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Creating place: Design education as vocational education… 16 September 2008
By Damon Cartledge, Mark Watson

Design is an increasingly important component of our world-at-work. This project reveals the views… Show more

Design is an increasingly important component of our world-at-work. This project reveals the views of design educators working within vocational education and training (VET). Research participants called for a review of design education teaching methods in the VET context, with a particular focus on promoting innovation and creativity in diploma level programs. Show less
Vocational education and training providers in competitive… 16 September 2008
By Fran Ferrier, Tom Dumbrell, Gerald Burke

This study explores the experiences and initiatives of vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

This study explores the experiences and initiatives of vocational education and training (VET) providers in three areas: income sources and mixes, 'thin markets' in VET, and research and development. Practices and policies are evolving in these three areas. The report contributes to a deeper understanding of the scope and range of VET activities in a competitive environment and the factors that Show less
Interview with Fran Ferrier about 'Vocational education … 16 September 2008
By Fran Ferrier

In this interview Steve Davis talks with researcher Fran Ferrier about her report 'Vocational… Show more

In this interview Steve Davis talks with researcher Fran Ferrier about her report 'Vocational education and training providers in competitive training markets', which looked at how practices and policies are evolving in the increasingly competitive environment of Australia's vocational education and training sector. Show less
Assessing and acknowledging learning through non-accredited … 22 August 2008
By Darryl Dymock, Stephen Billett

Ways of assessing and acknowledging the range of outcomes in non-accredited community adult… Show more

Ways of assessing and acknowledging the range of outcomes in non-accredited community adult language, literacy and numeracy programs are explored in this study. The instruments it tested take account of the diversity of learner needs and motivations. The study highlights that these assessment methods can bring benefits both to the learner and the tutor, especially when they are completed jointly Show less
Approaches to measuring and understanding employer training … 18 August 2008
By Andrew Smith, Gerald Burke, Tom Dumbrell, Michael Long

Through an analysis of major surveys, as well as interviews and case studies with firms in four… Show more

Through an analysis of major surveys, as well as interviews and case studies with firms in four industries - construction, retail trade, manufacturing and health and community services, this research brings us closer to an understanding of the factors that influence training expenditure. The research shows that survey data needs to be complemented with a program of research in a number of Show less
Interview with Victor Callan about 'Accelerated… 16 August 2008
By Victor Callan

This interview was conducted by Steve Davis with Victor Callan, about his report 'Accelerated… Show more

This interview was conducted by Steve Davis with Victor Callan, about his report 'Accelerated apprenticeships', which looked at recent pilots of accelerated apprenticeships in the automotive industry in Queensland. Show less
Interview with Roger Harris and Berwyn Clayton:… 14 August 2008
By Berwyn Clayton, Roger Harris

Mp3 of interview conducted by Steve Davis with Roger Harris and Berwyn Clayton about their report… Show more

Mp3 of interview conducted by Steve Davis with Roger Harris and Berwyn Clayton about their report 'Supporting vocational education and training providers in building capability for the future'. Show less
Career development and VET: At a glance 8 August 2008
By Sian Halliday-Wynes, Francesca Beddie, John Saunders

Over the past ten years the changing landscape of society, work and education has led to… Show more

Over the past ten years the changing landscape of society, work and education has led to significant changes in career development services in Australia. This 'At a glance' gives an overview of recent research exploring how these services respond to the different client groups. Show less
Course expectations and career management skills 2 July 2008
By Marnie L Kennedy, Ben Haines

Course completion and student satisfaction is likely to be influenced by how realistic the… Show more

Course completion and student satisfaction is likely to be influenced by how realistic the expectations of students are when they enrol. This report explores the idea that students' expectations would be more realistic if students have well developed career management competencies. Show less
Sustaining effective social partnerships 16 June 2008
By Terri Seddon, Stephen Billett, Allie Clemans, Carolyn Ovens, Kathleen Ferguson, Kathleen Fennessy

This report reveals that the formation and maintenance of social partnerships depends on five key… Show more

This report reveals that the formation and maintenance of social partnerships depends on five key principles relating to purposes and goals; relations with partners; capacity for partnership work; governance and leadership; and trust and trustworthiness. Using four partnerships as case studies, the report set out to assess how these principles and practices can be used to develop social Show less
Changing work organisation and skill requirements 13 June 2008
By Josh Healy, Bill Martin

