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Australian Qualifications Framework lower-level… 3 November 2005
By John Stanwick

This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead young people aged 15-24… Show more

This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead young people aged 15-24 years in terms of employment and further study. A prime motivation for young people undertaking these qualifications is to facilitate transition into the labour market. These qualifications are aimed at developing basic vocational skills or preparatory access skills. The findings indicate that Show less
Adult literacy research overviews, 2005 18 May 2005
By Various

This suite of overviews provides a comprehensive summary of each of NCVER's managed adult literacy… Show more

This suite of overviews provides a comprehensive summary of each of NCVER's managed adult literacy and numeracy research projects funded in 2003. Show less
Young people and vocational education and training options: … 21 January 2005
By Davinia Woods

Vocational education and training (VET) programs for young people in Australia have significantly… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) programs for young people in Australia have significantly expanded over the past decade. This publication provides an overview of research into the VET options available to school-aged people. It also details the emerging social benefits and outcomes of undertaking recognised VET options. The challenges which face the implementation of vocational education Show less
Lifelong learning and older workers 23 December 2004
By Tom Karmel, Davinia Woods

Discussion about Australia's ageing population has focused on the importance of increasing labour… Show more

Discussion about Australia's ageing population has focused on the importance of increasing labour force participation rates of older people. This paper examines the influence of education and training on the participation of older people in the labour market, and the pay-off of undertaking education and training as an older-person compared to earlier in life. On the whole, the results indicate Show less
To train or not to train: The role of education and… 22 December 2004
By Margaret Giles, Anh Tram Le, Maria Allan, Catherine Lees, Ann-Claire Larsen, Lyn Bennett

The focus of the Western Australia correction system on more rehabilitation and the provision of… Show more

The focus of the Western Australia correction system on more rehabilitation and the provision of skills is designed to assist offenders gain self-sufficiency. This report examines the study and work experiences of state prisoners before and during their incarceration and their expectations of post-release outcomes. It finds that differences in work and study patterns result from choices made by Show less
Education research in the knowledge society: Key trends in… 19 July 2004
By Peter Kearns

There is increasing worldwide focus on education reform, driven by rising pressures for lifelong… Show more

There is increasing worldwide focus on education reform, driven by rising pressures for lifelong learning, the burgeoning impact of technology, and an escalating pace of change in much of industry and society. This report examines the key trends in Europe and North America in finding more effective means of strengthening the impact of educational research on practice. It analyses trends to Show less
Improving Indigenous completion rates in mainstream TAFE:… 30 June 2004
By Jo Balatti, Lyn Gargano, Martha Goldman, Gary Wood, Julie Woodlock

Indigenous engagement with vocational education and training (VET) has improved significantly, but… Show more

Indigenous engagement with vocational education and training (VET) has improved significantly, but successful Indigenous completion rates are lower nationally when compared to the overall population. This report, based on an action research project, examines intra-institutional factors at four Queensland TAFE institutes to better understand and take action on issues affecting Indigenous 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
Literacy in the new millennium 28 June 2004
By Michele Lonsdale, Doug McCurry

The conception of literacy is changing to reflect the profound economic, social, political and… Show more

The conception of literacy is changing to reflect the profound economic, social, political and cultural changes of the past half century. In this report, the authors examine three broad literacy ideologies - cognitive, individual-based model, economics-driven model, and sociocultural model. While current research situates literacy in social practice, government policy aligns more with the Show less
Entering industry: A case study of links between a school… 28 May 2004
By Anthea Taylor

This report provides insights into the school-to-work transition of 72 young people from a… Show more

This report provides insights into the school-to-work transition of 72 young people from a low-income region, who undertook an industry-specific school vocational education and training (VET) program. The training program was a one-year building and construction industry initiative, which involved schools, industry and TAFE. The majority of students reported confidence, enthusiasm, and Show less
Effective measures for school-to-work transition in the… 14 May 2004
By Tae-Hwa Jung, Josie Misko, Kisung Lee, Susan Dawe, Sun Yee Hong, Kwan-Choon Lee

