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Course change and attrition from higher education 1 June 2005
By Julie McMillan, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report looks at the pathways of recent school leavers who enter the higher education sector in … Show more

This report looks at the pathways of recent school leavers who enter the higher education sector in Australia. It focuses on the first three years following senior secondary school. It aims to provide estimates of the proportions of entrants who change courses or leave the higher education sector before completing a course. It will also identify factors associated with course change and attrition Show less
Assessing the value of additional years of schooling for… 1 June 2005
By Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Alfred Michael Dockery

The aim of this study is to discover whether it is beneficial for all young people to complete… Show more

The aim of this study is to discover whether it is beneficial for all young people to complete school. It provides estimates of the benefits of additional years of schooling for young people assessed as non-academically inclined. Evidence shows that further years of education can be detrimental to some young people. The report concludes that policy makers should ensure reasonable alternatives Show less
The first year experience: The transition from secondary… 1 June 2005
By Kylie Hillman, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

This report aims to research the importance of the transition from secondary school to higher… Show more

This report aims to research the importance of the transition from secondary school to higher education as the first year experience can have a major impact on later study options and participation. It questions how satisfied tertiary students are with their initial experiences of education at university and TAFE and what areas of their transaction have been difficult; looks into who are most Show less
What value do Australian employers give to qualifications? 30 May 2005
By Lee Ridoutt, Chris Selby Smith, Kevin Hummel, Christina Cheang

This report is about employers and how they value and use qualifications in their business… Show more

This report is about employers and how they value and use qualifications in their business decisions. The research indicates clear differences in the value placed on and use made of qualifications by employers for different groups of workers and occupations. Qualifications are considered more important for higher-level occupations and employers use them predominantly to recruit new employees and Show less
Factors pertaining to quality outcomes of shorter duration… 30 May 2005
By Kaye Bowman, John Stanwick, Ann Blythe

The objective of this project was to examine existing literature and national data to identify key… Show more

The objective of this project was to examine existing literature and national data to identify key factors in achieving quality outcomes from shorter duration apprenticeships and traineeships. It was found that apprentices and trainees undertaking programs of two years or less have a higher rate of non-completion than those doing longer training and this non-completion is the key issue related to Show less
Reframe, rename, revitalise: Future directions for the… 30 May 2005
By Kate Perkins

The National Reporting System (NRS) was developed to report the outcomes of English language,… Show more

The National Reporting System (NRS) was developed to report the outcomes of English language, literacy and numeracy provision in Australia's vocational education and training and adult and community education sectors, and in labour market programs. Since its introduction, however, the NRS has been used as more than a reporting tool. It has also been used for setting standards and for curricular Show less
The place of recognised qualifications in the outcomes of… 20 May 2005
By Lee Ridoutt, Kevin Hummel, Chris Selby Smith, Ralph Dutneall

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between requirements of particular jobs… Show more

The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between requirements of particular jobs and, in the opinion of employers, formal qualifications. A large number of competencies were identified by employers as required for jobs to be performed well. Generally, this was significantly in excess of those needed to obtain a qualification at an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level 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
Student traffic: Two-way movement between vocational… 20 April 2005
By Roger Harris, Robert Sumner, Linda Rainey

Movement in Australia's tertiary sector - between and within higher education and vocational… Show more

Movement in Australia's tertiary sector - between and within higher education and vocational education and training - is a key feature of Australia's post-compulsory education system. This report investigates the extent and nature of student traffic between the two sectors, nationally and in South Australia from 1997 to 2002. Movement from university to VET was dominated by women and mature-aged Show less
Training of existing workers: Issues, incentives and models 30 March 2005
By Giselle Mawer, Elaine Jackson

This report presents issues associated with incentives for training existing workers in small to… Show more

This report presents issues associated with incentives for training existing workers in small to medium-sized firms, identified through a small sample of case studies from the retail, manufacturing, and building and construction industries. While the majority of employers recognise workforce skill levels are fundamental to the success of the business, their understanding and support of the Show less
Accommodating learning styles: Relevance and good practice… 30 March 2005
By Jennifer Dalton, Peter J Smith

This research was designed to identify how vocational education and training practitioners viewed… Show more

This research was designed to identify how vocational education and training practitioners viewed learning style differences between students and how they took account of those differences in designing and delivering teaching. It involved surveys, focus groups and case studies in five TAFE institutes and one professional network of public and private trainers. The research found that teachers Show less
Keeping up with technology: A pilot study of TAFE and the… 30 March 2005
By Phillip Toner

Australia's innovation capacity is, in part, reliant on its teaching workforce - to teach and… Show more

Australia's innovation capacity is, in part, reliant on its teaching workforce - to teach and promote new technologies to industry. This pilot study examines how vocational education and training (VET) teachers, in particular TAFE teachers, maintain the currency of their skills and knowledge base. It also explores their role in the development and diffusion of innovative practices and new Show less
Shifting mindsets: The changing work roles of vocational… 10 March 2005
By Roger Harris, Michele Simons, Berwyn Clayton

Reforms to Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector have had a significant impact … Show more

Reforms to Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector have had a significant impact on practitioners' work in public and private providers. This study analyses practitioners' perceptions of, and reactions to, the changes. The scope of these changes has been substantial and has required shifts to practitioners' habits, norms, skills and knowledge. While the greatest changes have 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

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