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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
Linkages between secondary and post-secondary vocational… 8 November 2002
By Josie Misko, Liu Yufeng, Ouyang He, Jiang Li, Oanh Phan

During the past decade both Australia and China have implemented reforms to their educational… Show more

During the past decade both Australia and China have implemented reforms to their educational systems to develop labour force skills for the new globalised markets. This report describes the major features of the vocational education and training sectors in China and Australia, and their strategies and reforms, with emphasis on links between secondary and post-secondary vocational education and Show less
Staying on course: Factors which impact on students'… 28 May 2002
By Peter Grant

An exploration of possible reasons why some students who enrol in VET do not complete their… Show more

An exploration of possible reasons why some students who enrol in VET do not complete their courses. Using interviews with past students and statistical evidence of course enrolments, author Peter Grant provokes an in-depth discussion of the factors that complicate any analysis of course completion. His report makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the issue of course completion in Show less
Mapping and tracking: Data collections for monitoring… 24 September 2001
By Richard Teese, Louise Watson

This project investigates the usefulness of institutional data collections for monitoring student… Show more

This project investigates the usefulness of institutional data collections for monitoring student pathways between the following education sectors: schools, VET, higher education and adult community education. The main purpose of institutional data collections is to gather data for administrative as well as policy and planning purposes. The purpose of this project was to identify areas in which Show less
Increasing opportunities for apprenticeships and… 15 August 2001
By Tess Demediuk, Sue Holden, John Martino

This project provides an insight into the perceptions held by young people, businesses and… Show more

This project provides an insight into the perceptions held by young people, businesses and educational authorities about the utility of new apprenticeships in the western region of Melbourne. It takes a critical look at new apprenticeships and aims to provide a way forward for all groups involved so that the quality of apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities and outcomes can be improved. Show less
Women in vocational education and training: An analysis of… 9 August 2001
By Oanh Phan

This report relating to the participation of women in the vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

This report relating to the participation of women in the vocational education and training (VET) sector during 1999 was commissioned by the Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs, Vocational Education, Employment and Training (MCEETYA VEET) Women's Taskforce. Production of the report was funded by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA. The purpose of Show less
Factors that contribute to retention and completion for… 26 July 2001
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Ken Bridge, John Bone, Heather Symons, Berwyn Clayton, Beverley Pope, Gail Cummins, Kaaren Blom

This study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence this… Show more

This study explored retention in apprenticeships and traineeships and factors that influence this process. The study is based on interviews with over 400 apprentices and trainees as well as with teachers, trainers and workplace supervisors. The study identifies a range of personal, industry, labour market, workplace and training factors that contribute to the likelihood of an apprentice or 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
Factors affecting the provision of entry-level training by… 3 May 2001
By Katrina Ball, Brett Freeland

This publication seeks to identify the key determinants of apprentice and trainee employment in… Show more

This publication seeks to identify the key determinants of apprentice and trainee employment in Australian small and medium-sized enterprises. The investigation is based on data collected in the ABS Business Longitudinal Survey over the period 1994-95 to 1997-98. The study concludes that there is no evidence of a single business characteristic acting as a trigger for small and medium-size 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
Student flows through Australian TAFE courses 11 June 2000
By John Foyster, Hon Kok Fai, Chandra Shah

This report develops and applies a methodology to analyse the flow of students through TAFE courses … Show more

This report develops and applies a methodology to analyse the flow of students through TAFE courses based on national VET data collected for the period 1994 to 1996. While it is important to note that not all those who enrol in a course intend to complete it or may recommence their studies later, it was found that most students leave with a positive outcome. There is also very little difference Show less
Movement of students from TAFE to university: A data… 11 August 1999
By Gail Cummins, Bernie Rutten, Derric Wagstaff

The outcomes of this project were intended to facilitate and contribute to further research into… Show more

The outcomes of this project were intended to facilitate and contribute to further research into the movement of students in both directions between TAFE and university and into cross-sectoral credit transfer arrangements. Show less
Transition pathways: What happens to students when they… 2 July 1999
By Josie Misko

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when… Show more

This publication provides an overview of research findings on the pathways young people take when they leave school. Also examined are data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics which track the labour market outcomes of young people. Show less
ACE: Some issues 11 June 1999
By A Campbell, Penelope Curtin

This publication, edited by Annie Campbell and Penelope Curtin, is aimed at fostering discussion… Show more

This publication, edited by Annie Campbell and Penelope Curtin, is aimed at fostering discussion around issues pertinent to adult and community education (ACE) in Australia. Recent relevant literature and reports that relate to the following topics are examined: * Who uses ACE: Future demand * Lifelong learning and ACE * Community in ACE * Widening participation in ACE Show less
Learning and training: Enhancing small business success 11 June 1999
By Sue Kilpatrick, Suzanne Crowley

This report addresses some of the issues surrounding small business participation in training and… Show more

This report addresses some of the issues surrounding small business participation in training and other learning activities, and the relationship between participation and business success. The project surveyed 181 businesses employing fewer than 20 people in the construction, manufacturing, property and business services, and the various networks of small business people. The result of the study Show less
Pathways to where? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander… 11 June 1996
By Jennifer Teasdale, Robert Teasdale

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in VET is carefully examined in this title.… Show more

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in VET is carefully examined in this title. Chapters cover: pathways and articulation; indigenous programs in TAFE; staffing; resources and the learning environment; and VET and reconciliation. Show less

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