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Lifelong learning: Implications for VET - Discussion paper 21 July 1999
By Peter Kearns

This discussion paper argues the need for VET to broaden its scope in response to the anticipated… Show more

This discussion paper argues the need for VET to broaden its scope in response to the anticipated changes of the 21st century and to 'coverage' with what we now think of as 'lifelong learning'. The result of such convergence will be a new form of learning, different in character from the prior forms and better able to meet the needs of individuals and society as a whole. Show less
Lifelong learning: VET in the learning age - The challenge… 10 July 1999
By Peter Kearns, Rod McDonald, Susan Knights, George Papadopoulos, Philip Candy

This report draws on international experience and is designed to outline some general features of… Show more

This report draws on international experience and is designed to outline some general features of the current (as distinct from earlier) approaches to lifelong learning and present the work of major international organisations that have been active in this field such as the Council of Europe, UNESCO, the OECD and the European Union. It also suggests the lessons that can be drawn from this Show less
Globalisation and its impact on VET: Review of research 9 July 1999
By Barry Hobart

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics… Show more

Globalisation is impacting on most spheres of human endeavour - the economy, the society, politics and education. This publication addresses a world-wide view of globalisation and its potential impact on most areas of technical and vocational education and training. It is particularly relevant to policy-makers, planners, curriculum developers and industry partners in both formal and non-formal Show less
Early school leavers and VET: Research at a glance 11 June 1999
By NCVER

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they… Show more

This Research at a glance explores early school leaving, who early school leavers are, why they leave school early, risk factors and likely outcomes of early school leaving, and the positives and negatives of retention. It examines what is being done for early school leavers through VET in school and post-school settings and identifies major issues and 'best practice' as well as possible Show less
Vocational education and training in Australian… 11 June 1999
By Bob Semmens, Jenni Oldfield

This study reviews both international and Australian literature on provision of vocational… Show more

This study reviews both international and Australian literature on provision of vocational education in adult and juvenile correctional institutions. The international research includes some studies that found that vocational education and literacy/numeracy education have led to reduced recidivism. The Australian literature, which is small scale at this stage, indicates that VET improves access Show less
The internationalisation of vocational education and… 11 June 1999
By Swee Noi Smith, Peter J Smith

This report presents a review and analysis of research on the internationalisation of vocational… Show more

This report presents a review and analysis of research on the internationalisation of vocational education and training and provides an assessment of other research that needs to be conducted in this area. Show less
Vocational education and training for people with… 11 June 1999
By Nicholas Buys, Elizabeth Kendall, Jan Ramsden

The review has examined the available literature related to the access, participation and outcomes… Show more

The review has examined the available literature related to the access, participation and outcomes for people with disabilities. It explores the range of barriers to access as well as describing some innovative models and their associated success factors. People with disabilities continue to be under-represented in the sector. Nevertheless, the provision of adequate support for individual Show less
Impediments to the employment of young people: Review of… 11 June 1999
By Mark Wooden

Four major impediments to higher youth employment are identified in this review. These are: the… Show more

Four major impediments to higher youth employment are identified in this review. These are: the inability to maintain rates of economic growth sufficient to reduce unemployment without inducing inflationary pressures; changes in the composition of demand for labour favoring more highly skilled workers; systems for delivery of vocational education and training which remain poorly adapted to users' Show less
The changing nature and patterns of work and implications… 11 June 1999
By Peter Waterhouse, Bruce Wilson, Peter Ewer

This review of research provides an overview of the literature on the way in which work is changing … Show more

This review of research provides an overview of the literature on the way in which work is changing and the effects such changes have on the VET sector. The nature of the changes is described, including the decrease in full-time permanent work, the move towards increasing part-time and casual work and employment shifts across industries. If VET programs are to be judged successful they need to Show less

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