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Older workers and VET: At a glance 12 June 2009
By Susan Dawe

Australia, in common with many industrialised countries, must adjust in the coming years to an… Show more

Australia, in common with many industrialised countries, must adjust in the coming years to an ageing population. The labour force participation rate is projected to fall and there will be a record number of older people who have retired from work. Thus, there will be fewer workers as a share of the population to generate the income needed to support the entire population. This publication looks Show less
Reluctant learners: Their identities and educational… 10 July 2008
By Ruth Wallace

Drawing on interviews with students in regional and rural areas of the Northern Territory, this… Show more

Drawing on interviews with students in regional and rural areas of the Northern Territory, this paper looks at their participation in education and training. The paper suggests that learning strategies which acknowledge rural learners' identities may be successful in engaging regional and remote learners in education and training. Show less
Social area differences in vocational education and… 13 June 2008
By Richard Teese, Anne Walstab

The participation of Australians in vocational education and training (VET) varies a great deal in… Show more

The participation of Australians in vocational education and training (VET) varies a great deal in terms of levels of training, industry fields and demographic aspects; that is, age, gender, locality and socioeconomic status. The purpose of this study was to undertake an analysis of various aspects of VET participation by age, gender, socioeconomic status and Australian Qualifications Framework Show less
Participation in vocational education and training across… 13 June 2008
By Anne Walstab, Stephen Lamb

This report examines participation in vocational education and training (VET) across different… Show more

This report examines participation in vocational education and training (VET) across different regions of Australia. It does this by presenting two main types of analysis: firstly, by mapping of regional participation rates, and, secondly, by regression analyses which, by using key regional data, predict participation and identify 'exceptional' regions, those with unusually high or low rates of Show less
Growing the desert: Educational pathways for remote… 10 December 2007
By Metta Young, John Guenther, Alicia Boyle

This report maps the picture of Indigenous people's participation in vocational education and… Show more

This report maps the picture of Indigenous people's participation in vocational education and training and other educational services across Australia's desert regions. The report identifies a range of innovations and barriers experienced in enabling pathways through learning into work and other meaningful livelihood opportunities. 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
Skilling a seasonal workforce: A way forward for rural… 20 May 2005
By Sue Kilpatrick, Helen Bound

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as… Show more

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and tourism. This report examines the diverse nature of the seasonal workforce in two locations and the approaches used in their training. The report finds that the seasonal workforce is diverse and has varied training needs. Like others marginally attached to the workforce Show less
Lifelong learning and older workers 23 December 2004
By Tom Karmel, Davinia Woods

Discussion about Australia's ageing population has focused on the importance of increasing labour… Show more

Discussion about Australia's ageing population has focused on the importance of increasing labour force participation rates of older people. This paper examines the influence of education and training on the participation of older people in the labour market, and the pay-off of undertaking education and training as an older-person compared to earlier in life. On the whole, the results indicate Show less
Online learning: Research readings 29 April 2003
By Hugh Guthrie

This book of readings summarises and reflects on research about online delivery conducted under the … Show more

This book of readings summarises and reflects on research about online delivery conducted under the auspices of the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, and from other sources. Individual chapters address a range of issues related to flexible approaches to delivery in a number of contexts, including teaching practice and learners' views, operational issues, and online learning in companies and Show less
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The student journey: the many faces of completion and… 22 May 2024
By Bridget Wibrow, Michelle Hall, Tabatha Griffin

This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified… Show more

This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified instances where program non-completions can be considered as successful student outcomes, possibly reflecting diverse student intentions. Show less
Mapping the student journey: the many faces of completion… 22 May 2024
By Michelle Hall

This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in… Show more

This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in ‘The student journey in VET: the many faces of completion and non-completion’. Show less
The impact of increasing university participation on the… 21 February 2024
By Joanne Waugh, Cameron Forrest, Kate Dowling

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore… Show more

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore whether young people who would have previously chosen an apprenticeship have instead entered university, this analysis uses data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Youth (LSAY) to compare the characteristics of apprenticeship-bound with university-bound young people and to look at if they have changed Show less
Skilling Australia’s current and future workforce 12 July 2023
By Daniella Trimboli

This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue… Show more

This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue to foster adaptability in the face of ongoing change. Show less
VET delivery in regional, rural and remote Australia:… 24 April 2023
By Tabatha Griffin, Upekha Andrahannadi

This research examined how the VET sector could better meet the skills needs in regional, rural and … Show more

This research examined how the VET sector could better meet the skills needs in regional, rural and remote areas. Show less
Evaluating machine learning for projecting completion rates … 19 April 2023
By Michelle Hall, Melinda Lees, Cameron Serich, Richard Hunt

This technical paper summarises exploratory analysis undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of… Show more

This technical paper summarises exploratory analysis undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of using machine learning approaches to calculate projected completion rates for VET programs and compares with the current Markov chains methodology used by NCVER. Show less
Exploratory analysis of VET market segments 6 April 2022
By Bryan Palmer

This research examined how VET students cluster in the Australian VET market and identified eight… Show more

This research examined how VET students cluster in the Australian VET market and identified eight segments. Show less
VET as a re-engagement pathway for early school leavers 9 March 2022
By Patrick Lim

This report examines the factors that influence early school leavers to re-engage with education,… Show more

This report examines the factors that influence early school leavers to re-engage with education, particularly through VET. Show less
Upskilling and reskilling: the impact of the COVID-19… 3 February 2022
By Ian White, Toni Rittie

This research reports on how Australian employers with businesses have been affected by the… Show more

This research reports on how Australian employers with businesses have been affected by the pandemic and their future workforce training plans. Show less
Engaging more employers in nationally recognised training… 9 December 2021
By Kaye Bowman, Victor J Callan

This research examines the factors that influence employers’ decisions when choosing training… Show more

This research examines the factors that influence employers’ decisions when choosing training options, particularly nationally recognised training. Show less
Issues in apprenticeships and traineeships – a research… 23 November 2021
By John Stanwick, Maree Ackehurst, Kelly Frazer

Many elements combine to make up the apprenticeship system in Australia. In this report, we focus… Show more

Many elements combine to make up the apprenticeship system in Australia. In this report, we focus on five enduring issues in the apprenticeship system that have been discussed in research and literature over time. Show less

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