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Adult learning through fire and emergency service… 29 June 2004
By Christine Hayes, Barry Golding, Jack Harvey

Communication and other literacy skills are vital to public safety organisations. This report… Show more

Communication and other literacy skills are vital to public safety organisations. This report investigates the impact literacy levels may have on the ability of volunteers to meet demands for more formal training and assessment. The role of these organisations to develop the skills of people in rural and remote communities is also considered. The research finds public safety organisations are Show less
Valuing recognition of prior learning: Selected case… 14 May 2004
By Larry Smith

This report adds to the work on recognition of prior learning (RPL), particularly as it focuses on… Show more

This report adds to the work on recognition of prior learning (RPL), particularly as it focuses on private registered training providers' RPL processes - how it is practised and the factors that facilitate or impede its implementation. It reports that advantages of RPL can be found in the information gained from students', trainers' and employers' processes of acquiring and assessing recognition. Show less
Maximising confidence in assessment decision-making:… 20 April 2004
By Berwyn Clayton, Sue Roy, Robin Booth, Robyn House

This report provides a literature review and history of approaches to quality assurance of… Show more

This report provides a literature review and history of approaches to quality assurance of assessment in the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Australia and overseas. It also examines eight potential models that can be used by individual or groups of assessors within a training organisation. The models include a diagnostic assessment tool, an assessment principles checklist, and Show less
Exploring assessment in flexible delivery of vocational… 5 April 2004
By Patricia Hyde, Berwyn Clayton, Robin Booth

This report highlights the diversity of assessment methods used in flexible delivery modes of… Show more

This report highlights the diversity of assessment methods used in flexible delivery modes of teaching across Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. While assessment practice is underpinned by training package and course curriculum requirements, other factors influence the methods teachers and assessors choose. These include the availability of qualified workplace assessors, Show less
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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
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
Profiling the national vocational education and training… 22 December 2004
By NCVER

Future workforce planning in private and public enterprise requires reliable information on which… Show more

Future workforce planning in private and public enterprise requires reliable information on which projections are made. Currently limited information exists about vocational education and training (VET) professionals. This report consolidates two national studies on the TAFE workforce, and on VET professionals in private and public registered training organisations. The findings have important Show less
To train or not to train: The role of education and… 22 December 2004
By Margaret Giles, Anh Tram Le, Maria Allan, Catherine Lees, Ann-Claire Larsen, Lyn Bennett

The focus of the Western Australia correction system on more rehabilitation and the provision of… Show more

The focus of the Western Australia correction system on more rehabilitation and the provision of skills is designed to assist offenders gain self-sufficiency. This report examines the study and work experiences of state prisoners before and during their incarceration and their expectations of post-release outcomes. It finds that differences in work and study patterns result from choices made by Show less
Managing better: Measuring institutional health and… 7 December 2004
By Graham Maxwell, Peter Noonan, Ian Hardy, Mark Bahr

Vocational education and training (VET) policy is increasingly focused on the importance of quality … Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) policy is increasingly focused on the importance of quality in each VET institution's capacity to deliver effective programs. This report addresses institutional-level monitoring and evaluation of performance and provides a comprehensive model which institutes can use for this purpose. The model draws on background theory and practice and identifies a range Show less
Employers' contribution to training 11 November 2004
By Sue Richardson

A highly skilled workforce is widely viewed as essential for prosperity in economies characterised… Show more

A highly skilled workforce is widely viewed as essential for prosperity in economies characterised by rapid technological change. However, the development of high level skills across the workforce is expensive and requires major investment from individuals, governments and employers. This report explores an alternative approach to estimating Australian employers' contribution to skills Show less
Fully on-the-job training: Experiences and steps ahead 27 October 2004
By Susanne Wood

Fully on-the-job training, the majority of which is conducted in the workplace as part of the… Show more

Fully on-the-job training, the majority of which is conducted in the workplace as part of the normal experience of the employee, is perceived to offer benefits to apprentices/trainees, employers and registered training organisations. This report finds fully on-the-job training is viewed by learners and registered training organisations as a good way to learn as it provides flexibility for all Show less
Building sustainable adult literacy provision: A review of… 21 October 2004
By Rosa McKenna, Lynne Fitzpatrick

