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Vocational education and training and people with a… 25 November 2008
By Tabatha Griffin, Lisa Nechvoglod

There has been much research and discussion about how people with a disability engage with… Show more

There has been much research and discussion about how people with a disability engage with vocational education and training (VET). This paper summarises what we know about VET participation, education and employment outcomes, and the costs and benefits of vocational education and training for people with a disability. In doing so, it also highlights further questions and where future research Show less
Investigating the impact of intensive reading pedagogy in… 21 November 2008
By Helen de Silva Joyce, Susan Hood, David Rose

This study examined the implementation of an intensive reading pedagogy, Reading-to-Learn, in adult … Show more

This study examined the implementation of an intensive reading pedagogy, Reading-to-Learn, in adult literacy classrooms. In this method, the teacher plays a crucial role in carefully selecting relevant topics, genres and texts that are slightly beyond the current reading ability of students, and in designing 'scaffolding moves' that build very deliberate preparation into every level of classroom Show less
A study in difference: Structures and cultures in… 7 November 2008
By Andrea Bateman, Berwyn Clayton, Mike Brown, Roger Harris, Thea Fisher

The findings of a study examining organisational culture and structure in ten public, private,… Show more

The findings of a study examining organisational culture and structure in ten public, private, community and enterprise-based Australian registered training organisations is presented in this report. It identifies the ways in which organisational cultures and structures shape what is possible within registered training organisations and how to manage change to build organisational capability. Show less
Assessing and acknowledging learning through non-accredited … 22 August 2008
By Darryl Dymock, Stephen Billett

Ways of assessing and acknowledging the range of outcomes in non-accredited community adult… Show more

Ways of assessing and acknowledging the range of outcomes in non-accredited community adult language, literacy and numeracy programs are explored in this study. The instruments it tested take account of the diversity of learner needs and motivations. The study highlights that these assessment methods can bring benefits both to the learner and the tutor, especially when they are completed jointly Show less
Disability and learning outcomes: How much does the… 12 August 2008
By Tom Karmel, Nhi Nguyen

On the whole, educational achievements and outcomes from vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

On the whole, educational achievements and outcomes from vocational education and training (VET) are relatively poor for students reporting a disability. This paper sought to isolate the direct effect of being a member of a particular disability group. It found that the direct effect of the disability differs between groups, and is highest for those with a mental illness, a medical condition or a Show less
Course expectations and career management skills 2 July 2008
By Marnie L Kennedy, Ben Haines

Course completion and student satisfaction is likely to be influenced by how realistic the… Show more

Course completion and student satisfaction is likely to be influenced by how realistic the expectations of students are when they enrol. This report explores the idea that students' expectations would be more realistic if students have well developed career management competencies. Show less
Examining learning partnerships in northern Australia 16 June 2008
By John Guenther, Ian Falk, Allan Arnott, Dorothy Lucardie, Helen Spiers

This study examines partnerships between formal and informal training providers in northern… Show more

This study examines partnerships between formal and informal training providers in northern Australia. The research finds that effective partnerships have a common purpose and provide training that supports community need. Effective partnerships also support stakeholders' goals and aims, build relationships and trust between partners, and recognise the importance of delivering a mix of formal and Show less
Future skill needs: Projections and employers' views 13 June 2008
By Diannah Lowry, Simon Molloy, Samuel McGlennon

The aim of the research was to identify whether, and how, the demand for the types of skills… Show more

The aim of the research was to identify whether, and how, the demand for the types of skills provided by the vocational education and training (VET) sector was likely to change in the years to 2011. This research has adopted a different approach to investigating future demand for skills: instead of utilising proxies for skills, such as qualification, earnings or nominal occupation, this research Show less
Matching supply of and demand for skills: International… 13 June 2008
By Jack Keating

The aim of this research was to identify approaches used by a select number of overseas… Show more

The aim of this research was to identify approaches used by a select number of overseas countries-the United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Norway and Germany-in their attempts to match the supply of skills with current and projected skill needs. The study focuses on the mechanisms used by, or on behalf of, governments to influence the formal and informal processes and outcomes of skills formation. 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
Higher-level vocational education and training… 10 December 2007
By Sue Foster, Bernadette Delaney, Andrea Bateman, Chloe Dyson

