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Matching supply of and demand for skills: International… 13 June 2008
By Jack Keating

The aim of this research was to identify approaches used by a select number of overseas… Show more

The aim of this research was to identify approaches used by a select number of overseas countries-the United Kingdom, China, Singapore, Norway and Germany-in their attempts to match the supply of skills with current and projected skill needs. The study focuses on the mechanisms used by, or on behalf of, governments to influence the formal and informal processes and outcomes of skills formation. Show less
Current vocational education and training strategies and… 13 June 2008
By Jack Keating

This report explains the planning processes and financial arrangements underpinning the vocational… Show more

This report explains the planning processes and financial arrangements underpinning the vocational education and training (VET) sector. It looks at the structural capacity of the sector to respond rapidly and efficiently to a dynamic labour market and changes in pattern of skill demand. The report finds that the complexities of the labour market and the multiple demands on the VET system mean Show less
Advancing equity: Merging 'bottom up' initiatives… 21 May 2007
By Jane Figgis, Anne Butorac, Berwyn Clayton, Dave Meyers, Mary Dickie, Jeff Malley, Rod McDonald

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors which help successful equity initiatives that … Show more

The purpose of this study was to identify the factors which help successful equity initiatives that had been seeded in TAFE institutes through short-term funding to take root and spread. The report concludes that many equity programs remain stuck in the seeding stage and fail to thrive and grow. It suggests that this is because current funding approaches place too much emphasis on starting Show less
Social and economic benefits of improved adult literacy:… 13 April 2006
By Robyn Hartley, Jackie Horne

Assessing the social and economic costs of poor adult literacy and numeracy skills, and the… Show more

Assessing the social and economic costs of poor adult literacy and numeracy skills, and the benefits of investing in such skills, is largely unchartered territory in Australia. This feasibility study explores the frameworks and methodologies available for determining and measuring such benefits and costs across a number of life domains, including health, finance and small business. Show less
Trading places: The impact and outcomes of market reform in … 10 January 2006
By Damon Anderson

The purpose of this study is to evaluate, from a national perspective, the impact and outcomes of… Show more

The purpose of this study is to evaluate, from a national perspective, the impact and outcomes of market reform in vocational education and training (VET), particulary the introduction of competitive tendering and 'user choice'. It does so by examining the structure, composition and dynamics of contestable or 'quasi-markets' for VET, assessing the impact and effects of market reform on providers Show less
Economic returns to education and training for adults with… 21 December 2005
By Lynne Gleeson

The idea that individuals,enterprises and economies gain financially from increased participation… Show more

The idea that individuals,enterprises and economies gain financially from increased participation in education or training is often assumed, but is not always easy to demonstrate or quantify. This report explores the benefits of further training for people with low levels of numeracy by analysing Australian and United States longitudinal data which allow links to be made between numeracy level, Show less
Lessons and challenges: Vocational education in schools -… 21 December 2005
By Kate Barnett, Robin Ryan

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the… Show more

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the perspectives of the published literature and policy documentation between 1997 and 2003 is the subject of this report. It identifies progress made and concludes that vocational programs in schools are meeting expectations and have achieved a legitimate place in the school curriculum, but that several Show less
Enterprises' commitment to nationally recognised… 29 June 2005
By Erica Smith, Richard Pickersgill, Peter Rushbrook, Andrew Smith

This report aims to provide a clearer understanding of how and why enterprises use nationally… Show more

This report aims to provide a clearer understanding of how and why enterprises use nationally recognised type of training. It finds that an enterprise's decision to engage in recognised training is not made lightly and decisions are made afresh each time a new training need arises. Successfully embedding training in enterprises involves a three-phase process - engagement, extension and integration Show less
Skilling a seasonal workforce: A way forward for rural… 20 May 2005
By Sue Kilpatrick, Helen Bound

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as… Show more

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and tourism. This report examines the diverse nature of the seasonal workforce in two locations and the approaches used in their training. The report finds that the seasonal workforce is diverse and has varied training needs. Like others marginally attached to the workforce Show less
Alternative mechanisms to encourage individual… 24 January 2005
By Sandra Haukka, Jack Keating, Stephen Lamb

Financing vocational education and training, as part of Australia's commitment to lifelong… Show more

