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Older workers in apprenticeships and traineeships 22 December 2006
By Tom Karmel

The growth of apprenticeships and traineeships between 1997 and 2003 is examined in this report,… Show more

The growth of apprenticeships and traineeships between 1997 and 2003 is examined in this report, with a specific focus on age and sex. The research found apprenticeships and traineeships changed dramatically during this period, with the range of occupations widening, part-time apprenticeships and traineeships now common, and apprenticeships and traineeships no longer the preserve of the young male Show less
Globalisation and technical and vocational education and… 22 December 2006
By Mark Cully

Using Australia as an example, this paper shows that globalisation poses distinct challenges for… Show more

Using Australia as an example, this paper shows that globalisation poses distinct challenges for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) systems as nations adjust to their areas of comparative advantage. Other challenges that are less often taken into account are the internationalisation of training markets and the entry and exit of skills embodied in people due to migration flows. Show less
The role of labour market information systems and research… 22 December 2006
By Mark Cully

Australia's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system is highly reliant on… Show more

Australia's technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system is highly reliant on individual workers and firms making decisions about whether and how to participate in skill formation. For effective workforce development to occur, sophisticated labour market information systems are required to provide signals to workers and firms so they can make optimal choices. This also allows Show less
Crazy paving or stepping stones? Learning pathways within… 22 December 2006
By Roger Harris, Linda Rainey, Robert Sumner

Patterns of pathways between and within vocational education and training (VET) and higher… Show more

Patterns of pathways between and within vocational education and training (VET) and higher education are examined in this study. It compares the notion of straightforward pathways with what is actually happening. The researchers interviewed 49 students in South Australia who had participated in VET and/or higher education and who had been through more than one transition between VET and higher Show less
Quality is the key: Critical issues in teaching, learning… 22 December 2006
By John Mitchell, Clive Chappell, Andrea Bateman, Susan Roy

This report identifies what individual learners and industry clients want from vocational education … Show more

This report identifies what individual learners and industry clients want from vocational education and training (VET) and proposes how these needs can best be met. It also identifies a tension between compliance and creativity which needs to be addressed in quality frameworks at the system level. In addition, providers need to reshape their structures and modify their cultures so they are open Show less
Vocational education and training, health and wellbeing: Is … 5 December 2006
By John Stanwick, Koon Ong, Tom Karmel

The relationship between education, including vocational education and training (VET), and measures … Show more

The relationship between education, including vocational education and training (VET), and measures of health and wellbeing is explored in this report. Previous research in the area indicates that the relationship is also influenced by intermediary variables such as income. This report uses the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics Australia (HILDA) data to examine the relationship between Show less
Creating effective ACE and VET partnerships: Good practice… 24 November 2006
By Susan Gelade, Tom Stehlik, Peter Willis

A number of ACE and VET organisations are working together in order to expand their delivery… Show more

A number of ACE and VET organisations are working together in order to expand their delivery capabilities and to provide further benefits to their communities. This guide provides strategies for establishing effective partnerships and collaborations between ACE and VET organisations. It is envisaged that these good practice suggestions could be adapted for any system, both within Australia or Show less
A well-skilled future: Tailoring VET to the emerging labour … 24 November 2006
By Various

These two-page research overviews summarise the 13 reports which make up the research project, 'A… Show more

These two-page research overviews summarise the 13 reports which make up the research project, 'A well-skilled future: Tailoring vocational education and training to the emerging labour market'. The project has been undertaken by a consortium of researchers from the National Institute of Labour Studies at Flinders University and the Centre for Post-compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning at Show less
Learning collaborations between ACE and vocational… 24 November 2006
By Susan Gelade, Tom Stehlik, Peter Willis

The aim of this research is to define good practices which support partnerships between adult and… Show more

The aim of this research is to define good practices which support partnerships between adult and community education and vocational education and training, and identify negative practices which work against such collaborations. The research finds that strong and committed lead personnel, time, respect between organisations and a clear understanding of objectives are key factors for success. Each Show less
Literacy support for Indigenous VET students: Good practice … 27 October 2006
By Narelle McGlusky, Lenora Thaker

This guide aims to assist teachers by providing a set of 'good practice' strategies for designing… Show more

