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A framework to better measure the return on investment from … 29 August 2017
By Jane Schueler, John Stanwick, Phil Loveder

Key types of ROI for individuals arising from TVET include employment and productivity (i.e. higher … Show more

Key types of ROI for individuals arising from TVET include employment and productivity (i.e. higher wages) as well as highly valued job-related returns. Show less
The role of VET in the entrepreneurial ecosystem 18 August 2017
By Don Scott-Kemmis

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper… Show more

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper looks at how the vocational education and training sector can play a role in developing these skills. Show less
Employers' perspectives on training: three industries 14 August 2017
By Chandra Shah

Employer perspectives of workforce training, across three industries (red meat processing, road… Show more

Employer perspectives of workforce training, across three industries (red meat processing, road freight transport, and international freight forwarding) in both urban and regional areas. Show less
The contribution of VET student placement to innovation in… 29 June 2017
By Steven Hodge, Raymond Smith, Jenny Field, Matthew Flynn

While there was little evidence of individual students contributing to work place innovation during … Show more

While there was little evidence of individual students contributing to work place innovation during VET student placements, there was evidence of knowledge diffusion and small-scale improvements in the work place. Show less
Enhancing training advantage for remote Aboriginal and… 29 May 2017
By John Guenther, Melodie Bat, Anne Stephens, Janet Skewes, Bob Boughton, Frances Williamson, Sandra Wooltorton, Melissa Marshall, Anna Dwyer

How can VET retention and completion in remote communities be improved and what other indicators of … Show more

How can VET retention and completion in remote communities be improved and what other indicators of success are important outcomes of training in these parts of Australia? Show less
Continuing professional development for a diverse VET… 24 May 2017
By Mark Tyler, Darryl Dymock

This paper provides a stocktake of recent developments in continuing professional development for… Show more

This paper provides a stocktake of recent developments in continuing professional development for VET practitioners, exploring issues such as industry currency, the debate around a professional association for VET and the required minimum qualification for practitioners. Show less
Indigenous VET participation, completion and outcomes:… 22 May 2017
By Georgina Windley

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation… Show more

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation and a shift towards higher-level qualifications. Show less
Continuity and change: employers' training practices… 14 March 2017
By Erica Smith, Andrew Smith, Jacqueline Tuck, Victor Callan

This study provides a comprehensive picture of the way in which employers navigate the Australian… Show more

This study provides a comprehensive picture of the way in which employers navigate the Australian training system and establish partnerships with registered training organisations. It provides insight into how practices have evolved over the last 20 years. Show less
Making 'good' choices: the impact of entitlement… 13 February 2017
By Cain Polidano, Justin van de Ven, Sarah Voitchovsky

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government… Show more

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government subsidies for upskilling and explores how enrolment and course choice responses varies by age, gender and disadvantage. Show less
The boundaries and connections between the VET and higher… 25 January 2017
By Craig Fowler

This paper highlights examples that have eroded clear differentiation between the VET and higher… Show more

This paper highlights examples that have eroded clear differentiation between the VET and higher education sectors, as well as their mutual value within a coherent tertiary education system. Show less
Foundation skills policy contexts and measures of impact 9 December 2016
By Jane Newton

This literature review looks at policy contexts and their measures of impact, with a particular… Show more

This literature review looks at policy contexts and their measures of impact, with a particular focus on foundation skills policy in Australia, implemented as the National Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults, 2012—22. Show less
Exploring perspectives on adult language, literacy and… 9 December 2016
By Daniella Mayer

This literature review focuses on the perspectives of adult language, literacy and numeracy,… Show more

This literature review focuses on the perspectives of adult language, literacy and numeracy, particularly the human capital and social practices perspectives, which at times do not sit comfortably in relation to each other. Show less
The Australian literacy and numeracy workforce: a… 9 December 2016
By Joanne Medlin

This literature review focusses on the critical continuing development of the adult language,… Show more

This literature review focusses on the critical continuing development of the adult language, literacy and numeracy, and employability skills workforce. Show less
The salience of diversity in foundation skills contexts,… 9 December 2016
By Lynda Cameron

This literature review looks at the different contexts in which adult language, literacy and… Show more

This literature review looks at the different contexts in which adult language, literacy and numeracy are being delivered, who the learners are and the pedagogies in use, to elucidate what works best for whom and why. Show less
VET program completion rates: an evaluation of the current… 29 November 2016
By NCVER

This paper summarises the key findings from a technical review into the validity of the method long … Show more

This paper summarises the key findings from a technical review into the validity of the method long used in estimating completion rates for government-funded VET programs. Show less
Uptake and utility of VET qualifications 18 November 2016
By Patrick Korbel, Josie Misko

Nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) in Australia predominantly consists… Show more

Nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) in Australia predominantly consists of enrolments in training package qualifications or skill sets. This report examines the pattern of enrolments in training package qualifications to explore the uptake and utility of these qualifications. Show less
Shedding light: private ‘for profit’ training providers and … 23 September 2016
By George Myconos, Kira Clarke, Kitty Te Riele

A high number of young early school leavers rely on private ‘for profit’ registered training… Show more

A high number of young early school leavers rely on private ‘for profit’ registered training organisations to help renew or continue their education. This paper looks at the nature of the training provided, and the ways by which training organisations respond to the needs of these young learners. Show less
Trends in VET: policy and participation 5 September 2016
By Georgina Atkinson, John Stanwick

This paper examines the key trends in VET participation during the period 1996 to 2014. It also… Show more

This paper examines the key trends in VET participation during the period 1996 to 2014. It also looks at key policy developments and the prevailing economic conditions during this period. Show less
Firms' motivation for training apprentices: an… 17 August 2016
By Harald Pfeifer

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper… Show more

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper looks at the motivation of firms in both countries to become involved in apprenticeship training. Show less
Beyond mentoring: social support structures for young… 2 August 2016
By John Buchanan, Catherine Raffaele, Nick Glozier and Aran Kanagaratnam

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support… Show more

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support arrangements play in helping young Australian apprentices make the transition from school to work. Show less

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