This report summarises an extensive study of adult literacy policies and practices in vocational… Show more

This report summarises an extensive study of adult literacy policies and practices in vocational education in six countries - Canada, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Kingdom and Australia. The policies and programs of the six countries were compared across policy contexts and concepts, program development and delivery, and regulatory frameworks, product development and quality Show less
What's in it for me? Recognition of prior learning in… 6 October 2004
By Kaaren Blom, Berwyn Clayton, Andrea Bateman, Marie Bedggood, Elvie Hughes

Recognition of prior learning is a crucial element in lifelong learning, but limited information… Show more

Recognition of prior learning is a crucial element in lifelong learning, but limited information exists about skills recognition implementation and outcomes within Australian enterprises. This study examines the nature of recognition within individual enterprises, including the processes employed, strategies in place for promotion and support, and perceived benefits for enterprises and employees. Show less
Mechanisms for increasing employer contributions to… 1 October 2004
By Stephen Billett, Andrew Smith

The level of enterprise expenditure on training in Australia appears to be growing, and now… Show more

The level of enterprise expenditure on training in Australia appears to be growing, and now compares favourably with countries often held as models for national policy and practice. This report outlines a range of policy options employed internationally, including levies, leverage and partnership arrangements to enhance employer contributions to training. Ultimately, the authors find decisions Show less
Understanding equity strategies of training providers 27 September 2004
By John McIntyre, Veronica Volkoff, Mez Egg, Nicky Solomon

Limited research has been undertaken to identify and examine systemic issues associated with the… Show more

Limited research has been undertaken to identify and examine systemic issues associated with the provision of vocational education and training (VET) to equity groups. This report focuses on the institutional relationships and policies that determine equity provision, and proposes three principles for framing equity practices. The principles are: local policies and strategies must reflect the Show less
Building innovative vocational education and training… 22 September 2004
By Victor Callan

Highly innovative organisations demonstrate six key characteristics. They create learning cultures… Show more

Highly innovative organisations demonstrate six key characteristics. They create learning cultures which promote innovation as a core organisational capability; employ leaders who are 'failure-tolerant'; identify innovators; reward people who propose innovative ideas; use partnerships; and, promote innovation through teams. This report analyses how well vocational education and training (VET) Show less
The role of vocational education and training in attracting … 12 August 2004
By Phillip Toner

Multinational corporations are significant in the global economy, and increasingly important to… Show more

Multinational corporations are significant in the global economy, and increasingly important to national economies. Based on a literature review and 12 case studies of multinational corporations operating in Australia, the study finds the quality of the domestic VET-skilled workforce is ranked equal third in importance, out of fifteen factors, when deciding to invest in Australia. To make the VET Show less
The role of Community Development Employment Projects in… 6 August 2004
By Josie Misko

The Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) scheme provides funds to help Indigenous… Show more

The Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) scheme provides funds to help Indigenous communities in rural and remote Australia provide employment, skills development, and various essential and desirable municipal services. However, there is room to improve the range and quality of employment and community development activities available. There is also room for increasing the number of Show less
New Apprenticeship pathways: An option for associate… 27 July 2004
By John Stanwick, John Saunders

The vocational education and training (VET) sector is an important source of qualifications for… Show more

The vocational education and training (VET) sector is an important source of qualifications for associate professionals; the second fastest growing occupational group in Australia's labour market. The report offers employers, industry organisations, and professional associations an insight into the benefits of contracted work-based training arrangements, like New Apprenticeships, for training Show less
Education research in the knowledge society: Key trends in… 19 July 2004
By Peter Kearns

There is increasing worldwide focus on education reform, driven by rising pressures for lifelong… Show more

There is increasing worldwide focus on education reform, driven by rising pressures for lifelong learning, the burgeoning impact of technology, and an escalating pace of change in much of industry and society. This report examines the key trends in Europe and North America in finding more effective means of strengthening the impact of educational research on practice. It analyses trends to Show less

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