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Competition in the training market 15 July 2009
By Tom Karmel, Francesca Beddie, Susan Dawe

NCVER commissioned six leading thinkers to offer insights into what is meant by a training market,… Show more

NCVER commissioned six leading thinkers to offer insights into what is meant by a training market, constraints upon that market and the areas for improvement in the system which would allow consumers greater choice. Show less
The contribution of vocational education and training to… 10 July 2009
By Tom Karmel

This paper considers three aspects of vocational education and training's (VET) contribution to the … Show more

This paper considers three aspects of vocational education and training's (VET) contribution to the labour market: the relationship between their training and the occupations VET graduates work in; the extent to which the qualified proportion of the workforce has increased; and the link between VET and skills acquisition. Finally, some thoughts are aired on the implications of the economic Show less
Employer engagement with the vocational education and… 9 April 2009
By John Stanwick

This paper is a review of literature on employer engagement with vocational education and training… Show more

This paper is a review of literature on employer engagement with vocational education and training (VET). The main conclusion is that the major form of engagement is through the competency-based training system, which is manifested through training packages. Another way employers are encouraged to engage with VET is through competition amongst training providers. This provides employers with Show less
An overview of vocational education and training in… 3 March 2009
By Brian Knight, Peter Mlotkowski

Understanding Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system can be daunting for… Show more

Understanding Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system can be daunting for observers. This paper, written as a background paper for a visit from the OECD, describes Australia's VET system and how it relates to the broader set of education and learning options that are available to Australians. Show less
Private returns to vocational education and training… 18 July 2008
By Michael Long, Chandra Shah

This report summarises the costs and benefits of studying for a VET qualification. It finds that… Show more

This report summarises the costs and benefits of studying for a VET qualification. It finds that generally students have an adequate economic incentive to enrol in VET. The best returns were for students who study higher-level qualifications (certificate III upwards), and do so part-time. Show less
Reality check: Matching training to the needs of regional… 18 June 2008
By Trish Fox, Susan Gelade

This study explores how industry in regional areas addresses skill needs realistically and… Show more

This study explores how industry in regional areas addresses skill needs realistically and economically. Labour shortages are far more crucial to industry than skill issues. The study found that enterprises, when they train, use in-house and private registered training organisations to supplement provision by technical and further education (TAFE) institutes. Show less
The double helix of vocational education and training and… 11 June 2008
By Peter Kearns, Kaye Bowman, Steve Garlick

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development.… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development. Through five regional case studies this research examines how well VET is tailoring supply to skill needs, how VET has become more flexible to obtain a better match between demand and supply, and whether partnerships have been linked to whole-of-government frameworks in ways which support sustainable Show less
Regional partnerships: At a glance 5 November 2007
By Tabatha Griffin, Penelope Curtin

Vocational education and training (VET) has a key role in facilitating regional economic… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) has a key role in facilitating regional economic development. One way that VET can do this is by forming partnerships with other organisations, such as other training providers, business/industry, schools and local government. This 'at a glance' publication gives an overview of recent research exploring how partnerships can address regional needs. Show less
An enterprising approach to regional growth: Implications… 10 October 2007
By Steve Garlick, Mike Taylor, Paul Plummer

This report explores patterns of regional economic growth in Australia over the period 1984 to 2002 … Show more

This report explores patterns of regional economic growth in Australia over the period 1984 to 2002 with the aim of identifying the drivers of variation in regional growth; the research also aimed to identify regional opportunities and the policies and practices that can assist in realising them, in particular, the contribution the VET sector may make towards regional growth. The research found Show less
Building learning communities: Partnerships, social capital … 11 July 2006
By Janelle Allison, Scott Gorringe, Justine Lacey

This study examines the nature of the impact of vocational education and training (VET), and its… Show more

This study examines the nature of the impact of vocational education and training (VET), and its project-based activities and partnerships, on the development of sustainable communities in regional Australia. It finds that VET plays a critical role as the entry point to learning and builds considerable social and other forms of capital in regional communities. The study points to new Show less
Social and economic benefits of improved adult literacy:… 13 April 2006
By Robyn Hartley, Jackie Horne