The importance of close connections between vocational education and training (VET) systems and… Show more

The importance of close connections between vocational education and training (VET) systems and industry is highlighted in this report. The report finds that any system of entry-level training, which aims to help students make a successful transition from school to work, must have support mechanisms and frameworks in place to enable accurate assessment of industry and labour market needs. From Show less
Course completion and instructional experience in TAFE 4 May 2004
By John Polesel, Merryn Davies, Richard Teese

This report investigates students' learning experience at a TAFE institute and determines the… Show more

This report investigates students' learning experience at a TAFE institute and determines the factors that influence students to continue or discontinue their studies. Students who reported satisfaction with their learning experience highlighted relationships with teaching staff and respect for their expertise and organisation as significant factors in their experience. While students who were Show less
Exploring locality: The impact of context on Indigenous… 14 April 2004
By Susan Gelade, Tom Stehlik

The impact of urban, regional, and remote location on Indigenous vocational education and training… Show more

The impact of urban, regional, and remote location on Indigenous vocational education and training (VET) students' aspirations and outcomes is examined in this report. It finds the availability of desired courses, teaching staff, and community attitudes to learning in the various locations influence the success of outcomes of Indigenous students. However, successful outcomes other than those Show less
Identifying the key factors affecting the chance of passing … 2 April 2004
By David John

This report identifies student characteristics - demographic and life-stage factors - which… Show more

This report identifies student characteristics - demographic and life-stage factors - which influence successful completion of vocational education and training (VET) subjects. It finds the likelihood of passing is significantly reduced for people who are Indigenous, have a disability, are of non-English speaking background, are unemployed or are aged 19 years or less. The research is based on Show less
Moving on from enabling courses: Why do some students… 25 February 2004
By Susan Dawe

Some students, who complete a preparatory or pre-vocational course in the vocational education and… Show more

Some students, who complete a preparatory or pre-vocational course in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, re-enrol in the same 'enabling' course or at the same level of qualification in following years. Findings of this report indicate that re-enrolling in enabling courses offers positive outcomes. Students who re-enrol in enabling courses are either undertaking more advanced Show less
Pathways from rural schools: Does school VET make a… 16 February 2004
By Sue Kilpatrick, Barton Loechel, Libby Prescott, Susan Johns

This report investigates the medium-term outcomes of vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

This report investigates the medium-term outcomes of vocational education and training (VET) programs delivered by rural schools. It discovers school-based VET programs successfully retain students who may have left school, and assist students' transition from school to work. Work placements are particularly valuable to assist the transition from school to local jobs and apprenticeships, thereby Show less
Quality indicators in vocational education and training:… 20 October 2003
By Kaaren Blom, Dave Meyers

This report explores the ways in which quality is defined and understood within vocational… Show more

This report explores the ways in which quality is defined and understood within vocational education and training (VET) systems, and the indicators that various systems and institutions have adopted around the world. The quality indicators have been brought together into an evaluative framework and reveal Australia's need to consider how to accommodate the aspirations of learners in a changing Show less
ACE outcomes 20 August 2003
By Allie Clemans, Robyn Hartley, Helen Macrae

This report provides a description of the full range of adult and community education (ACE)… Show more

This report provides a description of the full range of adult and community education (ACE) services and clients; an analysis of ACE outcomes and contributions to lifelong learning for its range of clients; and a discussion of issues that might be considered relating to valid and reliable national data collection and reporting for ACE. Representatives of 40 ACE providers across Australia were Show less
International indicators for vocational education and… 26 May 2003
By Stephen Lamb, Merryn Davies, John Polesel, Richard Teese

This report examines issues the performance indicators used to compare Australia's vocational… Show more

This report examines issues the performance indicators used to compare Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system against other countries. Specifically, it presents an outline of the main indicators currently used and examines some of the problems associated with their application. A framework for developing a set of indicators to assist the understanding of the effectiveness of Show less

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