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Aspects of training that meet Indigenous Australians'… 18 November 2005
By Cydde Miller

Indigenous Australians participate in training for many reasons and achieve a range of outcomes.… Show more

Indigenous Australians participate in training for many reasons and achieve a range of outcomes. This systematic review of existing research focuses on the key factors required to ensure Indigenous people achieve the outcomes they aspire to personally and for their communities. It provides evidence to enable vocational education and training policy-makers and practitioners to act and move forward Show less
Learning through Indigenous business: The role of… 27 July 2005
By Kate Flamsteed, Barry Golding

This report explores the ways in which Indigenous Australians are learning through enterprise and… Show more

This report explores the ways in which Indigenous Australians are learning through enterprise and small business development. It reveals that this learning will be more effective if it takes into account that Indigenous experience differs by location, with remote areas offering a significant challenge. Learning through Indigenous business is most effective where learning is tied to earning; the Show less
Skilling a seasonal workforce: A way forward for rural… 20 May 2005
By Sue Kilpatrick, Helen Bound

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as… Show more

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and tourism. This report examines the diverse nature of the seasonal workforce in two locations and the approaches used in their training. The report finds that the seasonal workforce is diverse and has varied training needs. Like others marginally attached to the workforce 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
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
A fair go: Factors impacting on vocational education and… 30 June 2004
By Judith Miralles

There are differences between, and among, people in ethnic communities. This study seeks to provide … Show more

There are differences between, and among, people in ethnic communities. This study seeks to provide a more nuanced snapshot of vocational education and training (VET) participation and completion rates among Arabic, Bosnian, Cantonese, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese communities. It investigates the effectiveness of English as a second language programs as a pathway to training. Overall, the Show less
What is all that learning for? Indigenous adult English… 29 June 2004
By Inge Kral, Ian Falk

Remote Indigenous communities are under increasing pressure to share responsibility for community… Show more

Remote Indigenous communities are under increasing pressure to share responsibility for community well-being and capacity building. Their challenge is to achieve social and economic sustainability without losing core values of Indigenous law, culture and language. Education, training and employment are essential elements to this future scenario. This report is based on a study of a remote Show less
VET and social capital: A paper on the contribution of the… 7 April 2004
By Peter Kearns

There is growing international and national interest in the concept of social capital, its role,… Show more

There is growing international and national interest in the concept of social capital, its role, and the ways economic and social policies coalesce to drive economic progress and community well-being. This paper identifies eight areas the VET system can contribute to social capital: building social capital in firms; building networks of businesses, especially the small business sector; developing 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
Issues affecting skill demand and supply in Australia's … 30 May 2002
By NCVER

This publication provides a summary of recent research into issues affecting the demand of skills… Show more

This publication provides a summary of recent research into issues affecting the demand of skills in Australia and the implications of current trends in training and education on future skill supply. It also summarises the impact of Australia's ageing population on future levels of participation and presents a synopsis of Australia's position internationally. Finally, implications for the future Show less
Issues affecting skill demand and supply in Australia's … 30 May 2002
By NCVER

This publication provides information of recent research into issues affecting the demand for… Show more

This publication provides information of recent research into issues affecting the demand for skills in Australia and the implications of current trends in training and education on future skill supply. It also summarises the impact of Australia's ageing population on future levels of participation and presents a synopsis of Australia's position internationally. Finally, implications for the 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
The impact of lifelong learning on vocational education… 8 February 2002
By Mats Lindell, Kenneth Abrahamsson

A discussion of the vocational education and training system in Sweden, which has developed from… Show more

A discussion of the vocational education and training system in Sweden, which has developed from being primarily industry-based in the 1960s to a structurally uniform system that is integrated with general education in the present day. Show less
Contractor alliances and the new world of work 17 December 2001
By Christine Owen, Helen Bound

This research investigates what knowledge, skills and attitudes independent contractors, working in … Show more

This research investigates what knowledge, skills and attitudes independent contractors, working in alliances with others, need to operate successfully in their working life. It also shows how the existing vocational and education training (VET) system meets these needs and what the implications are for VET for the future. Show less
Learning to manage change: Developing regional communities… 5 November 2001
By Ian Falk

Contributing authors from Australia, USA and Canada provide leading-edge information, analysis of… Show more

Contributing authors from Australia, USA and Canada provide leading-edge information, analysis of issues and hundreds of best practice examples of building strong communities through active and critical learning. The theme is that Australia should become a learning society in order to build capacity and manage regional change for social and economic benefit for all. Show less
Factors influencing demand for vocational education and… 26 July 2001
By Sue Kilpatrick, Kim Allen

This publication reviews research relating to demand for VET. Demand is expected to increase for… Show more

This publication reviews research relating to demand for VET. Demand is expected to increase for 'knowledge work', 'soft' and literacy and numeracy skills. Current policy's focus on the needs of industry and enterprises needs to be re-evaluated in the broader context of the demands of other stakeholders who have longer term interests. Show less
Generic skills for the new economy: Review of research 20 July 2001
By Peter Kearns

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have… Show more

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have developed in Britain, United States and Australia. The review analyses the literature that relates to the following questions: *What are the generic skills? *What are the teaching and learning implications for VET providers? *What impact do generic skills have on business performance? Show less
Vocational education and training in small rural school… 12 June 2001
By Country Education Project (Inc.), Youth Research Centre

This report is based on 14 case studies of schools in small rural communities in Victoria,… Show more

This report is based on 14 case studies of schools in small rural communities in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia which are committed to the development and implementation of VET programs that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the students and the community. The schools which took part in the study were chosen for participation on the basis of consultation with a range of Show less
The development of TAFE in Australia 5 June 2001
By Gillian Goozee

Goozee's popular title has been revised and updated again. It provides an historical account of the … Show more

Goozee's popular title has been revised and updated again. It provides an historical account of the development of Australia's public vocational education and training from its roots in the late 19th century to the end of the 1990s. This third edition has added a chapter on TAFE in the 1990s, covering such issues as the review of the ANTA Agreement, new apprenticeships, user choice, the National Show less

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