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The transition to full-time work of young people who do not … 1 April 2006
By Gary N. Marks, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report looks at the transition to full-time work of young Australians who did not attend… Show more

This report looks at the transition to full-time work of young Australians who did not attend university after leaving school. It focuses on identifying the factors that are important in promoting full-time work. It analyses the influences of social background and demographic factors, effects of education and first experiences in the workplace in post-school years. Research report no. 49 This Show less
Variations in VET provision across Australian schools and… 1 March 2006
By Stephen Lamb, Margaret Vickers, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report looks at the impact of vocational education and training (VET) provision on school… Show more

This report looks at the impact of vocational education and training (VET) provision on school completion rates and on initial post-school outcomes for different groups of students. Schools were grouped into seven types with three broad models: (1) school model with workplace learning; (2) TAFE model with workplace learning; and (3) VET without workplace learning or no VET. The findings were that Show less
Have school vocational education and training programs been … 28 February 2006
By Alison Anlezark, Tom Karmel, Koon Ong

School vocational education and training (VET) programs were introduced to provide more diverse… Show more

School vocational education and training (VET) programs were introduced to provide more diverse pathways to work and further study for young people. This report investigates whether these programs provide successful outcomes for participants, in terms of retention to Year 12 (or its vocational equivalent) and full-time engagement with employment or learning. The report finds that participation in Show less
Mix or match? New Apprentices' learning styles and… 28 February 2006
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, John Bone

The research investigated the learning preferences of New Apprentices and training preferences of… Show more

The research investigated the learning preferences of New Apprentices and training preferences of their trainers in the manufacturing, community and retail services sectors, and outlines how this data can be used to inform trainers. The study showed that the preferred workplace features of trainers and New Apprentices in manufacturing were quite different from those in retail and community Show less
The mature-aged and skill development activities: A… 17 February 2006
By Susan Dawe, Richard Elvins

A second literature search conducted in September 2005 found 37 additional studies as potential… Show more

A second literature search conducted in September 2005 found 37 additional studies as potential updates for NCVER's first systematic review of existing research on the mature-aged and skill development activities. Two studies were considered worthy of inclusion in this report. Their findings support the key messages of the earlier report, with an additional influence on the likelihood of skills Show less
The Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Learning:… 17 February 2006
By Michele Simons, Roger Harris, Erica Smith

This report explores how learners, and the process of learning, were presented within a sample of… Show more

This report explores how learners, and the process of learning, were presented within a sample of courses that led to Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. This course was highly regarded by the graduates surveyed and found to offer a sound basis about vocational education and training (VET) teaching and learning. Nevertheless, the study suggests that approaches to learning that Show less
Australian Qualifications Framework lower-level… 8 February 2006
By John Stanwick

This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead people aged 25 and over. The … Show more

This study investigates where certificate I and II qualifications lead people aged 25 and over. The main aims of these qualifications are to provide vocational outcomes, generally at lower skill levels, as pathways to further study and/or jobs requiring supervision. Findings indicate that, while the qualifications were not particularly useful in terms of gaining employment, there were some modest Show less
Indigenous staffing in vocational education and training:… 8 February 2006
By Stephen Kemmis, Marianne Thurling, Roslin Brennan Kemmis, Peter Rushbrook, Richard Pickersgill

This study explores the extent and distribution of Indigenous staffing in vocational education and… Show more

This study explores the extent and distribution of Indigenous staffing in vocational education and training (VET) and various aspects of their employment experience within the VET sector. It notes a recent decline in Indigenous staff numbers to below the set targets that, the author's argue, are in themselves too low. The report offers many suggestions as to how to improve numbers and experiences Show less
What makes vocational training programs in schools work? A… 10 January 2006
By Janet Porter

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

Vocational education and training (VET) programs for young people in schools have significantly expanded over the past decade. This report investigates stakeholders' views on school-based vocational programs in New South Wales and Queensland schools from 2000 to 2002. It examines the objectives and expected outcomes for students, school VET coordinators, trainers and employers. The research finds 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

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