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Training packages: successes, issues and challenges in implementation

This eight page booklet offers a brief summary of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) research report ... Show more
This eight page booklet offers a brief summary of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) research report ‘Qualitative impact of training packages on vocational education and training clients’ (indexed at TD/ANTA 82.163). Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Teaching and learning; Skills and knowledge; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
The Youth Guarantee: making it happen

The Youth Guarantee is an innovative approach to tackling youth unemployment to ensure that all young people under ... Show more
The Youth Guarantee is an innovative approach to tackling youth unemployment to ensure that all young people under 25 - whether registered with employment services or not - get a good-quality offer of employment, continued education, an apprenticeship or a traineeship within four months of becoming unemployed or leaving formal education. [European Union] EU countries endorsed the principle of the Youth Guarantee in April 2013. This leaflet explains how the Youth Guarantee works and why it makes a difference.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC)

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Europe

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Policy; Youth; Employment ... [+] Show more
Partners in a learning culture: the way forward

This document reviews the progress of the national strategy for vocational education and training (VET) for Indigen ... Show more
This document reviews the progress of the national strategy for vocational education and training (VET) for Indigenous Australians, 'Partners in a learning culture' (indexed at TD/TNC 63.292) and its blueprint for implementation (indexed at TD/TNC 62.913). It provides future direction in light of changes to the national VET context and the findings of the mid-term review of 'Partners in a learning culture' (phase one and two reports indexed at TD/ANTA 80.03 and TD/TNC 80.04). It briefly outlines the four objectives of the strategy and the recommendations of the mid-term review. The rest of the report presents the six new priorities, based on the key findings of the review, that will be added to the original objectives for the remainder of the blueprint: building the capacity of the VET sector; creating more pathways; improving funding frameworks; culturally appropriate product development, design and delivery; links to employment; and growing VET sector partnerships. The report also features brief case studies of successful initiatives and their connections to the new priorities. It concludes by highlighting: work undertaken within the 'National research strategy for Indigenous Australians in VET 2003-2006' (indexed at TD/TNC 78.10), which conducts national research projects linked to the blueprint objectives; the inclusion of a national objective in 'Shaping the future: Australia's national strategy for vocational education and training 2004-1010' (indexed at TD/ANTA 73.11) to provide Indigenous Australians with skills for viable jobs and to share their learning culture; and the role of the Australian Indigenous Training Advisory Council (AITAC) in overseeing the implementation of 'Partners in a learning culture'. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2005

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Performance; Indigenous people ... [+] Show more
National student fee and support systems in European higher education 2015/16

This annual report shows how fee and support systems (including grants and loans) work in higher education in Europ ... Show more
This annual report shows how fee and support systems (including grants and loans) work in higher education in Europe. In addition to providing a comparative overview of fees and financial support available for full-time students in 2015/16, it also includes individual country sheets outlining the main elements of national systems. In particular, the publication describes the range of fees charged to students and specifies which categories of students are required to pay, and which may be exempt. Similarly it explains the levels of public support available in the form of grants and loans, as well as tax benefits and family allowances where applicable. The report focuses on fees and support in public or government-dependent private higher education institutions for the first (Bachelor level) and second (Master level) cycles and does not cover private higher education institutions. Information covers the 28 [European Union] EU Member States as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Norway, Serbia and Turkey.
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Corporate authors: European Commission (EC) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Europe; Austria; Belgium ... [+] Show more for Bosnia and Herzegovina">Bosnia and Herzegovina; Republic">Czech Republic; Britain">Great Britain; Ireland">Northern Ireland; Liechtenstein; for Macedonia (Republic)">Macedonia (Republic); Macedonia">North Macedonia; [-] Show less

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Eurydice: facts and figures

Subjects: Higher education; Finance; Governance
Vocational education and training in Australia's knowledge-based economy: issues for governments, industry and the community

