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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
Impact of TAFE inclusiveness strategies 13 June 2008
By Veronica Volkoff, Kira Clarke, Anne Walstab

This report examines the nature and effectiveness of 'inclusiveness' strategies implemented by TAFE … Show more

This report examines the nature and effectiveness of 'inclusiveness' strategies implemented by TAFE institutes in Australia. Inclusiveness strategies address barriers to participation in vocational education and training (VET) experienced by disadvantaged people, thereby maximising the stock of skills available to industry. The research identified three approaches to inclusiveness: compliance, 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
Demographic impacts on the future supply of vocational… 13 June 2008
By Yan Tan, Sue Richardson

The ageing of the Australian population has become an issue of national concern. How ageing impacts … Show more

The ageing of the Australian population has become an issue of national concern. How ageing impacts on the supply of vocational skills is less well known, and different age groups vary in the extent and character of vocational skills they possess. This report analyses and quantifies the compositional effects of changing demographics on both the quantitative and qualitative dimensions of the 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
Skills development for a diverse older workforce 30 May 2008
By Fran Ferrier, Gerald Burke, Chris Selby Smith

In the context of an ageing population, the opportunity for people aged 45 years and older to… Show more

In the context of an ageing population, the opportunity for people aged 45 years and older to update their work-related skills and knowledge is potentially important in enabling some of these workers to remain in, or return to, employment. This study considers the diverse nature of older workers in the labour force and their learning preferences. It suggests that some changes to skill development Show less
The role of vocational education and training in welfare to … 30 April 2008
By John Guenther, Ian Falk, Allan Arnott

This report investigates the role that vocational education and training (VET) can play in the… Show more

This report investigates the role that vocational education and training (VET) can play in the transition from welfare to work. Case studies showed that VET can, and often does, help people move into paid work. However, target groups have varied needs and the study concludes that the VET sector has more to do in catering for these subgroups. Show less
Creating learning spaces for refugees: The role of… 2 April 2008
By Beatriz Miralles-Lombardo, Judith Miralles, Barry Golding

Through the experiences of refugees from Bosnia, Iraq and Sudan, this research sought to explore… Show more

Through the experiences of refugees from Bosnia, Iraq and Sudan, this research sought to explore the role multicultural community organisations play in creating important informal networks and learning spaces that connect people from refugee backgrounds to the wider Australian community. In particular, the research sought to identify how such organisations assist refugees in their learning of Show less
Will we run out of young men? Implications of the ageing of … 30 October 2007
By Tom Karmel, Koon Ong

The ageing society has been attracting the attention of policy-makers in Australia and in many… Show more

The ageing society has been attracting the attention of policy-makers in Australia and in many other countries. This paper considers the labour market for the traditional trades in Australia over the next 40 years and investigates whether the ageing society will pose a workforce problem. The broad conclusion is that the ageing society will significantly impact on the size of the potential trades 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
Technical and Vocational Education and Training in an… 19 July 2007
By Rupert Maclean, Tom Karmel

One of the most striking features of the modern world is its changing demographic profile. In… Show more

One of the most striking features of the modern world is its changing demographic profile. In almost any policy arena, the issue of demographic change (or ageing) sits alongside globalisation, climate change and the knowledge revolution as areas which are transforming societies, including the ways in which we organise and go about our work activities. This significant and worldwide phenomenon Show less
Men's sheds in Australia: Learning through community… 23 May 2007
By Barry Golding, Mike Brown, Annette Foley, Jack Harvey, Lynne Gleeson

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern … Show more

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern Australia and with higher proportions of older men not in work. This study examines their role as a place for older men to learn informally. It concludes that such sheds have important wellbeing and health benefits, primarily for older and retired men. 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
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
What works where you are? The implementation of training… 14 July 2004
By Berwyn Clayton, Kaaren Blom, Andrea Bateman, Pam Carden

Vocational education and training (VET) can assist rural communities develop the necessary skills… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) can assist rural communities develop the necessary skills to survive and prosper in changing social and economic environments. This report investigates the implementation of training packages in five rural communities, and the strategies providers, community and industry stakeholders use to achieve positive outcomes. Providers in the rural communities 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
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Driving towards a green economy 1 May 2024
By NCVER

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains … Show more

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains to electric vehicles (EV) using NCVER and external information. 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
Adding value to competency-based training 13 December 2022
By Josie Misko, Michelle Circelli

This research examines the strengths and weaknesses of CBT as it is currently applied to the… Show more

This research examines the strengths and weaknesses of CBT as it is currently applied to the Australian VET system and whether there is cause to consider a broader approach to defining and describing competence and hence considering how best teaching and learning in VET is delivered and assessed. Show less
Journeying through VET: a case study of foundation skills… 4 August 2022
By Michelle Circelli, Michelle Hall, Zhenyuan Li,  Adrian Ong,  Patrick Lim

This research analysed the learning journeys and training and employment outcomes of students who… Show more

This research analysed the learning journeys and training and employment outcomes of students who undertake nationally recognised foundation skills programs. Show less

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