Assessing the social and economic costs of poor adult literacy and numeracy skills, and the… Show more

Assessing the social and economic costs of poor adult literacy and numeracy skills, and the benefits of investing in such skills, is largely unchartered territory in Australia. This feasibility study explores the frameworks and methodologies available for determining and measuring such benefits and costs across a number of life domains, including health, finance and small business. Show less
Trading places: The impact and outcomes of market reform in … 10 January 2006
By Damon Anderson

The purpose of this study is to evaluate, from a national perspective, the impact and outcomes of… Show more

The purpose of this study is to evaluate, from a national perspective, the impact and outcomes of market reform in vocational education and training (VET), particulary the introduction of competitive tendering and 'user choice'. It does so by examining the structure, composition and dynamics of contestable or 'quasi-markets' for VET, assessing the impact and effects of market reform on providers 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
Vocational education and training, innovation and… 24 December 2004
By Richard Curtain

Innovation, from high profile scientific discoveries to lower profile changes in processes or… Show more

Innovation, from high profile scientific discoveries to lower profile changes in processes or practices, is crucial to Australia's economic development. However, its impact on the wider community is usually relatively small. Promotion of innovation across all sectors is required to produce the biggest changes. This report focuses on the roles of the vocational education and training (VET) sectors Show less
Current directions in Australia's vocational education… 7 December 2004
By Tom Karmel

This paper provides an overview of the factors which influence and drive Australia's technical and… Show more

This paper provides an overview of the factors which influence and drive Australia's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. It details the objectives of Australia's national strategy for TVET from 2004 to 2010, and key initiatives of the sector to meet the changing economic and technological environment: a review of training packages, and a review of the national standards Show less
Vocational education and training and innovation: Research… 10 November 2004
By Susan Dawe

Innovation in business, particularly across the major industries on which Australia's economy… Show more

Innovation in business, particularly across the major industries on which Australia's economy rests, requires a skilled workforce. This book of research readings explores the role Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector can fulfill to assist business innovation. In doing so, various chapters consider the implications of innovation for Australian workers and identify the VET Show less
Effective measures for school-to-work transition in the… 14 May 2004
By Tae-Hwa Jung, Josie Misko, Kisung Lee, Susan Dawe, Sun Yee Hong, Kwan-Choon Lee

The importance of close connections between vocational education and training (VET) systems and… Show more

The importance of close connections between vocational education and training (VET) systems and industry is highlighted in this report. The report finds that any system of entry-level training, which aims to help students make a successful transition from school to work, must have support mechanisms and frameworks in place to enable accurate assessment of industry and labour market needs. From Show less
Serving client needs in regional and local communities 9 October 2003
By Lesley Farrell, Linda Wyse

This report explores how, and to what extent training packages are locally customised to meet the… Show more

This report explores how, and to what extent training packages are locally customised to meet the needs of stakeholders in regional and local communities. In doing so it investigates who the stakeholders are, what they want from training and whether their needs are being met. Show less
Exploring the social and economic impacts of adult and… 14 February 2003
By Elisa-Rose Birch, Peter Kenyon, Paul Koshy, Nick Wills-Johnson

This report summarises the findings of an exploratory study to measure the impact of adult and… Show more

This report summarises the findings of an exploratory study to measure the impact of adult and community education (ACE) on the Australian economy. It includes a profile of the sector, a description of the non-quantifiable benefits that ACE provides to its teachers and an approach to estimating the economic impact, based on the costs and benefits that can be measured. Show less
Australia Centre Series: Vocational Training and Lifelong… 25 February 2002
By Gerald Burke, Jochen Reuling

How lifelong learning and vocational training are currently being implemented in Australia and in… Show more

How lifelong learning and vocational training are currently being implemented in Australia and in Germany is explored by educational specialists from both countries in this edited anthology of conference papers. They compare the methods and effects in both countries. The papers also reflect the importance of lifelong learning in the work of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Show less

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