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Changing nature and organisation of work and the… 11 June 2000
By Simon Marginson

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of… Show more

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of work and how some international economic developments have affected the position of workers. The author examines some of the issues these trends raise for education and training and argues for government intervention in vocational education and training on economic and equity groups. Show less
It's not my problem: The growth of non-standard work… 11 June 2000
By Richard Hall, Tanya Bretherton, John Buchanan

This report has investigated the impact of the increased trend towards casualisation and… Show more

This report has investigated the impact of the increased trend towards casualisation and outsourcing of work on learning arrangements. It found that there has been an increase in highly task-specific or job-specific training. Moreover, labour hire companies tend to spend less on the training of their employees because they prefer to recruit people who already have the skills needed. This means Show less
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Making training work for women 11 June 2000
By Helen Connole

This report forms part of the research project packaging Training for Gender Equity which was… Show more

This report forms part of the research project packaging Training for Gender Equity which was commissioned in 1997 by ANTA and the MCEETYA VEET Women's Taskforce. It presents information on women's experiences in the current VET system derived from a qualitative focus group study with extensive use of participants' own voices. The report identifies some critical factors for women's success and Show less
Getting to grips with work experience 11 June 2000
By Josie Misko

This booklet provides guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs… Show more

This booklet provides guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs which aim to give students experience in the workplace. It emphasises the importance of structured workplace training which leads to the achievement of specific objectives and learning outcomes. Also highlighted is the need to prepare students and employers for their specific roles in the training and Show less
Getting to grips with online delivery 11 June 2000
By Di Booker

Getting to grips with online delivery is based on a survey of recent literature. It is an overview… Show more

Getting to grips with online delivery is based on a survey of recent literature. It is an overview of some of the basic issues of online delivery - why get involved, some of the advantages and limitations, how to get started, and providing support for students and teachers. Show less
Enterprise return on a training investment 11 June 2000
By Chris Doucouliagos, Pasquale Sgro

In this study a training evaluation process is developed to assist organisations in identifying the … Show more

In this study a training evaluation process is developed to assist organisations in identifying the financial returns from training investment decisions. A well designed and delivered training program can be expected to generate significant financial returns that compare quite favourably with other forms of investment. Returns on investment for various training programs are presented. Show less
Electrical and electronics trades 1995-1999 11 June 2000
By NCVER

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the electrical and electronic… Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the electrical and electronic trades over the period 1995 to 1999 including age, AQF level and geographic region, along with employment trends and forecasts for occupations in these trades. [revised and updated] Show less
Getting to grips with self-paced learning 11 June 2000
By Josie Misko

This booklet is aimed at teachers of vocational education and training. It outlines the way we… Show more

This booklet is aimed at teachers of vocational education and training. It outlines the way we learn new information and provides information on programs which involve students in self-paced learning activities via online learning, video-conferencing, distance learning and campus-based flexible delivery programs. Teacher perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of the methods provide Show less
Student flows through Australian TAFE courses 11 June 2000
By John Foyster, Hon Kok Fai, Chandra Shah

This report develops and applies a methodology to analyse the flow of students through TAFE courses … Show more

This report develops and applies a methodology to analyse the flow of students through TAFE courses based on national VET data collected for the period 1994 to 1996. While it is important to note that not all those who enrol in a course intend to complete it or may recommence their studies later, it was found that most students leave with a positive outcome. There is also very little difference Show less
Occupational trends and new apprentice training 11 June 2000
By Brett Freeland

Australia's employment-based training efforts have undergone considerable change in recent decades. … Show more

Australia's employment-based training efforts have undergone considerable change in recent decades. More occupations and industries have adopted employment-based training methods. This research uses historical data and a macro-economic forecasting model to divine forecasts for future employment-based training. Detailed tables of forecasts by occupation are presented. Show less
Meeting the demand: The needs of VET clients 11 June 2000
By Stephen Billett, Sharon Hayes

Today the provision of vocational education is being shaped more and more by the needs of clients.… Show more

Today the provision of vocational education is being shaped more and more by the needs of clients. This report examines the needs of four client groups - industry, enterprises, communities and individuals - and discusses the consequences of their needs for policy and practice in VET. It focusses particularly on the food processing and clerical industries in three regions (a metropolitan centre, a Show less
Automotive repairs and service trades 1995-1999 11 June 2000
By NCVER

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the automotive repairs and… Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the automotive repairs and service trades over the period 1995 to 1999 including age, AQF level and geographic region, along with employment trends and forecasts for occupations in these trades. [revised and updated] Show less
Mechanical engineering and fabrication trades 1995-1999 11 June 2000
By NCVER

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the mechanical engineering and … Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the mechanical engineering and fabrication trades over the period 1995 to 1999 including age, AQF level and geographic region, along with employment trends and forecasts for occupations in these trades. [revised and updated] Show less
International comparisons of vocational education and… 11 June 2000
By Brett Freeland

This report presents indicators available for international comparisons of vocational education and … Show more

This report presents indicators available for international comparisons of vocational education and training. It examines a range of data collections, cultural variations and differences in policy objectives across countries. The study can assist educators, policy-makers, researchers and society in general to measure progress towards the realisation of national education and training goals, with Show less
Does training pay?: Evidence from Australian enterprises 11 June 2000
By Richard Blandy, Anne Hawke, Elizabeth Webster, Alfred Michael Dockery

This book reports an attempt to replicate, for Australia, overseas survey results on the payoff to… Show more

This book reports an attempt to replicate, for Australia, overseas survey results on the payoff to enterprise training. Some of the results are: * Australian firms provide extensive training for their incoming employees and capture nearly all the resulting productivity gains. * The profitability of firms is directly related to the amount and quality of training that they provide. * The Show less
Demands of training: Australian tourism and hospitality 11 June 2000
By Brett Freeland

Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry go to great lengths to ensure they select… Show more

Employers in the tourism and hospitality industry go to great lengths to ensure they select applicants with the right personality and attitude for the job. Training in the tourism and hospitality industry must be directly applicable to the workplace. This report provides details of how best to customise training to meet the skill requirements of tourism and hospitality enterprises. Show less
Skills supply to the trade industries 1995-1999 11 June 2000
By NCVER

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in trades and related workers… Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in trades and related workers occupations over the period 1995 to 1999. Trends in commencements, the number in training and completions are provided along with employment trends and economic considerations. This information is also provided for a range of selected industries, namely electrical, building and construction, automotive Show less
Measuring the outcomes of VET: Review of research 11 June 2000
By Tom Dumbrell

This report describes the range of outcome measures used in the VET systems and reviews a range of… Show more

This report describes the range of outcome measures used in the VET systems and reviews a range of literature concerning these measures. The report identifies various perspectives on outcome measures - those of governments, of employers, of students and the broader community and how these perspectives influence the type of measures in use. The report covers research related to student outcomes, Show less
Evidence of skill shortages in the electrotechnology trades 11 June 2000
By Chris Robinson

There has been growing concern about skill shortages in a number of sectors in the Australian… Show more

There has been growing concern about skill shortages in a number of sectors in the Australian labour market in the past couple of years with an increased demand for some skills as a result of improvements in the Australian economy. However, such concerns are not particularly new since skill shortages are a recurring and persistent feature of the Australian labour market. In this report, available Show less
Learning and teaching in initial vocational education and… 11 June 2000
By Tony Anderson

This report looks at students' and teachers' perceptions of initial vocational education and… Show more

This report looks at students' and teachers' perceptions of initial vocational education and training. It also reveals how students engage in learning in education and training, provides a description of current teaching practices, and shows the influences which shape learning and teaching in initial VET. Show less

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