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Hands on the future: project for improving access for Indigenous students in VET in Schools programs: final report

This project investigated the role of VET in Schools (VETiS) for Indigenous students in Australia. Several data sou ... Show more
This project investigated the role of VET in Schools (VETiS) for Indigenous students in Australia. Several data sources were consulted, including previous literature on VETiS and Indigenous education, a national survey of students' experiences of postsecondary education and vocational education and training (VET) conducted in 2002, and case study material from interviews with over 280 individuals in 21 schools from diverse settings in all States and Territories. The main aims of the study were to: identify 'good practice' in the provision of VETiS to Indigenous students; identify the factors that constrain the accessibility of VET to Indigenous students; and to make recommendations for increasing access for Indigenous students in VETiS. The case study material generated five key principles that contribute to the successful implementation of VET for Indigenous students. The distinguishing feature of good practice was the ability of schools to combine all five aspects. The key principles are: (1) focus on individual needs; (2) supportive school environment; (3) relevant and engaging curriculum; (4) links with other education and training providers; and (5) community links and partnerships. Several factors constraining the effective delivery of VET to Indigenous students were also revealed by the case study material. These included: systemic constraints; school-based barriers; experience as an Indigenous student; and community and locational barriers. In conclusion, the study provided a national perspective on the role of VETiS for Indigenous students. It demonstrated that VET had four key roles for these students: engaging them with meaningful, 'hands-on' learning; enhancing school retention; providing needed workplace experience; and facilitating the transition to post-school employment and training. The report makes a number of recommendations for improving VETiS provision and accessibility for Indigenous students. Show less

Authors: Helme, Sue; Hill, Angela; Balatti, Jo; Mackay, Gail ... [+] Show more

Corporate authors: University of Melbourne. Centre for Post-Compulsory Education and Lifelong Learning (CPELL) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Indigenous people; Vocational education and training; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
Report on the Australian Vocational Training System (AVTS) Consultative Forum

The Australian Vocational and Training System (AVTS) Consultative Forum, held in Melbourne on 14 February 1996, pro ... Show more
The Australian Vocational and Training System (AVTS) Consultative Forum, held in Melbourne on 14 February 1996, provided participants from industry, small and medium enterprises, large firms, government and non-government schools, state and territory vocational education and training (VET) providers and the Commonwealth and equity groups an opportunity to consult on the implementation of the AVTS. The Forum took the form of workshops and presentations. The following issues were covered in the workshops: Work placement coordination; Key competencies; Industry involvement in the AVTS; Professional development; Communications and marketing; NETTFORCE and labour market programs; Access and equity; Assessment / recognition of prior learning (RPL); Industrial issues; Best practice; Small and medium enterprises; Schools. Key messages to emerge from the Forum included: the need to encourage collaborative partnerships between providers and enterprises; the need to develop flexible funding arrangements; the need for flexible delivery strategies and arrangements; the need to incorporate access and equity issues when considering work placements; and the need to share professional development resources across states and territories and industries. This report contains a summary of key messages that came out of the Forum; a summary of the Forum by Terry Moran; an outline of the issues that were dealt with in the workshops and the views and conclusions of each workshop; and, the presentations. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Conference name: Australian Vocational Training System Consultative Forum

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Conference

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Assessment; Pathways ... [+] Show more
Training package resources for VET in schools: agriculture: a best practices manual RUA98

This manual is designed to provide guidance and assistance to schools implementing the Agricultural training packag ... Show more
This manual is designed to provide guidance and assistance to schools implementing the Agricultural training package. It draws together information from the Rural Training Council of Australia (RTCA), the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), State Training Authorities (STAs), Boards of Studies and case studies to show how certificates I and II in agriculture might be delivered as a vocational education and training (VET) in schools program.
Training package resources for VET in schools for other industries are indexed from TD/TNC 61.30 to TD/TNC 61.45. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Quality; Teaching and learning; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
A national framework for the internationalisation of Australian TAFE: guidelines for Australian TAFE institutions

These guidelines are intended to assist TAFE institutes in developing strategies for the internationlisation of the ... Show more
These guidelines are intended to assist TAFE institutes in developing strategies for the internationlisation of their work. They provide a national framework of goals and guiding principles to assist in the process of developing strategies and standards for internationalisation. Topics covered include: curriculum, staff development, staff and student exchanges, commercial activities, linking schemes, communications technologies, alumni networks, international best practice, internationalised culture, key roles in the internationalisation of TAFE, and checklist for TAFE institutions (recommended action). Show less

Corporate authors: Australia TAFE International (ATI) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Workforce development; Students; International education ... [+] Show more
Towards a skilled Australia: national conference on vocational education and training: [proceedings]

