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Learning numeracy on the job: A case study of chemical… 4 November 2005
By Gail FitzSimons, Susan Mlcek, Oksana Hull, Claire Wright

Ensuring that people have the appropriate level of numeracy skills is particularly important in… Show more

Ensuring that people have the appropriate level of numeracy skills is particularly important in jobs which involve a risk to public safety and the environment. This research investigates the job-related numeracy requirements in the chemical spraying and handling operations of the horticulture, local government, outdoor recreation and warehousing industries. Findings from this study indicate that Show less
A huge learning curve: TAFE practitioners' ways of… 4 November 2005
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Julian Moore

Increasingly, vocational education and training (VET) practitioners work with industry and within… Show more

Increasingly, vocational education and training (VET) practitioners work with industry and within private enterprises in arrangements that provide training for workers. This report, based on interviews with TAFE practitioners and managers, enterprise managers and on-the-job learners, highlights the expanding roles of TAFE practitioners in these training arrangements. It finds that in private 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
Participation in and progress through New Apprenticeships 1 November 2005
By John Ainley, Matthew Corrigan, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report focuses on New Apprenticeships. New Apprenticeships provide a pathway from school to… Show more

This report focuses on New Apprenticeships. New Apprenticeships provide a pathway from school to adult working life for a significant proportion of young people. New Apprenticeships are based on a combination of study and work, linking learning in the workplace with learning in an educational institution. This report asks two questions: What, overall, are the character traits of young people who Show less
Unmet demand?: Characteristics and activities of university … 1 November 2005
By Gary N. Marks, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report focuses on Year 12 students who applied to go to university but were not offered a… Show more

This report focuses on Year 12 students who applied to go to university but were not offered a place. It also explores the social and educational backgrounds of these students. The main reason for students missing out on a place was due to a lower level of academic performance. The study found that by 2003, approximately 45% of students analysed in 2001 were engaged in post-school education and Show less
Young people outside the labour force and full-time… 1 November 2005
By Kylie Hillman, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report focuses on young people who are not in full-time study, nor in the labour force. It… Show more

This report focuses on young people who are not in full-time study, nor in the labour force. It investigates two groups of young people who had experienced time outside of work and full-time education. The report looks at: who spends time outside the labour force and full-time study; what their activities are during this time; and what factors contribute to these young persons returning to Show less
Linking vocational education and training with industry in… 28 October 2005
By Josie Misko, Liu Yufeng, Jiang Dayuan, Wu Quanquan, Wang Zerong

This study examines the linkages between vocational education and training (VET) and industry in… Show more

This study examines the linkages between vocational education and training (VET) and industry in China and Australia. It details each country's arrangements for the provision of industry advice to governments and discusses industry-specific programs and skill development activities, including apprenticeships. It notes how changes in the economic, political and educational philosophies of Chinese Show less
Using information and communication technologies in adult… 26 October 2005
By Ilana Snyder, Anne Jones, Joseph Lo Bianco

New information and communication technologies are changing literacy practices at an unprecedented… Show more

New information and communication technologies are changing literacy practices at an unprecedented rate. As literacies are being transformed by technological change, electronic communication and the globalisation of knowledge, this poses new questions and challenges for literacy educators. Using a case study approach, this report examines the interaction between new and emerging digital Show less
Contradicting the stereotype: Case studies of success… 12 October 2005
By Peter Waterhouse, Crina Virgona

It is well documented that individuals with poor verbal, reading and writing skills face… Show more

It is well documented that individuals with poor verbal, reading and writing skills face disadvantages. However, many individuals with such difficulties lead successful lives. This project investigated the ways in which ten individuals have achieved success despite difficulties with literacy and learning. Show less
What it's worth: Establishing the value of vocational… 12 October 2005
By Mark Cully

This study focuses on the general question of the value of vocational qualifications to employers… Show more

This study focuses on the general question of the value of vocational qualifications to employers by considering three areas in which the economic value of vocational qualifications to employers is evident: in prerequisites specified in job hiring, in employment levels of people with different qualifications, and in the wage levels of people with different qualifications. The findings indicate Show less
E-learning in Australia and Korea: Learning from practice 6 October 2005
By Josie Misko, Jihee Choi, Sun Yee Hong, In Sook Lee

This project investigates the uptake of e-learning in two countries (Australia and Korea) which… Show more

