… 8 May 2008
By Victor Callan

This research examined recent pilots of accelerated apprenticeships in the automotive industry in… Show more

This research examined recent pilots of accelerated apprenticeships in the automotive industry in Queensland. Interviews with apprentices, employers and teachers showed that the traditional model is still well regarded. It is not failing, but does require evolutionary change. Show less
Career advice in Australian secondary schools: Use and… 1 May 2008
By Sheldon Rothman, Kylie Hillman, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report examines young people's participation in career advice activities while at school and… Show more

This report examines young people's participation in career advice activities while at school and their perceptions of the usefulness of the advice they receive. The data are from the 2003 15 year old cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY). Research report no. 53 This report, published by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), is part of the Longitudinal Show less
The role of vocational education and training in welfare to … 30 April 2008
By John Guenther, Ian Falk, Allan Arnott

This report investigates the role that vocational education and training (VET) can play in the… Show more

This report investigates the role that vocational education and training (VET) can play in the transition from welfare to work. Case studies showed that VET can, and often does, help people move into paid work. However, target groups have varied needs and the study concludes that the VET sector has more to do in catering for these subgroups. Show less
Skilled migration and the workforce: An overview 11 April 2008
By John Saunders

This publication provides a brief overview of migration, with an emphasis on the contribution… Show more

This publication provides a brief overview of migration, with an emphasis on the contribution migration has made to the workforce. It shows that Australia has been using targeted migration programs to expand and enhance the skills base of its workforce for some time. Show less
Creating learning spaces for refugees: The role of… 2 April 2008
By Beatriz Miralles-Lombardo, Judith Miralles, Barry Golding

Through the experiences of refugees from Bosnia, Iraq and Sudan, this research sought to explore… Show more

Through the experiences of refugees from Bosnia, Iraq and Sudan, this research sought to explore the role multicultural community organisations play in creating important informal networks and learning spaces that connect people from refugee backgrounds to the wider Australian community. In particular, the research sought to identify how such organisations assist refugees in their learning of Show less
Complex not simple: The vocational education and training… 2 April 2008
By Kate Barnett, John Spoehr

The welfare-to-work policy aims to encourage certain welfare recipients to pursue pathways that… Show more

The welfare-to-work policy aims to encourage certain welfare recipients to pursue pathways that lead to paid employment. This report explores the role that the vocational education and training (VET) system can play in assisting people move from welfare to work. The researchers examined the experiences of VET students from the relevant welfare groups and sought the views of other key stakeholders Show less
VET pathways taken by school leavers 1 April 2008
By Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), David D Curtis

This report examines the vocational education and training (VET) pathways pursued by young people… Show more

This report examines the vocational education and training (VET) pathways pursued by young people since leaving school. It investigates the characteristics of those who pursue VET, their persistence in those programs, and the labour force and related outcomes that they experience following their VET participation. The investigation uses data collected as part of the Longitudinal Surveys of Show less
Helping students with mental illness: Lessons from TAFE… 31 March 2008
By Cydde Miller, Nhi Nguyen

This brief publication accompanies the report 'Who's supporting us? TAFE staff perspectives on… Show more

This brief publication accompanies the report 'Who's supporting us? TAFE staff perspectives on supporting students with a mental illness'. Aimed at TAFE staff, it provides a summary of the key findings of the report, including lessons from participants about strategies to help students with mental illness, and useful resources. Show less
Who's supporting us? TAFE staff perspectives on… 31 March 2008
By Cydde Miller, Nhi Nguyen

Students reporting a mental illness do poorly in vocational education and training (VET) compared… Show more

Students reporting a mental illness do poorly in vocational education and training (VET) compared with other disability groups. This is a challenge for the VET sector. Teachers and support staff are at the frontline in responding to the needs of these students and this research explored staff perspectives on how TAFE institutes in Australia are supporting students with mental illnesses. Show less
Research messages 2007 25 March 2008
By NCVER

Research messages 2007 is a collection of summaries of all research projects published by the… Show more

Research messages 2007 is a collection of summaries of all research projects published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research in 2007, including conference papers and occasional papers. It also has an overview of the research highlights for the year. The summaries are clustered under five broad themes used by NCVER to organise its VET research and analysis: Industry and employers Show less
Working from strengths: Venturing towards strength-based… 13 March 2008
By Peter Waterhouse, Crina Virgona

Developed for practitioners, this resource introduces adult literacy educators to the principles of … Show more

Developed for practitioners, this resource introduces adult literacy educators to the principles of strength-based practice, a technique that concentrates on the strengths, capacities and aspirations of individuals and uses these as a catalyst for change and growth. The resource provides examples of key processes and techniques, as well as information about where to access additional resources Show less
Vocational education and training and casual workers in the … 25 February 2008
By Susan Dawe, John Saunders, Nhi Nguyen

Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in… Show more

Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in general, receive less training than those in ongoing employment. This paper considers whether the prevalence of casual employment is sustainable. It looks at the home and community care sector in which vocational education and training has a prominent role in developing the skills of workers, and in Show less
What choice? An evaluation of career development services… 18 February 2008
By Linda Rainey, Michele Simons, Val Pudney, Elvie Hughes

This study evaluates a selection of career development services available for young people. It… Show more

This study evaluates a selection of career development services available for young people. It examines the characteristics of the services provided, with a focus on career decision-making and the provision of information about vocational education and training (VET) options. The education providers and young people surveyed were generally satisfied with the services provided. However, it was Show less
Having your say: Views from the sector on enhancing… 8 February 2008
By Hugh Guthrie

This publication reports on the participant feedback provided at the recent NCVER Research Forums,… Show more

This publication reports on the participant feedback provided at the recent NCVER Research Forums, which showcased the findings of the Consortium Research Program, 'Supporting vocational education and training providers in building capability for the future'. Show less
A peripatetic research perspective on older persons and VET 22 January 2008
By Tom Karmel

This paper presents a series of stylised facts from the research literature on vocational education … Show more

This paper presents a series of stylised facts from the research literature on vocational education and training and older people. It includes the following topics: Education is front end loaded; VET is really important in providing older people a second chance; Increases in educational participation of older persons have been very modest; Education makes a large difference to workforce Show less
Second-chance vocational education and training 22 January 2008
By Tom Karmel, Davinia Woods

The vocational education and training sector (VET) has a reputation for providing learners with a… Show more

The vocational education and training sector (VET) has a reputation for providing learners with a second chance. This report critically examines this idea, and finds that although VET provides opportunities for a second chance at education to many prospective students, the percentage who complete their studies and gain a qualification is modest. Show less

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