Financing vocational education and training, as part of Australia's commitment to lifelong learning, will become a greater challenge as increased spending on other public services, such as health and welfare caused by an ageing population, constrains government education expenditure. This report examines a range of mechanisms to encourage individual contributions to and participation in Show less
Employers' contribution to training 11 November 2004
By Sue Richardson

A highly skilled workforce is widely viewed as essential for prosperity in economies characterised… Show more

A highly skilled workforce is widely viewed as essential for prosperity in economies characterised by rapid technological change. However, the development of high level skills across the workforce is expensive and requires major investment from individuals, governments and employers. This report explores an alternative approach to estimating Australian employers' contribution to skills Show less
The role of vocational education and training in attracting … 12 August 2004
By Phillip Toner

Multinational corporations are significant in the global economy, and increasingly important to… Show more

Multinational corporations are significant in the global economy, and increasingly important to national economies. Based on a literature review and 12 case studies of multinational corporations operating in Australia, the study finds the quality of the domestic VET-skilled workforce is ranked equal third in importance, out of fifteen factors, when deciding to invest in Australia. To make the VET Show less
The funding of vocational education and training for… 25 February 2004
By Chris Selby Smith, Fran Ferrier

This volume is a companion to 'The funding of vocational education and training for students with… Show more

This volume is a companion to 'The funding of vocational education and training for students with disabilities: Volume 1'. The detailed report of the project is contained in volume 1 while volume 2 contains the appendices. Show less
The funding of vocational education and training for… 25 February 2004
By Chris Selby Smith, Fran Ferrier

This report provides important information for those who manage training institutions and are… Show more

This report provides important information for those who manage training institutions and are committed to making the learning environment more supportive for people with a disability. It looks at how the vocational education and training system currently allocates funds to support students with a disability, and suggests other funding models to promote their participation. Show less
Resourcing vocational education and training in Australia 13 February 2004
By Tom Dumbrell

This report provides an overview of funding arrangements implemented as a result of the 1992… Show more

This report provides an overview of funding arrangements implemented as a result of the 1992 Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Agreement. The Agreement sought to establish a unified national system of vocational education and training (VET) with joint Commonwealth, state and territory responsibility. The report discusses the outcomes of government, industry and individual investment Show less
What do TAFE students pay? A review of charging policies in … 27 October 2003
By Louise Watson

The current, various policies for fees and charges in the public vocational education and training… Show more

The current, various policies for fees and charges in the public vocational education and training (VET) system in each state and territory are the focus of this report. It finds that due to a host of reasons there is little to no consistency to fees and charges across Australia, and many variations between public VET providers within the same state and territory. Implications arising from this Show less
How small business learnt about goods and services tax:… 9 October 2003
By Stephen Billett, Lisa Ehrich, Bernie Hernon-Tinning

Small businesses, like larger enterprises, need the capacity to respond to the changing demands and … Show more

Small businesses, like larger enterprises, need the capacity to respond to the changing demands and requirements of the economy. This report identifies opportunities for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system to work collaboratively with local associations, organisations and networks to meet the educational needs of small business. It confirms small business operators learn Show less
Are two worlds colliding? The provision of training and… 16 December 2002
By Peter Kearns

This study of training and learning services for small business gives an impressionistic snapshot… Show more

This study of training and learning services for small business gives an impressionistic snapshot of the current system, its products and strategies, also the results of recent initiatives and the promotion of training and learning for small business in Australia. Show less
A cross-sectoral funding model: Is it fair and feasible? 13 August 2002
By Louise Watson, Leesa Wheelahan, Bruce Chapman

This report investigates the ways that the various education sectors in Australia (schools,… Show more

This report investigates the ways that the various education sectors in Australia (schools, vocational education and training, adult and community education, and higher education) are funded. The paper acknowledges it is difficult to get comparable data for all sectors and discusses the implications of changing some aspects of funding arrangements so that a cross-sectoral funding model could be Show less
Industry training: Causes and consequences 2 May 2002
By Andrew Smith, Brett Freeland

There is evidence to indicate that a culture of training and learning is developing in Australia's… Show more

There is evidence to indicate that a culture of training and learning is developing in Australia's enterprises. The report utilises the data from a range of Australian Bureau of Statistics surveys to develop a picture of the state of enterprise training in Australia and identifies the key factors that are associated with the provision of industry training. The report concludes that the future Show less

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