This guide aims to assist teachers by providing a set of 'good practice' strategies for designing effective literacy and numeracy programs for Indigenous VET students, and for building effective literacy and numeracy support into existing VET courses. Show less
Outcomes from higher-level vocational education and… 22 September 2006
By John Stanwick

Where do higher-level VET qualifications lead? This study investigates whether they lead to… Show more

Where do higher-level VET qualifications lead? This study investigates whether they lead to employment at associate professional or higher occupations, or whether they are a pathway to university studies. Findings indicate that there are good employment outcomes for some graduates, although often at below associate professional level. The study also found that these qualifications are a Show less
Dusting off the shelves: Getting the most value out of… 22 September 2006
By Giselle Mawer, Elaine Jackson

This report provides an analysis of data gathered from vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

This report provides an analysis of data gathered from vocational education and training (VET) policy-makers, industry representatives, resource development managers and practitioners about their experiences and views on the uptake and implementation of equity learning resources. These resources are aimed at supporting trainers in teaching their students. A range of enablers and barriers to the Show less
Schools, vocational education and training, and… 22 September 2006
By Helen Stokes, Kathleen Stacey, Murray Lake

Using case studies from seven rural and regional areas, this report looks at the impact of schools… Show more

Using case studies from seven rural and regional areas, this report looks at the impact of schools and vocational education and training (VET) on community capacity. It finds that communities have developed different models to organise school-VET partnerships and that rural areas are more likely to adopt a whole-of-community model, while regional areas have used a more specialised regional model. Show less
Creating synergies: Local government facilitating learning… 4 August 2006
By Peter Waterhouse, Crina Virgona, Richard Brown

This report documents the evolution and development of four learning communities in Victoria, which … Show more

This report documents the evolution and development of four learning communities in Victoria, which are involved in local government. It investigates the challenges and complexities involved in getting these communities off the ground and what roles, if any, vocational education and training (VET) institutions have played. Key principles emerging from the study include the importance of Show less
Private training providers in Australia: Their… 27 July 2006
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Carmel McCarthy

This study examines the nature of the training activity of private registered training… Show more

This study examines the nature of the training activity of private registered training organisations (RTOs) offered to Australian students in 2003, based on data from a national sample of 330 RTOs. The study also provides estimates of the private sector's overall contribution to the total vocational education and training (VET) effort in Australia for that year. Private providers are diverse and Show less
Reframing adult literacy and numeracy course outcomes: A… 19 July 2006
By Jo Balatti, Stephen Black, Ian Falk

This study investigated whether adult literacy and numeracy courses produced social capital… Show more

This study investigated whether adult literacy and numeracy courses produced social capital outcomes, which are changes in students' connections with networks of people. The study found that 80% of the students improved the structure of their networks and the way they communicated, as well as contributing to positive socioeconomic benefits in the areas of education and learning, employment and 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
Down the track: A follow-up of young people's outcomes… 28 June 2006
By Rebecca Sherman

Using survey results of student outcomes in 2002 and a follow-up survey of these people in 2004, it … Show more

Using survey results of student outcomes in 2002 and a follow-up survey of these people in 2004, it is possible to show longer-term improvements for 15-24 year olds who completed TAFE training in 2001. The aim of this paper, presented to the Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association conference on 21 April 2006, is to examine the longer-term outcomes from TAFE training, Show less
Reading between the lines: Summing up adult literacy and… 28 June 2006
By Various

This set of 'exhibits' provides information relating to the presentation given at the National… Show more

This set of 'exhibits' provides information relating to the presentation given at the National Centre for Vocational Edcation Breakfast Briefing, 'Reading between the lines: Summing up adult literacy and numeracy research', in May 2006. The briefings focused on the amount of adult literacy and numeracy provision in Australia, efforts being made to address adult literacy and numeracy provision in Show less
The professional development requirements of Workplace… 2 June 2006
By Tina Berghella, John Molenaar, Linda Wyse

This report examines the extent and nature of professional development required to meet the current … Show more

This report examines the extent and nature of professional development required to meet the current and future needs of Workplace English Language and Literacy Programme practitioners. While the working environment for such practitioners is becoming more complex, with greater demands on them to have industry knowledge and project management skills, the report finds that engagement in professional Show less

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