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Quality is the key: Critical issues in teaching, learning… 22 December 2006
By John Mitchell, Clive Chappell, Andrea Bateman, Susan Roy

This report identifies what individual learners and industry clients want from vocational education … Show more

This report identifies what individual learners and industry clients want from vocational education and training (VET) and proposes how these needs can best be met. It also identifies a tension between compliance and creativity which needs to be addressed in quality frameworks at the system level. In addition, providers need to reshape their structures and modify their cultures so they are open Show less
Employers and qualifications: At a glance 8 November 2005
By Ann Blythe, Kaye Bowman

Over the past decade, the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector has focused on… Show more

Over the past decade, the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector has focused on the outcomes of training in terms of qualifications and competencies. Up until this time there had been little information available on the value that employers place on qualifications and how they use them to contribute to the success of their business. This 'at a glance' synthesises recent research Show less
Reframe, rename, revitalise: Future directions for the… 30 May 2005
By Kate Perkins

The National Reporting System (NRS) was developed to report the outcomes of English language,… Show more

The National Reporting System (NRS) was developed to report the outcomes of English language, literacy and numeracy provision in Australia's vocational education and training and adult and community education sectors, and in labour market programs. Since its introduction, however, the NRS has been used as more than a reporting tool. It has also been used for setting standards and for curricular Show less
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
The authentic performance-based assessment of… 12 August 2003
By Rob Denton, David D Curtis

This report documents a new approach to assessing problem-solving skills. This approach uses an… Show more

This report documents a new approach to assessing problem-solving skills. This approach uses an assessment tool that incorporates problems that participants routinely experience in their courses and in the workplace. Assessment is performance and evidence based. The assessment tool was trialled among students in the Electronics and Information Technology Program at Torrens Valley Institute of Show less
The development of quality online assessment in vocational… 13 May 2003
By Robin Booth, Berwyn Clayton, Robert Hartcher, Susan Hungar, Patricia Hyde, Penny Wilson

The use and potential of online assessment is investigated in this report. It identifies: *the… Show more

The use and potential of online assessment is investigated in this report. It identifies: *the principles of quality assessment *assessment practices that can be supported with online technologies *methods and tools that work *factors that influence choice and design on online assessment methods. The report is published in two volumes. Volume 1 is the main report and volume 2 contains the Show less
Graded assessment in vocational education and training: An… 14 January 2003
By Melanie Williams, Andrea Bateman

Graded assessment in Australian vocational education and training has developed a range of… Show more

Graded assessment in Australian vocational education and training has developed a range of practices.This study examines the current practice for graded assessment and identifies policy issues that need to be addressed. Areas studied include validity, reliability and consistency, associated costs, and cross-sectoral concerns. Show less
The secret is the teacher: The learner's view of online … 19 December 2002
By Joan Cashion, Phoebe Palmieri

This report is based on a survey of vocational education and training students who were studying… Show more

This report is based on a survey of vocational education and training students who were studying online, as well as discussions with teachers. It describes what makes for a quality online learning experience and provides suggestions for organisations delivering training online. Show less
Partnerships in assessment: Auspicing in action 13 August 2002
By Andrea Bateman, Berwyn Clayton

This study undertook a comprehensive examination of a sample of auspiced (or partnership)… Show more

This study undertook a comprehensive examination of a sample of auspiced (or partnership) assessment arrangements. It also included a review of national and international literature on partnerships and six case study sites selected for indepth examination, giving a wide variety of models of partnership arrangements. The research found that there are common factors critical to the development and Show less
Maximising confidence in assessment decision-making:… 26 March 2002
By Berwyn Clayton, Robyn House, Sue Roy, Robin Booth

This resource contains practical material to help assessors maintain the quality of their… Show more

This resource contains practical material to help assessors maintain the quality of their assessment systems. It includes an overview of how registered training organisations can develop a validation or moderation process, and a range of checklists that assessors can use as part of the assessment review process. Also included is a sample of a code of practice for assessors, guidelines for set-up Show less
Individual returns to vocational education and training… 15 March 2002
By Chris Ryan

The financial benefits of gaining a VET qualification are calculated and assessed in this report.… Show more

The financial benefits of gaining a VET qualification are calculated and assessed in this report. Using data from a representative sample of Australian employees, author Chris Ryan compares the wages and after-tax returns for individuals with different qualifications and with different levels of experience and labour market participation. Show less
The quest for a working blueprint: Vocational education and … 11 December 2001
By Jeff Malley, Jack Keating, Lyn Robinson, Geof Hawke

This report focusses on the implementation of vocational education and training (VET) in schools… Show more

This report focusses on the implementation of vocational education and training (VET) in schools over the period 1996-1999. The report is comprehensive and provides an overview of school-based VET, historic and international aspects of vocationalism in secondary schooling, policy influences on the implementation of VET in secondary schools in Australia, a statistical description of VET provision Show less
Improving the validity of competency-based assessment 15 August 2001
By Peter Thomson, John Saunders, John Foyster

This study considers the status of validity in the context of the assessment of VET in Australia.… Show more

This study considers the status of validity in the context of the assessment of VET in Australia. The project has involved reviewing the literature, reporting the outcomes of case studies, presenting the key findings and developing a diagnostic tool to guide assessors. Show less
Evaluating on- and off-the-job approaches to learning and… 24 July 2001
By Andrew Strickland, Michele Simons, Roger Harris, Ian Robertson, Maddy Harford, Angelina Edwards

This report summarises the views of Australian apprentices and trainees on their learning and… Show more

This report summarises the views of Australian apprentices and trainees on their learning and assessment experiences in on- and off-the-job settings. It also examines through some 20 case studies the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches to learning and assessment that are being used today. Show less
Current issues and new agendas in workplace learning 11 June 1998
By David Boud

This title brings together what is known about workplace learning, examines it critically and… Show more

This title brings together what is known about workplace learning, examines it critically and proposes directions for future developments in both research and practice. The authors seek to provide frameworks for considering issues and new ways of representing the complexities of the field in an accessible form. Show less
The 'grade' debate: Should we grade… 11 June 1996
By Peter Thomson, Roger Mathers, Robert Quirk

Deals with the pros and cons of 'grading', that is, assessing and reporting levels of performance… Show more

Deals with the pros and cons of 'grading', that is, assessing and reporting levels of performance in competency-based VET. Existing policies and practices are examined in the light of current practices. A must for all those involved in competence-based assessment. Show less
Key aspects of competency-based assessment 11 June 1995
By William Hall

A collection of papers for a wide audience within the VET sector who are tackling the issue of… Show more

A collection of papers for a wide audience within the VET sector who are tackling the issue of assessment and RPL in the workplace. Includes: research in competency-based assessment (CBA); assessment of knowledge, attitudes and values; peer; self- assessment; and needs of special workers. Show less

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