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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
The economics of vocational education and training in… 18 June 2001
By Chris Selby Smith, Fran Ferrier, Damon Anderson, Gerald Burke, Sonnie Hopkins, Michael Long, Leo Maglen, Jeff Malley, Phillip McKenzie, Chandra Shah

The book builds on CEET's review of the economics of vocational education and training for the… Show more

The book builds on CEET's review of the economics of vocational education and training for the Australian National Training Authority in 1994. Seven chapters discuss: the overall purpose of the review; changing employment patterns; demand for VET; supply of VET; special supply issues; finance and market issues; and finally, future research, access and equity, and research impact. 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
Linkages between vocational education and training… 8 June 2001
By Jihee Choi, Josie Misko, Oanh Phan, Kyeong-Jong Kang

This comparative study describes the vocational education and training systems of Korea and… Show more

This comparative study describes the vocational education and training systems of Korea and Australia. Its particular focus is on the linkages between training providers and industry in both countries. Researchers from the Korean Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training and the National Centre for Vocational Education Research have collaborated in conducting the research and Show less
Work placements in VET courses: Evidence from the… 28 May 2001
By Erica Smith, Roger Harris

This report is a review of the literature, available research and current Australian practice on… Show more

This report is a review of the literature, available research and current Australian practice on work placements. Its purpose is to draw together findings on work placements from three educational sectors in order to inform policy and practice in the VET sector. Show less
Locational issues in new apprenticeships 3 May 2001
By Tom Dumbrell, Wendy Finnegan, Rowena De Montfort

This study examines the geographical distribution of apprenticeship commencements in the context of … Show more

This study examines the geographical distribution of apprenticeship commencements in the context of various labour force and population statistics by industry, location of jobs and youth population. Apprenticeship and traineeship statistics between 1995 and 1998 are examined in terms of occupational groupings, duration, full-time/part-time and qualification levels. Show less
Issues and directions from a review of the Australian… 19 April 2001
By Stephen Saunders

This paper is a result of a literature review of 125 publications. It summarises the key issues and … Show more

This paper is a result of a literature review of 125 publications. It summarises the key issues and directions that are identified in the literature. Show less
Australian apprenticeships: Research readings 19 April 2001
By Nigel Smart

This publication summarises the outcomes of 11 research projects funded by the National Research… Show more

This publication summarises the outcomes of 11 research projects funded by the National Research and Evaluation Committee. It also contains an introductory chapter by Nigel Smart and an invited chapter from Kaye Schofield. Summaries of each of the 11 research projects are also available in the companion volume - Australian Apprenticeships: Research at a glance. Show less
Australian apprenticeships: Facts, fiction and future 19 April 2001
By NCVER

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of apprenticeships in… Show more

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of apprenticeships in Australia (including the introduction of traineeships and new apprenticeships). The rapid growth and transformation of the system over the past decade is examined in detail and proposals for the future of apprenticeships in Australia are explored. Show less
Training for productivity 9 April 2001
By Leo Maglen, Sonnie Hopkins, Gerald Burke

Is spending on training personnel worthwhile? Many of the firms in the research reported here… Show more

Is spending on training personnel worthwhile? Many of the firms in the research reported here believed so; and what is more, results in manufacturing (footwear, wire products) suggest that it delivered sizeable returns in labour productivity. Importantly, findings support the view that firms should be undertaking long-term strategic planning, not just targeting day-to-day problems. The research Show less
Analysing enterprise returns on training 20 February 2001
By Janelle Moy, Rod McDonald

Recent studies indicate that enterprises receive beneficial returns from their investment in… Show more

Recent studies indicate that enterprises receive beneficial returns from their investment in training. Human resource practitioners, employers, governments and researchers also agree that more needs to be done to demonstrate the returns to enterprises from this investment. However, many enterprises appear unwilling or unable to actually evaluate these returns and most reported Australian studies Show less

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