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How learning English facilitates integration for adult… 11 January 2012
By Meaghan Leith

Using interviews with adult migrants over a period of two years, the authors look at how… Show more

Using interviews with adult migrants over a period of two years, the authors look at how undertaking an English as a second language (ESL) class helps to facilitate integration into Australian society. Show less
The double helix of vocational education and training and… 11 June 2008
By Peter Kearns, Kaye Bowman, Steve Garlick

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development.… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development. Through five regional case studies this research examines how well VET is tailoring supply to skill needs, how VET has become more flexible to obtain a better match between demand and supply, and whether partnerships have been linked to whole-of-government frameworks in ways which support sustainable Show less
The socio-economic status of vocational education and… 23 May 2007
By Paul Foley

This report examines the relationship between socio-economic status and participation in the… Show more

This report examines the relationship between socio-economic status and participation in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Research indicates that students from low socio-economic status areas are over-represented in the VET sector; it also shows that VET students from these areas complete qualifications at a better-than-average rate. Show less
Men's sheds in Australia: Learning through community… 23 May 2007
By Barry Golding, Mike Brown, Annette Foley, Jack Harvey, Lynne Gleeson

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern … Show more

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern Australia and with higher proportions of older men not in work. This study examines their role as a place for older men to learn informally. It concludes that such sheds have important wellbeing and health benefits, primarily for older and retired men. 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
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VET provider market structures: history, growth and change 18 July 2016
By Patrick Korbel, Josie Misko

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades… Show more

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades means it is timely to understand how the market structure has changed. Show less
Jurisdictional approaches to student training entitlements: … 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This report documents the implementation of the national student training entitlement funding model … Show more

This report documents the implementation of the national student training entitlement funding model within Australia's states and territories, and assesses the commonalities and differences between the jurisdictions. Show less
Student entitlement models in Australia's national… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This paper summarises a variety of views on the development of the nationally-coordinated student… Show more

This paper summarises a variety of views on the development of the nationally-coordinated student entitlement system from 17 thought leaders with longstanding involvement in the VET system. Show less
The development of Australia's national training… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This paper reflects on the history of VET in Australia over the last two decades and explores the… Show more

This paper reflects on the history of VET in Australia over the last two decades and explores the how the system has evolved in an effort to strike a balance between specific local, industry and learner needs. Show less
Regulating and quality assuring VET: international… 14 September 2015
By Josie Misko

What can Australia learn from how other countries regulate vocational education and training? New… Show more

What can Australia learn from how other countries regulate vocational education and training? New research investigates regulatory models and quality assurance frameworks applied to the training sector. Show less
Student income support and education and training… 5 June 2013
By Chris Ryan

This research reports on the effects of Youth Allowance using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of … Show more

This research reports on the effects of Youth Allowance using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY). Show less
Entry to vocations: current policy trends, barriers and… 22 October 2012
By Kira Clarke, Veronica Volkoff

As part of the three-year research program, 'Vocations: the link between post compulsory education… Show more

As part of the three-year research program, 'Vocations: the link between post compulsory education and the labour market', this working paper sets the policy context and direction of the entry to vocations research stream. After looking at the current ‘in-school’ element of VET in Schools programs and jurisdictional differences, the paper raises a set of questions for discussion. For example, Show less
Understanding the undertow: innovative responses to labour… 12 July 2011
By Tanya Bretherton

Increasing productivity by moving people from welfare to employment is a priority for the… Show more

Increasing productivity by moving people from welfare to employment is a priority for the Australian Government. This report considers the complex issues of helping those marginalised from the labour market into employment. Case studies of innovative intermediaries illustrate that both demand and supply factors must feature in order to provide successful assistance to disadvantaged job seekers. Show less
Does support for VET reduce employee churn? A case study in … 25 October 2010
By Kath Curry

To what extent do local governments use vocational education and training as a staff retention… Show more

To what extent do local governments use vocational education and training as a staff retention strategy? Human resources personnel from a selection of councils around Australia believed that a lack of career development or training opportunities might cause an employee to leave their organisation. The had some reservations about the quality and value of VET, but planned to continue to use it for Show less
The future of VET: a medley of views 19 August 2010
By Francesca Beddie, Penelope Curtin

Half a dozen VET researchers and commentators contemplate the future of the VET sector. Their… Show more

Half a dozen VET researchers and commentators contemplate the future of the VET sector. Their thoughts point to the need for more effort to articulate the role of VET in tertiary education and to streamline its governance. Show less
Building capability in vocational education and training… 11 February 2010
By Hugh Guthrie, Berwyn Clayton

This paper focuses on issues which affect the capability of TAFE providers to meet their clients'… Show more

This paper focuses on issues which affect the capability of TAFE providers to meet their clients' and stakeholders' needs and draws extensively on the reports of the consortium research program which examined ways to help build vocational education and training (VET) provider and workforce capability. The paper puts this research, most of which was completed in 2006 and 2007, into a contemporary Show less
Taking 'innovation' on the road 8 December 2009
By Jane Figgis, Yvonne Hillier

Innovation is an important aspect to teaching and learning in the VET sector, and a range of… Show more

Innovation is an important aspect to teaching and learning in the VET sector, and a range of workshops conducted in 2009 identified some key ways of promoting this: using networks to spread new ideas, learning to change in small degrees rather than by radical reform, and encouraging practitioners to reflect on organisational change. Show less
A competent recovery? Economic downturn and Australia's … 12 November 2009
By Richard Sweet

This paper reflects on the impact of the recent financial crisis on particular groups in Australian … Show more

This paper reflects on the impact of the recent financial crisis on particular groups in Australian society and comments on whether the VET sector is well placed to meet the challenges of the recovery. Show less
How a 'tertiary education' sector impacts on the… 12 November 2009
By Sandra Pattison, Jo Hargreaves

How the trend towards an integrated tertiary sector impacts on the way NCVER thinks about its… Show more

How the trend towards an integrated tertiary sector impacts on the way NCVER thinks about its research and statistical activities is briefly considered in this discussion paper. Show less
Tracking our success: How TAFE institutes evaluate their… 21 September 2009
By Josie Misko, Sian Halliday-Wynes

This paper provides an account of the management strategies and processes that TAFE institutes use… Show more

This paper provides an account of the management strategies and processes that TAFE institutes use to evaluate their performance. Show less

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