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Qualifications use for recruitment in the Australian labour … 21 December 2005
By Jack Keating, Tanya Nicholas, John Polesel, Jocelyn Watson

The use and value of qualifications has gained a significant amount of policy attention in recent… Show more

The use and value of qualifications has gained a significant amount of policy attention in recent years. This study examines the use of qualifications within the recruitment searching and decision-making processes undertaken by employers in the labour market. It uses data gained from a survey of 359 employers from across Australia. The results verify that employers place higher value on personal Show less
Forming, developing and sustaining social partnerships 21 December 2005
By Stephen Billett, Allie Clemans, Terri Seddon

The principles and practices that build and sustain social partnerships in communities in a range… Show more

The principles and practices that build and sustain social partnerships in communities in a range of contexts are considered in this report. Three types of social partnerships are identified in the analysis, along with a discussion of the implications of changing circumstances for the principles and practices identified. This project is phase 1 of a two-phase project. Phase 2 will investigate the Show less
Economic returns to education and training for adults with… 21 December 2005
By Lynne Gleeson

The idea that individuals,enterprises and economies gain financially from increased participation… Show more

The idea that individuals,enterprises and economies gain financially from increased participation in education or training is often assumed, but is not always easy to demonstrate or quantify. This report explores the benefits of further training for people with low levels of numeracy by analysing Australian and United States longitudinal data which allow links to be made between numeracy level, Show less
Lessons and challenges: Vocational education in schools -… 21 December 2005
By Kate Barnett, Robin Ryan

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the… Show more

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the perspectives of the published literature and policy documentation between 1997 and 2003 is the subject of this report. It identifies progress made and concludes that vocational programs in schools are meeting expectations and have achieved a legitimate place in the school curriculum, but that several Show less
Workplace training practices in the residential aged care… 21 December 2005
By Robin Booth, Sue Roy, Helen Jenkins, Berwyn Clayton, Sarah Sutcliffe

Personal care workers in residential care facilities, who make up one in two of the workforce, are… Show more

Personal care workers in residential care facilities, who make up one in two of the workforce, are the focus of this research. These workers require training because of new work roles linked to new policies and national accreditation standards for residential care facilities. The report identifies how effective skills recognition and training might be provided, drawing on case studies. Show less
Training skilled workers: Lessons from the oil and gas… 21 December 2005
By Jane Figgis, Alf Standen

This report analyses the progression of workers from process workers to supervisors in the oil and… Show more

This report analyses the progression of workers from process workers to supervisors in the oil and gas (hydrocarbons) industry, and the kind of training and work experiences they have undertaken. It also looks for commonalities in the skills progression for different workers, and draws out implications for the oil and gas industry, other industries and the vocational education and training (VET) Show less
Technical report: Survey methodological options for a)… 21 December 2005
By Stephen Lamb

This technical report looks at options for determining more about, firstly, students in VET who do… Show more

This technical report looks at options for determining more about, firstly, students in VET who do not complete their training, and secondly, the longer term outcomes of students in VET who undertake apprenticeships and traineeships. The use of both administrative data and survey methodologies are explored, including from several overseas countries. It then provides views on the best technical Show less
From school to work: The role of traineeships 5 December 2005
By Paul Koshy, Thorsten Stromback, Alfred Michael Dockery

This study analyses the role of traineeships in the transition from school to work, using data from … Show more

This study analyses the role of traineeships in the transition from school to work, using data from a sample of a group of young Australians who were in Year 9 in 1995. This group of young people has been surveyed each year from 1995 to 2002. The characteristics associated with participation in a traineeship are examined, as are the labour market outcomes. It was found that young people who Show less
Non-apprenticeship VET courses: Participation, persistence… 1 December 2005
By Julie McMillan, Sheldon Rothman, Nicole Wernert, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report examines recent school leavers who commenced non-apprenticeship vocational education… Show more

This report examines recent school leavers who commenced non-apprenticeship vocational education and training (VET) courses in Australia during the late 1990s. It focuses on the early post-school years, up to age 20. The report aims to describe educational, training and labour market pathways of non-apprenticeship VET course entrants and identifies factors associated with persistence in these VET Show less
Dimensions of innovation: Some historical perspectives on… 1 December 2005
By Richard Pickersgill

The development of a uniquely Australian system of innovation and its relation to the vocational… Show more

The development of a uniquely Australian system of innovation and its relation to the vocational education and training (VET) system is considered in this discussion paper. It asserts that the Australian system of innovation fits the pattern of incremental innovation and diffusion of technical knowledge. It focuses on arrangements prior to the formation of the technical and further education Show less
How workplace experiences while at school affect career… 30 November 2005
By Erica Smith, Annette Green

How experiences with the workplace while at school affect young people after leaving school is the… Show more

How experiences with the workplace while at school affect young people after leaving school is the subject of this report. The experiences include those gained through work experience, school-based New Apprenticeships, part-time work and vocational placements in VET in Schools programs. Specific areas explored include the views of young people on the value of the various workplace experiences; Show less
Integrating literacies: Using partnerships to build… 30 November 2005
By Rosie Wickert, Jenny McGuirk

It has long been accepted that adult literacy and numeracy is best taught and learned in real-life… Show more

It has long been accepted that adult literacy and numeracy is best taught and learned in real-life situations that relate to everyday needs. This means that opportunities for learning are everywhere, not just in formal learning situations. This report seeks to identify examples and principles of the successful integration of learning about adult literacy into Australian community and workplace Show less
Who's missing out? Access and equity in vocational… 21 November 2005
By Gillian Considine, Ian Watson, Richard Hall

This report explores access to vocational education and training (and university) currently and… Show more

This report explores access to vocational education and training (and university) currently and historically over the past 20 years. It reports that those young people most likely to miss out on vocational education and training include those with disabilities, young people still living at home, children from single-parent families and those families with a history of parental unemployment. Those Show less
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

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