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20 December 2003
By Mark Cully

This presentation was made at the national conference of the National Association of Graduate… Show more

This presentation was made at the national conference of the National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services at Southern Cross University in Lismore in December 2003. Show less
10 December 2003
By Tom Karmel, Nhi Nguyen

Australia's tertiary education sector comprises higher (university) education and vocational… Show more

Australia's tertiary education sector comprises higher (university) education and vocational education and training (VET). The purpose of this paper is to contrast the two sectors in terms of the way they are defined, their size and recent growth, the characteristics of their students, and access and equity within the two sectors. The paper also considers the links between the two sectors. Show less
10 December 2003
By Various

These 'stories' from the field document actual case studies of teaching, assessing, and… Show more

These 'stories' from the field document actual case studies of teaching, assessing, and implementing generic skills. These skills and attributes are sought by employers across business and industry, as set out by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Business Council of Australia (BCA). The 'stories' are designed to advise and foster better teaching practices. Show less
28 November 2003
By Kristine Peters, Carolyn Lloyd

This study investigates which market groups are most likely to take up and use online vocational… Show more

This study investigates which market groups are most likely to take up and use online vocational education and training (VET) delivery, and identifies key factors that influence demand from these groups. Students undertaking training to change their careers or improve their skills, and self-employed people are the most likely to favour online delivery. Potential employer markets include group Show less
28 November 2003
By Phoebe Palmieri

This report uses four case studies to examine how human resource practices of TAFE institutes have… Show more

This report uses four case studies to examine how human resource practices of TAFE institutes have changed to accommodate flexible delivery and the changing roles of staff. It reveals that a whole of organisation customer-service philosophy is a useful basis for flexible delivery and the trend is towards team-based approaches. The detailed findings in this report mirror those in the report 'The Show less
5 November 2003
By Chris Robinson, Josie Misko

Queensland is leading Australia in offering vocational education and training (VET) options to… Show more

Queensland is leading Australia in offering vocational education and training (VET) options to students through the VET in Schools program, and has the highest rate of school students enrolled in technical and further education (TAFE) institutes. However, the success of such initiatives is dependent on the ability to transfer qualifications gained (part or full) across educational sectors. The Show less
1 November 2003
By Rob Strathdee, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Alfred Michael Dockery

The transition from school to work continues to be difficult for some Australian school-leavers and … Show more

The transition from school to work continues to be difficult for some Australian school-leavers and youth unemployment remains high. This report looks at the methods used by Australian school-leavers to find employment, focusing on the social processes involved. The aim of the report is to assess various relationships. In particular, the relationship between schooling, social background and job Show less
31 October 2003
By Tom Stehlik, Michele Simons, Lyn Kerkham, Ron Pearce, Judy Gronold

This volume is a companion to Getting connected: Professional development of contract and casual… Show more

This volume is a companion to Getting connected: Professional development of contract and casual staff providing flexible delivery - Volume 1. The detailed report of the project is contained in volume 1 while volume 2 contains the appendices. Show less
31 October 2003
By Cathy McNickle, Narelle Cameron

This research surveyed senior and middle managers in 15 TAFE institutes to determine their… Show more

This research surveyed senior and middle managers in 15 TAFE institutes to determine their understanding of the human resource issues and the implications associated with the use of flexible delivery. Professional development, workload, job design and performance management, and workforce planning are identified as three critical human resource issues. Show less
31 October 2003
By Tom Stehlik, Michele Simons, Lyn Kerkham, Ron Pearce, Judy Gronold

The experiences of contract and casual staff 'getting connected' with flexible delivery and online… Show more

The experiences of contract and casual staff 'getting connected' with flexible delivery and online learning technologies and engaging in professional development is the focus of this report. The study finds a significant proportion of professional development relies heavily on learning by doing, informal learning, and networking with colleagues. Show less
27 October 2003
By Louise Watson