This project investigates the uptake of e-learning in two countries (Australia and Korea) which have experienced a rapid expansion of the use of information technology in education and training. A key finding is that although e-learning can increase flexibility and cost efficiencies in the delivery of training, it cannot on its own guarantee successful learning outcomes for students. The way in Show less
World trends in staff development: Implications on the… 28 September 2005
By Phil Loveder

This paper investigates the strategies and practices used by institutions worldwide to develop the… Show more

This paper investigates the strategies and practices used by institutions worldwide to develop the professional experience of teachers and practitioners. It also explores successful models for ensuring that staff development provides a way of maintaining relevance in an increasingly complicated and globalised training market. Show less
Literacy, numeracy and alternative dispute resolution 26 September 2005
By J Joy Cumming, Janice M Wilson

The formal court system in Australia has long been criticised for its adversarial nature. As a… Show more

The formal court system in Australia has long been criticised for its adversarial nature. As a result, there has been an increase in the use of alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation. These are promoted as a means of increasing access to justice by disadvantaged groups and as an inexpensive way of solving legal or quasi-legal disputes. In practice, however, alternative dispute Show less
Integrated approaches to teaching adult literacy in… 26 September 2005
By Rosa McKenna, Lynne Fitzpatrick

New ways of thinking about how language, literacy and numeracy skills are taught has coincided with … Show more

New ways of thinking about how language, literacy and numeracy skills are taught has coincided with a fundamental policy change in the vocational education and training sector. A major development has been the integration of literacy, language and numeracy skills into vocational training. The complexity of the issues makes it important to gain a better understanding of what actually happens in Show less
Enhancing career development: The role of community-based… 20 September 2005
By Francesca Beddie, Barb Lorey, Barbara Pamphilon

The project investigates learning and career development services for adults, particularly those… Show more

The project investigates learning and career development services for adults, particularly those who are in some way disengaged from the labour market or educational systems. The study considers whether a single career development service model could be broadly applied. The study found that many older job seekers or those marginally employed needing career advice were reluctant to seek it, and Show less
Unmet student demand for tertiary education 14 September 2005
By Margaret Giles, Michael McLure, Alfred Michael Dockery

This report investigates factors that influence the decision-making process of applicants and the… Show more

This report investigates factors that influence the decision-making process of applicants and the outcomes of post-school applications using the 2001 Survey of Education, Training and Information Technology. It finds that inability to obtain any place at a university or vocational education and training institute in 2001 was very low, but considerably higher in terms of getting a place in a Show less
Sustaining the skill base of technical and further… 6 September 2005
By Berwyn Clayton, Thea Fisher, Elvie Hughes

The demographic changes in Australia's labour market present challenges for technical and further… Show more

The demographic changes in Australia's labour market present challenges for technical and further education (TAFE) institutes. Within TAFE institutes, in which the teaching workforce is older than the overall national labour force, the imminent departure of many teachers endangers its prime asset - its skill and knowledge base. This report examines the approaches managers and leaders in 16 TAFE Show less
Life satisfaction of young Australians: Relationships… 1 September 2005
By Kylie Hillman, Julie McMillan, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report aims to describe and assess the relationship between life satisfaction and… Show more

This report aims to describe and assess the relationship between life satisfaction and participation in further education, training and employment in young Australians. The overall discovery was that young Australians are generally very satisfied with their life and careers. It was found that those in full-time education, training or employment, or a combination of these, had higher levels of Show less
Pathways from school to further education or work:… 1 September 2005
By Sue Thomson, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

The subjects that Year 12 students choose to study for their secondary school certificate have a… Show more

The subjects that Year 12 students choose to study for their secondary school certificate have a major influence on the educational and career options left open to them after finishing school. This study looks at what the typical clusters of subjects or course types studied by Year 12 students are. It also investigates whether these have changed as a result of the increased participation in Show less
Getting to grips with learning styles 18 August 2005
By Jennifer Dalton, Peter J Smith

This booklet gives teachers and trainers in vocational education and training some easily… Show more

This booklet gives teachers and trainers in vocational education and training some easily digestible information about learning styles. It provides practical tips on how to identify students' learning styles, and how to respond to individuals and groups based on their preferred methods of learning. There is not a 'best' theory about learning styles; however, understanding learning styles theories Show less

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