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Attracting industry experts to become VET practitioners: a… 18 November 2021
By Mark Tyler, Darryl Dymock

This report explores approaches to attracting industry experts to become, and remain, VET… Show more

This report explores approaches to attracting industry experts to become, and remain, VET practitioners. 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
From volunteering to paid employment: skills transfer in… 9 November 2015
By Mark Keough

This report examines key factors in the resourcing and efficacy of training for South Australian… Show more

This report examines key factors in the resourcing and efficacy of training for South Australian Country Fire Service volunteers. Volunteers use skills gained through formal and informal vocational education in the public safety sector in other parts of their working life and greater recognition of this process is warranted. Show less
Vocational education's variable links to vocations 19 December 2013
By Emmaline Bexley, Gavin Moodie, Leesa Wheelahan, Nick Fredman

Using NCVER and Australian Bureau of Statistics data as well as findings from four case studies,… Show more

Using NCVER and Australian Bureau of Statistics data as well as findings from four case studies, this report looks at how mid-level qualifications assist entry to and progression in the workforce. Show less
Single-sex schools and science engagement 14 November 2013
By Joanna Sikora

This paper considers whether single-sex schooling affects gendered patterns in the uptake of… Show more

This paper considers whether single-sex schooling affects gendered patterns in the uptake of science courses in year 11 and the development of science-related career paths. Show less
Vocational trajectories within the Australian labour market 8 November 2012
By Serena Yu, Tanya Bretherton, Hanna Schutz

This report explores the movements that workers make in the workforce and whether there are any… Show more

This report explores the movements that workers make in the workforce and whether there are any commonalities. Show less
Understanding the nature of vocations today: exploring… 22 October 2012
By Serena Yu, Tanya Bretherton, Johanna Schutz, John Buchanan

Focusing on four vocational streams – financial services, primary industry, healthcare/community… Show more

Focusing on four vocational streams – financial services, primary industry, healthcare/community services and trades/engineering – this paper is an initial exploration of pathways into the labour market and how people actually use these pathways. Show less
Missing links: the fragmented relationship between tertiary … 17 October 2012
By Leesa Wheelahan, Mary Leahy, Nick Fredman, Gavin Moodie, Sophie Arkoudis, Emmaline Bexley

This report explores the transitions students make in undertaking a second qualification (i.e.… Show more

This report explores the transitions students make in undertaking a second qualification (i.e. whether they change field of education and/or move between the VET and higher education sectors). Show less
Have a heart: challenges for lead vocational teachers in… 6 February 2012
By Jennifer Davids

This paper investigates the role of lead vocational teachers in TAFE Queensland and their personal… Show more

This paper investigates the role of lead vocational teachers in TAFE Queensland and their personal and career development needs. Focus group discussions with these teachers ascertained that they wanted to feel valued by their institutes and have more opportunities to contribute to business development. It was revealed that their values did not match those of the institutes and this led to a Show less
Reskilling for encore careers for (what were once)… 19 January 2012
By Jane Figgis

Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority. At the same time,… Show more

Encouraging older workers to stay in the workforce has become a policy priority. At the same time, the life expectancy of Australians has increased dramatically over the past several decades, effectively inserting a new stage in the life course, often called the 'third age'. This report explores the possibility of using that third age to embark on an encore career, a concept originating in the Show less
The mobile worker: concepts, issues, implications 11 April 2011
By Richard Sweet

The paper provides an overview of the implications and causes of labour mobility and job tenure… Show more

The paper provides an overview of the implications and causes of labour mobility and job tenure using data from major statistical sources and the research literature. Show less
Careers in vocational education and training: What are they … 22 April 2009
By Michele Simons, Roger Harris, Val Pudney, Berwyn Clayton

As part of a program of research examining the capability of vocational education and training… Show more

As part of a program of research examining the capability of vocational education and training (VET) providers, this study examines the career pathways of a wide range of VET employees. It found that careers in VET are characterised by high levels of mobility and self-directed career behaviour aimed at achieving two outcomes: job satisfaction and security of employment. Show less
To have and to hold: Retaining and utilising skilled people 24 October 2008
By Andrew Smith, Eddie Oczkowski, Chris Selby Smith

This report examines the ways in which Australian employers retain skilled staff and the ways in… Show more

This report examines the ways in which Australian employers retain skilled staff and the ways in which employers enhance their ability to use the skills of their people. The study found that while strategies such as increasing wages and family friendly policies may increase an employee's job satisfaction, the key driver in employee retention is if they feel they are learning and progressing in Show less
Course expectations and career management skills 2 July 2008
By Marnie L Kennedy, Ben Haines

Course completion and student satisfaction is likely to be influenced by how realistic the… Show more

Course completion and student satisfaction is likely to be influenced by how realistic the expectations of students are when they enrol. This report explores the idea that students' expectations would be more realistic if students have well developed career management competencies. Show less
What choice? An evaluation of career development services… 18 February 2008
By Linda Rainey, Michele Simons, Val Pudney, Elvie Hughes

This study evaluates a selection of career development services available for young people. It… Show more

This study evaluates a selection of career development services available for young people. It examines the characteristics of the services provided, with a focus on career decision-making and the provision of information about vocational education and training (VET) options. The education providers and young people surveyed were generally satisfied with the services provided. However, it was Show less
Doing an apprenticeship: What young people think 2 October 2007
By Josie Misko, Nhi Nguyen, John Saunders

The study looks at what factors encourage young people to pursue an apprenticeship. Information… Show more

The study looks at what factors encourage young people to pursue an apprenticeship. Information from students and courses indicates that the key drivers of apprenticeship uptake are intrinsic interest and academic ability. School students with higher academic ability are less interested in apprenticeships. In contrast, those who are part way through their apprenticeship are very positive about Show less
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
Pathways to knowledge work 10 March 2003
By Mark Cully

This study based on analysis of Census data in 1986 and 2000, looks at how the occupational… Show more

This study based on analysis of Census data in 1986 and 2000, looks at how the occupational structure of the Australian labour market has evolved over recent years. The study includes a detailed look at occupational change and identifies the fastest growing occupations as well as jobs on the rise and jobs on the decline. The central question the study investigates relates to knowledge of work - Show less
Getting adults into the trades: Case studies 26 July 2002
By Stephen Saunders, John Saunders

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'.

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'. Show less
Getting adults into the trades 26 July 2002
By Stephen Saunders, John Saunders

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies… Show more

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies around Australia, researchers have studied adult opportunities to qualify and work in these trades. A companion volume, 'Getting adults into the trades: Case studies', is available on NCVER's website. Show less

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