The current, various policies for fees and charges in the public vocational education and training… Show more

The current, various policies for fees and charges in the public vocational education and training (VET) system in each state and territory are the focus of this report. It finds that due to a host of reasons there is little to no consistency to fees and charges across Australia, and many variations between public VET providers within the same state and territory. Implications arising from this Show less
22 October 2003
By Susan Dawe

This paper was presented to the Australasian Evaluation Society International Conference, in… Show more

This paper was presented to the Australasian Evaluation Society International Conference, in Auckland, New Zealand, on 18 September 2003. It highlights the success of the National Vocational Education and Training Research and Evaluation (NVETRE) program in contributing to policy and planning in Australia. Show less
21 October 2003
By Michele Simons, Dave Meyers, Roger Harris, Kaaren Blom

Training packages are a key reform of the vocational education and training (VET) system. This… Show more

Training packages are a key reform of the vocational education and training (VET) system. This report describes how the implementation of training packages has led to new, flexible approaches to training and assessment at six case study sites. It also shows this implementation has affected the role of registered training organisations, industry bodies, and enterprises. While most of these changes Show less
20 October 2003
By Kaaren Blom, Dave Meyers

This report explores the ways in which quality is defined and understood within vocational… Show more

This report explores the ways in which quality is defined and understood within vocational education and training (VET) systems, and the indicators that various systems and institutions have adopted around the world. The quality indicators have been brought together into an evaluative framework and reveal Australia's need to consider how to accommodate the aspirations of learners in a changing Show less
9 October 2003
By Lesley Farrell, Linda Wyse

This report explores how, and to what extent training packages are locally customised to meet the… Show more

This report explores how, and to what extent training packages are locally customised to meet the needs of stakeholders in regional and local communities. In doing so it investigates who the stakeholders are, what they want from training and whether their needs are being met. Show less
9 October 2003
By Stephen Billett, Lisa Ehrich, Bernie Hernon-Tinning

Small businesses, like larger enterprises, need the capacity to respond to the changing demands and … Show more

Small businesses, like larger enterprises, need the capacity to respond to the changing demands and requirements of the economy. This report identifies opportunities for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system to work collaboratively with local associations, organisations and networks to meet the educational needs of small business. It confirms small business operators learn Show less
16 September 2003
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Generic skills are gaining importance internationally and in Australia. This 'At a glance' explains … Show more

Generic skills are gaining importance internationally and in Australia. This 'At a glance' explains why there is such an interest in generic skills, and describes how they have been defined and addressed in educational programs in Australia. It also compares the different definitions and interpretations of generic skills in various overseas countries. A complementary publication 'Fostering Show less
15 September 2003
By ��ϲʿ��¼

Generic skills are gaining importance internationally and in Australia. This 'At a glance' explains … Show more

Generic skills are gaining importance internationally and in Australia. This 'At a glance' explains how generic skills can be fostered in vocational education and training (VET) programs and workplaces. It also focuses on research into describing, teaching, learning, assessing, recognising, and certifying these important skills, and includes the views of a variety of groups. A complementary Show less
8 September 2003
By Tom Dumbrell

A descriptive analysis of recent pathways to apprenticeships is presented in this report. It finds… Show more

A descriptive analysis of recent pathways to apprenticeships is presented in this report. It finds pre-apprenticeship programs can play an effective role providing short-term vocational training to young people as a means of improving their chances to gaining an apprenticeship. The report is based on analysis of ��ϲʿ��¼ data and interviews with students, trainers, training experts, and Show less
5 September 2003
By Berwyn Clayton, Kaaren Blom, David Meyers, Andrea Bateman

Assessing generic skills in a selection of training packages is the focus of this report. Based on… Show more

Assessing generic skills in a selection of training packages is the focus of this report. Based on case studies, the authors also examine how these skills are understood by trainers and learners. The report contains a comprehensive literature review of assessment of generic skills. Show less

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