The relevance of higher-level vocational education and training qualifications to students and… Show more

The relevance of higher-level vocational education and training qualifications to students and employers in six industry sectors; namely, disability services; nursing; engineering; electronics/electro-technology; multi-media; and design, is explored in this report. The report suggests possible improvements, including a greater emphasis on opportunities within training programs for extended and Show less
Approaches for sustaining and building management and… 28 August 2007
By Victor Callan, John Mitchell, Berwyn Clayton, Larry Smith

This study examines the existing and potential strategies for sustaining and building greater… Show more

This study examines the existing and potential strategies for sustaining and building greater levels of management and leadership capability in training organisations. The research report is one of the products of a nationally based research consortium: Supporting vocational education and training (VET) providers in building capability for the future. Show less
Technical and Vocational Education and Training in an… 19 July 2007
By Rupert Maclean, Tom Karmel

One of the most striking features of the modern world is its changing demographic profile. In… Show more

One of the most striking features of the modern world is its changing demographic profile. In almost any policy arena, the issue of demographic change (or ageing) sits alongside globalisation, climate change and the knowledge revolution as areas which are transforming societies, including the ways in which we organise and go about our work activities. This significant and worldwide phenomenon Show less
The socio-economic status of vocational education and… 23 May 2007
By Paul Foley

This report examines the relationship between socio-economic status and participation in the… Show more

This report examines the relationship between socio-economic status and participation in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Research indicates that students from low socio-economic status areas are over-represented in the VET sector; it also shows that VET students from these areas complete qualifications at a better-than-average rate. Show less
Vocational education and training and young people: Last… 18 April 2007
By Tom Karmel

Vocational education and training (VET) is much more important to young people than might be… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) is much more important to young people than might be immediately apparent. This paper focuses on how young people participate in vocational education and training, what they study and their outcomes. Of particular note is the importance of VET for those young people who do not proceed on the conventional academic path of 12 years of school followed by Show less
What is happening to traditional apprentice completions? 5 January 2007
By Tom Karmel, Gurjinder Virk

This paper models completions for traditional apprenticeships on the basis of commencements from… Show more

This paper models completions for traditional apprenticeships on the basis of commencements from 1995 to 2005. These models are used to understand the dynamics of the relationship between commencements and completions in order to predict the number of future completions. On the basis of the models, it is expected that completions will increase in the future. The models allow the paper to comment Show less
The value of completing a vocational education and training … 5 January 2007
By Tom Karmel, Nhi Nguyen

Using wage data from the Student Outcomes Survey, this study examines whether there is a pay off to … Show more

Using wage data from the Student Outcomes Survey, this study examines whether there is a pay off to actually completing a vocational education and training (VET) qualification, noting that many VET students do not complete full qualifications. Show less
Outcomes from higher-level vocational education and… 22 September 2006
By John Stanwick

Where do higher-level VET qualifications lead? This study investigates whether they lead to… Show more

Where do higher-level VET qualifications lead? This study investigates whether they lead to employment at associate professional or higher occupations, or whether they are a pathway to university studies. Findings indicate that there are good employment outcomes for some graduates, although often at below associate professional level. The study also found that these qualifications are a Show less
Reframing adult literacy and numeracy course outcomes: A… 19 July 2006
By Jo Balatti, Stephen Black, Ian Falk

This study investigated whether adult literacy and numeracy courses produced social capital… Show more

This study investigated whether adult literacy and numeracy courses produced social capital outcomes, which are changes in students' connections with networks of people. The study found that 80% of the students improved the structure of their networks and the way they communicated, as well as contributing to positive socioeconomic benefits in the areas of education and learning, employment and Show less
A profile of TAFE institutes 25 May 2006
By NCVER

This report presents a profile of technical and further education (TAFE) institutes for the 2003… Show more

This report presents a profile of technical and further education (TAFE) institutes for the 2003 calendar year. The project was undertaken to illustrate the extent of variation in the sector. The report also provides data on TAFE institutes that can be used by the institutes for planning, performance monitoring and marketing purposes. Show less

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