The purpose of this paper is to elaborate the basis in analysis and thought of the Australian National Training Aut ... Show more
The purpose of this paper is to elaborate the basis in analysis and thought of the Australian National Training Authority's (ANTA's) Board's proposal that Australia work towards making participation in post secondary education and training a universal experience. This paper has been developed to provide in greater detail information and arguments to support some of the conclusions and directions outlined in the National Strategy for Vocational Education and Training 1998-2003 (indexed at TD/TNC 85.683). It examines: The links between education and training (E & T), and economic growth and competitiveness of nations, firms and employees; Australian industry's requirements for skilled people; How Australia measures up in international terms; International policy directions in E & T and Vocational Education Training (VET) in particular; and A proposed integrated policy approach to VET for Australia. The paper concludes that: A number of studies have suggested that E & T attainment of qualifications is an important determinant of productivity and competitiveness, including at the national level as well as the firm and individual levels; The demand for skilled people with VET qualifications from Australian industry appears to be higher than the rate of supply of skilled people with VET qualifications; Australia's adult population is poorly qualified by international standards and the gap appears to be widening; Australia's mix of academic, vocational and basic general skills, including literacy, is not in balance with emerging needs: our level of vocational and basic general skills is particularly low; Leading economies are developing VET as a central plank in their package of E & T reform to meet the challenges of the new economy; and Australia needs to take action to at least maintain and then bridge E & T gaps which will require a major contribution from the VET sector (and also schools) to increase the VET qualifications gained by young persons, a focus by the VET system also on the existing workforce to further boost the recognised skills of older workers and reduce the qualifications gap between younger and older workers, and an overarching commitment by States to work with industry to ensure VET delivered through national training reform adds value and optimises the work skills results. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1998

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Industry ... [+] Show more
Equity evaluation of national training packages: report, stage 2

This report offers a desk analysis of the automotive industry training package, in particular the documentation, to ... Show more
This report offers a desk analysis of the automotive industry training package, in particular the documentation, to identify the extent to which the package redevelopment takes account of equity considerations. It is noted that there is no mention of equity considerations in the package, and this needs to be addressed. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Equity
Provision of intermediary services to enterprises by registered training organisations

This project was established to provide advice to the Enterprise and Training Provider Working Group of the Austral ... Show more
This project was established to provide advice to the Enterprise and Training Provider Working Group of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Board about models of intermediary services provided by registered training organisations (RTOs) to enterprises. In the report, intermediary services are defined as those services provided by RTOs in addition to training and assessment services. The project methodology involved reviewing available research on intermediary services, consulting with key stakeholders through a national survey and focus groups, and identifying and developing case studies to illustrate intermediary services. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Providers of education and training; Industry ... [+] Show more
Knowledge work: the rise of the office economy: full report

This report provides an overview of the entire Australian workforce based on the methodology used in the American s ... Show more
This report provides an overview of the entire Australian workforce based on the methodology used in the American study titled 'Education for what? the new office economy' by Anthony P. Carnevale and Stephen J Rose (an executive summary of this study may be found at TD/INT 54.13). Data from five Australian censuses (1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, and 1996) have been analysed to provide a time series profile of the Australian workforce, focusing on types of functions instead of just where people work or what occupation they have. The project report reveals relationships between what people do, how much they earn, and how educated they are.
Section 1 details the rationale behind the functional approach taken to analyse economic activities and the workforce. An overview is provided of the trends on the total workforce for the past twenty years, and presents findings on employment share, and the education and earnings of workers in the various function groups.
Section 2 explains the job level analysis (elite, good, and less-skilled) in greater detail and presents findings on employment share, education and earnings in terms of these categories.
A booklet containing highlights of this report may be found indexed at TD/ANTA 59.01. Show less

Authors: Doyle, Leonie; Kurth, Brian; Kerr, Ella

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Labour market; Industry; Income ... [+] Show more
2002 ABC of VET

The ‘ABC of VET 2002’ series contains 10 leaflets, each providing an overview of one aspect of vocational education ... Show more
The ‘ABC of VET 2002’ series contains 10 leaflets, each providing an overview of one aspect of vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. The titles are: Australian National Training Authority [ANTA]; Australian Quality Training Framework [AQTF]; A fair go for everyone: making training equitable; Flexible learning; National marketing strategy for VET: meeting client needs; Skilling up Australia: VET’s role; Training: it pays to stay; Training packages; Training package support material; VET research. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Workforce development; Equity; Lifelong learning ... [+] Show more
[Training package work plan]

This document sets out the revised workplan for carrying out improvements to training packages following the high l ... Show more
This document sets out the revised workplan for carrying out improvements to training packages following the high level review. The review looked at how training packages could be improved to better meet skill needs and support teaching and learning. The workplan outlines priorities for action up until 30 June 2005, when ANTA's [Australian National Training Authority's] responsibilities are transferred over to the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST). These priority areas include employability skills, development and review processes, guidelines for VET [vocational education and training] qualifications, and cross-industry qualifications. The workplan covers three years, so after 30 June 2005 the responsibility for implementing the workplan will rest with DEST.
Published abstract.
The final report from the high level review of training packages is indexed at TD/ANTA 78.01. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government information

Subjects: Qualifications; Employment; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more