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Getting adults into the trades: Case studies 26 July 2002
By Stephen Saunders, John Saunders

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'.

This is a companion volume to the report 'Getting adults into the trades'. Show less
Getting adults into the trades 26 July 2002
By Stephen Saunders, John Saunders

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies… Show more

This report examines the prospects of adults over 25 in the traditional trades. Aided by companies around Australia, researchers have studied adult opportunities to qualify and work in these trades. A companion volume, 'Getting adults into the trades: Case studies', is available on NCVER's website. Show less
Focussing on generic skills in training packages 16 May 2002
By Susan Dawe

Ten industry training packages are investigated to assess how much focus they give to the… Show more

Ten industry training packages are investigated to assess how much focus they give to the attainment of generic skills. Author Susan Dawe draws on recent case studies of ten Australian industries where generic skills are taught in companies and TAFE institutes using training packages. This in-depth study also examines approaches that can enhance the delivery of generic skills so that students are 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
Employability skills development in the United Kingdom 22 March 2002
By Dave Turner

This brief report describes new developments and initiatives in the UK on the issue of… Show more

This brief report describes new developments and initiatives in the UK on the issue of employability skills. The report focusses particularly on: *The Enterprising Skills Development Movement *A brief history of employer involvement and government partnership initiatives regarding employability *Future development of both key skills and enterprise skills in vocational education and training An Show less
Preparing for flexible delivery: Learners and their… 11 March 2002
By Lyn Wakefield, Ian Robertson, Peter J Smith

This study builds on earlier work by one of the authors that identified strategies for effective… Show more

This study builds on earlier work by one of the authors that identified strategies for effective flexible delivery in workplaces. Training managers and focus groups with supervisors/trainers in 12 enterprises in Victoria were interviewed and their opinions examined on the feasibility of these strategies. Show less
New skills in process manufacturing 25 February 2002
By Tom Dumbrell, Rowena De Montfort, Wendy Finnegan

This study examines the evolving nature of work in the process manufacturing industry. It considers … Show more

This study examines the evolving nature of work in the process manufacturing industry. It considers the changing political philosophies and especially the enterprise-based industrial relations system that has enabled much of the job redesign examined in this study to occur. In addition, the report looks at recent social theory on the nature of work. Show less
What are the essential capabilities for those who manage… 17 December 2001
By Victor Callan

This project developed and tested a management and leadership capability framework for vocational… Show more

This project developed and tested a management and leadership capability framework for vocational education and training (VET) directors and senior managers. Nine capabilities emerged as required of VET leaders and managers: provides corporate vision and direction; focuses strategically; achieves outcomes; develops and manages resources; change leadership; interpersonal relationships; personal Show less
What convinces enterprises to value training and learning… 13 December 2001
By Jane Figgis, Anna Blackwell, Anna Alderson, Keith Mitchell, Ann Zubrick, Anne Butorac

This report focuses on the training/learning culture in small to medium-large sized enterprises and … Show more

This report focuses on the training/learning culture in small to medium-large sized enterprises and investigates what factors enhance the value of training and learning in an organisation. The report highlights the importance of informal learning and identifies lessons for marketing training and learning to Australian enterprises. An appendix containing the case studies is available from the web 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
Developing industry linkages: Learning from practice 20 July 2001
By Josie Misko

This short publication examines mechanisms used by training providers to develop industry linkages… Show more

This short publication examines mechanisms used by training providers to develop industry linkages through a series of case studies. Its particular focus is the hospitality information technology and electrical/electronics industries. Show less
Generic skills for the new economy: Review of research 20 July 2001
By Peter Kearns

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have… Show more

This review of research examines how sets of key competencies/key skills/generic skills have developed in Britain, United States and Australia. The review analyses the literature that relates to the following questions: *What are the generic skills? *What are the teaching and learning implications for VET providers? *What impact do generic skills have on business performance? Show less
Outcomes from enabling courses 12 June 2001
By Oanh Phan, Katrina Ball

This study provides detailed information on students who enrolled in enabling courses and examines… Show more

This study provides detailed information on students who enrolled in enabling courses and examines the post-course outcomes for these individuals. It also assesses the effectiveness of enabling courses to assist students to progress to a higher level of education or training or to gain employment following the completion of an enabling course. Show less
Training for the skilled trades in Australia, 1980-2000:… 12 June 2001
By Elizabeth Webster, Thea Bainger, Ross Kelly, Alfred Michael Dockery

This report examines trends in occupational mismatch in the metal, building, vehicle and electrical … Show more

This report examines trends in occupational mismatch in the metal, building, vehicle and electrical trades and questions whether the process of award restructuring has created incentives for unskilled blue collar workers to pursue skill-based career paths in the trades. The report examines the reasons for high attrition rates by qualified workers from their trade as well as the motives behind 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
Apprenticeship in Australia: An historical snapshot 19 April 2001
By John Ray

This paper on the history of apprenticeship in Australia outlines the origins and the main issues… Show more

This paper on the history of apprenticeship in Australia outlines the origins and the main issues that have influenced its development. The paper has a policy focus and attempts to identify the key issues that have been important in the development of the system. 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
Adult retraining and reskilling in Australia and South Korea 20 March 2001
By Katrina Ball, Young-Hyan Lee, Oanh Phan, Houng-sun Ra

This study explores the mechanisms utilised by adults in Australia and Korea to keep their skills… Show more

This study explores the mechanisms utilised by adults in Australia and Korea to keep their skills current or to enhance their range of skills. The study identified areas of the vocational education and training systems in the two countries which are providing positive outcomes for adults who are retraining and upskilling, and also highlighted areas of the sector not adequately servicing the needs Show less
Getting to grips with work experience 11 June 2000
By Josie Misko

This booklet provides guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs… Show more

This booklet provides guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of programs which aim to give students experience in the workplace. It emphasises the importance of structured workplace training which leads to the achievement of specific objectives and learning outcomes. Also highlighted is the need to prepare students and employers for their specific roles in the training and Show less
Getting to grips with self-paced learning 11 June 2000
By Josie Misko

This booklet is aimed at teachers of vocational education and training. It outlines the way we… Show more

This booklet is aimed at teachers of vocational education and training. It outlines the way we learn new information and provides information on programs which involve students in self-paced learning activities via online learning, video-conferencing, distance learning and campus-based flexible delivery programs. Teacher perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of the methods provide Show less

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