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The publication focuses on examining the extent to which understandings about supply and demand… Show more

The publication focuses on examining the extent to which understandings about supply and demand within the training market are held in common among the key stakeholders in particular industries. Information is presented in two perspectives, by industry and stakeholder. The publication concludes with a discussion of the factors influencing the extent to which demand-oriented practices have been Show less

This study compared costs of delivering workplace and TAFE-based courses in three industries -… Show more

This study compared costs of delivering workplace and TAFE-based courses in three industries - retail, hospitality and automotive. The data that were gathered provide an insight into the comparative costs of training and how they are distributed across governments, employers and trainees. Show less

This report examines issues related to the learning needs of women working in small business. It… Show more

This report examines issues related to the learning needs of women working in small business. It suggests that the present VET policy framework and the ways in which the VET sector operates at present do not meet the needs of this client group. Show less

This report has been prepared as part of the Indonesia Australia Partnership for Skills Development … Show more

This report has been prepared as part of the Indonesia Australia Partnership for Skills Development (IAPSD) Program as a reference document about the technical and vocational education and training situation in Indonesia and in Australia. The overall goal of the program is to assist in improving workforce skills, so that skill formation arrangements better meet the needs of Indonesian industry. Show less

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they… Show more

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they leave school early, risk factors and likely outcomes of early school leaving, and the positives and negatives of retention. It examines what is being done for early school leavers through VET in school and post-school settings and identifies major issues and 'best practice' as well as possible Show less

The guide has been written for students who are studying, or intend studying at TAFE, university or … Show more

The guide has been written for students who are studying, or intend studying at TAFE, university or college, and who have experienced a mental health disorder or impairment. The materials in this resource kit bring together the experiences of many students and staff. The kit aims to improve the students' chances of success in tertiary study through the use of a wide range of learning and support Show less

In the extensive literature search investigating the position of women in management and leadership … Show more

In the extensive literature search investigating the position of women in management and leadership in the workforce, there is consistent evidence of the way structures, practices, beliefs, values and attitudes continue to account for the problem of gender equity in the workforce. Much of the literature to date has, therefore, documented the considerable barriers to women's success in workplace Show less

A study on questions relating to access to, and participation in, structured training for both… Show more

A study on questions relating to access to, and participation in, structured training for both casual employees and outsourced labour. Show less

This report presents a review and analysis of research on the internationalisation of vocational… Show more

This report presents a review and analysis of research on the internationalisation of vocational education and training and provides an assessment of other research that needs to be conducted in this area. Show less

Four major impediments to higher youth employment are identified in this review. These are: the… Show more

Four major impediments to higher youth employment are identified in this review. These are: the inability to maintain rates of economic growth sufficient to reduce unemployment without inducing inflationary pressures; changes in the composition of demand for labour favoring more highly skilled workers; systems for delivery of vocational education and training which remain poorly adapted to users' Show less

This is an overview of the report by the same name which looks at how competency-based training has … Show more

This is an overview of the report by the same name which looks at how competency-based training has helped to achieve the goal of an adaptable and flexible workforce. Show less

Older people are flocking to training. They are demonstrating that they want to learn and they can… Show more

Older people are flocking to training. They are demonstrating that they want to learn and they can learn. They are also turning more and more to community providers rather than TAFE. Is TAFE oriented too much towards young people, at the expense of the older person? Show less

This study reviews both international and Australian literature on provision of vocational… Show more

This study reviews both international and Australian literature on provision of vocational education in adult and juvenile correctional institutions. The international research includes some studies that found that vocational education and literacy/numeracy education have led to reduced recidivism. The Australian literature, which is small scale at this stage, indicates that VET improves access Show less

This study has described contemporary policy relating to VET in Australia and has asked the… Show more

This study has described contemporary policy relating to VET in Australia and has asked the question: to what extent do the current laws relating to VET support the development of a national system of vocational education and training? It concludes that while VET legislation is in a process of transition, it is broadly consistent in content and purpose across the range of jurisdictions. It can Show less

This review of research reviews both the Australian discussion papers on reliability and validity… Show more

This review of research reviews both the Australian discussion papers on reliability and validity of competency-based assessment as well as international empirical research in this field. The review discusses two types of competency-based assessment - paper-based objective testing techniques and performance assessments as well as the implications for validity and reliability of each type of Show less

The review has examined the available literature related to the access, participation and outcomes… Show more

The review has examined the available literature related to the access, participation and outcomes for people with disabilities. It explores the range of barriers to access as well as describing some innovative models and their associated success factors. People with disabilities continue to be under-represented in the sector. Nevertheless, the provision of adequate support for individual Show less

This consolidation study synthesises recent research and evaluation literature on generic skills,… Show more

This consolidation study synthesises recent research and evaluation literature on generic skills, with a particular focus on the conceptualisation and piloting of the Mayer key competencies in Australia between 1993 and early 1998. Show less

This book addresses the issue of whether or not skills learnt in one context are able to transfer… Show more

This book addresses the issue of whether or not skills learnt in one context are able to transfer successfully to other contexts. The findings showed that being able to perform a skill successfully in one context is not a guarantee of being able to perform the same skill in a different context. However, higher levels of proficiency in the first task increased the likelihood of higher levels of Show less

The changing nature of indigenous involvement in vocational education and training (VET) over the… Show more

The changing nature of indigenous involvement in vocational education and training (VET) over the past decade is one of the most remarkable transformations seen in Australia's educational history. The number of indigenous peoples in VET has grown from just a few thousand in the 1980s to almost 45 000 in 1998. Inequality between indigenous peoples and other Australians in overall participation in Show less

This report explores whether competency-based assessment is meeting the needs of its users. The… Show more

This report explores whether competency-based assessment is meeting the needs of its users. The researchers found that a number of issues were raised by those consulted in the project. These included grading (the need to bridge the gap between competence and excellence), the quality of competency standards and their treatment of underpinning knowledge, who are appropriate assessors, and what Show less