This report examines Australian studies of work organisation and how the workplace is changing in… Show more

This report examines Australian studies of work organisation and how the workplace is changing in response to pressures from increased global competition, rapidly changing consumer markets and the expansion of the services sector, all of which necessitate much more flexible work practices. The research finds that the success of teamwork is patchy, as is implementation of other aspects of the high Show less
Changing forms of employment and their implications for the … 13 June 2008
By Sue Richardson, Peng Liu

Employment options have altered dramatically over the past 15 years, with full-time and permanent… Show more

Employment options have altered dramatically over the past 15 years, with full-time and permanent employment no longer the 'standard'. This report examines changes in employment modes for various groups of workers and its effect on the level and extent of skills development. The report finds that there is reduced support for training by employers as a result of the changing employment patterns, Show less
Organisational planning and performance integration in a… 4 June 2008
By Denise Bell

This paper draws on a research project which developed a change management strategy to assist two… Show more

This paper draws on a research project which developed a change management strategy to assist two TAFE institutes in addressing and improving their planning culture. It outlines the principles and processes which emerged from the research and presents the guidelines for linking the strategic planning process to actions and performance within the different levels of a complex vocational education Show less
Measuring student satisfaction with vocational education… 4 June 2008
By John Ward

This paper highlights the importance of using quality survey instruments to collect data about… Show more

This paper highlights the importance of using quality survey instruments to collect data about student satisfaction. It discusses the challenges involved in collecting quality student satisfaction data and describes a structural equation model as a possible means of designing and collecting this data. Since this paper was presented at the 2007 No Frills conference, a national survey instrument Show less
Whose responsibility? Employers' views on developing… 30 May 2008
By Peter Waterhouse, Ray Townsend

This study shows how a group of employers understand the provision of literacy, numeracy and… Show more

This study shows how a group of employers understand the provision of literacy, numeracy and employability skills and the continuing development of these skills in their workplaces. It demonstrates that some employers accept that it is both necessary and the employer's responsibility to provide learning and development opportunities for these skills. However, employers are looking for support in Show less
Effective models of employment-based training 8 May 2008
By Sarojni Choy, Kaye Bowman, Stephen Billett, Louise Wignall, Sandra Haukka

Australia needs highly skilled workers to sustain a healthy economy. Current employment-based… Show more

Australia needs highly skilled workers to sustain a healthy economy. Current employment-based training models have limitations in meeting the demands for highly skilled labour supply. The research explored current and emerging models of employment-based training to propose more effective models at higher VET qualifications that can maintain a balance between institution and work-based learning. Show less
Who's supporting us? TAFE staff perspectives on… 31 March 2008
By Cydde Miller, Nhi Nguyen

Students reporting a mental illness do poorly in vocational education and training (VET) compared… Show more

Students reporting a mental illness do poorly in vocational education and training (VET) compared with other disability groups. This is a challenge for the VET sector. Teachers and support staff are at the frontline in responding to the needs of these students and this research explored staff perspectives on how TAFE institutes in Australia are supporting students with mental illnesses. Show less
Research messages 2007 25 March 2008
By NCVER

Research messages 2007 is a collection of summaries of all research projects published by the… Show more

Research messages 2007 is a collection of summaries of all research projects published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research in 2007, including conference papers and occasional papers. It also has an overview of the research highlights for the year. The summaries are clustered under five broad themes used by NCVER to organise its VET research and analysis: Industry and employers Show less
Vocational education and training and casual workers in the … 25 February 2008
By Susan Dawe, John Saunders, Nhi Nguyen

Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in… Show more

Around a quarter of all Australian wage and salary earners are casual workers. Casual workers, in general, receive less training than those in ongoing employment. This paper considers whether the prevalence of casual employment is sustainable. It looks at the home and community care sector in which vocational education and training has a prominent role in developing the skills of workers, and in Show less
What choice? An evaluation of career development services… 18 February 2008
By Linda Rainey, Michele Simons, Val Pudney, Elvie Hughes

This study evaluates a selection of career development services available for young people. It… Show more

This study evaluates a selection of career development services available for young people. It examines the characteristics of the services provided, with a focus on career decision-making and the provision of information about vocational education and training (VET) options. The education providers and young people surveyed were generally satisfied with the services provided. However, it was Show less

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