Papers at this first national conference were: 'Challenges and opportunities in the national vocational education a ... Show more
Papers at this first national conference were: 'Challenges and opportunities in the national vocational education and training system' (B. Mansfield, P. Noonan, & B. Shaw); 'Intersection of training reform and industrial relations' (J. Diplock); 'Enterprise and union perspectives on training reform' (J. Fraser & J. Roe); 'Overview of recent developments in training reform' (M. Foley); 'Access and equity' (C. Parkinson); 'Responsiveness' (S. Beere & C. Bishop); 'Quality' (B. Kelly & B. Mackenzie); 'User choice and the training market' (P. Harmsworth, B. Jones, & R. Shreeve); 'Efficiency' (C. Bloch & P. Burroughs); 'Conference dinner speech' (R. Free); delivering a national system of vocational education and training - 'Importance of TAFE' (G. Ramsey) & 'Role of private providers' (L. Martin); 'Skills for the future' (S. Holland & G. Mitchell); 'Karpin report on management skills' (J. Vines); 'Small business' (S. Firebrace & K. Grenot); 'Future workforce skills' (J. Borthwick & B. Parmenter); 'Targeting resources to industry needs' (T. Dumbrell & T. Jackson); 'Stanell skills development program' (P. Cheers & B. Mendis); 'Southcorp Wines' (G. vom Berg); 'Dalwallinu District Hospital multi-purpose service' (K. Puzey); 'Cape Flattery Silican Mine' (A. Temperley); 'Best practice - what it means' (D. Casey & S. Hornery); 'Development of the national vocational education and training system: commonwealth and state perspectives' (N. Shehadie, M. Foley, & H. Storey); 'Keynote speaker' (P. Keating), (TD/TNC 41.35); 'ANTA Research Advisory Council' (G. Ramsey); 'VET research needs' (F. Thorn); 'Improving the relevance of competency standards' (P. Hannigan); 'Linking standards, curriculum, assessment and qualifications' (B. Kennedy & A. Mibus); 'Assessment' (P. Alexander & P. Byrne); 'Implementation of the national framework for the recognition of training' (T. Fiddes & P. Neden); 'ITABs - their role, relevance and accountability' (C. Parkinson); 'Opportunities for group training' (M. Butcher & T. Quinn); international - 'Exporting vocational education and training' (B. Mackenzie & H. Symes) & 'Strategic VET export links' (R. Peacock); professional development - 'CBT in action' (J. Kelleher); 'Conference close' ( B. Finn). Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Conference name: ANTA National Conference on Vocational Education and Training

Date: 1995

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Conference

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Assessment; Qualifications ... [+] Show more
Mirror, mirror on the wall: voices of VET teachers and trainers

The 'Mirrors and measures' project (TD/ANTA 82.57) was a research project to develop performance measures for vocat ... Show more
The 'Mirrors and measures' project (TD/ANTA 82.57) was a research project to develop performance measures for vocational teachers and trainers and then to trial those measures. One outcome of the trials was a collection of interview transcripts which revealed a range of good teaching and training practices currently in use. The teachers' and trainers' knowledge, experience, and expertise has been collated and summarised in this document under the headings 'Planning and preparation', 'Content and relevance', 'Delivery', 'Assessment and evaluation', and 'Student-teacher/trainer relationship'. The document records good practice both in classrooms and workplaces. Show less

Authors: MacGraw, Judy; Peoples, Margaret

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia; New South Wales

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Best Practice and Quality Assurance Resource Package

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Assessment; Quality ... [+] Show more
Assessor Networks in Action: information, case studies and other resources

The aim of the Assessor Networks in Action project, conducted in 2003 by the Australian National Training Authority ... Show more
The aim of the Assessor Networks in Action project, conducted in 2003 by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) with funding from the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) was to demonstrate the effectiveness of industry-focused assessor networks for improving the consistency of assessment, and for building stakeholder confidence in assessment outcomes. This publication provides an overview of assessor networks and information necessary for starting up and maintaining a network. It contains: a summary report outlining the objectives, activities, outcomes and recommendations from the Assessor Networks in Action project; a good practice guide for establishing and maintaining assessor networks; eight information sheets giving tips on establishing and maintaining networks with industry participation; nine case studies, representing three industry areas (community services and health, transport and distribution, and electrotechnology), outlining the experiences of the networks participating in the project; a role play exercise giving future facilitators the opportunity to hone their facilitation skills and group management processes; and a resource index identifying further resources to support all aspects of the establishment and operation of assessor networks. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Assessment; Quality; Research ... [+] Show more
Demonstrating best practice in VET: the Uncle Tobys' experience

The Uncle Tobys Company has established two Open Learning Centres (OCLs) to provide cost effective, flexible delive ... Show more
The Uncle Tobys Company has established two Open Learning Centres (OCLs) to provide cost effective, flexible delivery of training. All employees are given the opportunity to undertake training. This kit contains eight leaflets: Uncle Tobys Company Ltd; Developing a culture of learning; Training for self-managed work teams; Movement to an open learning system; Access and equity; Recognition of prior learning; Relationship between traineeship and productivity; and Success indicators. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Series name: Demonstrating best practice in vocational education and training

Subjects: Pathways; Quality; Research ... [+] Show more
Partners in a learning culture: a best practice guide for employing Indigenous Australians through group training arrangements

This best practice guide identifies eight key best practice features gained from the experience of group training o ... Show more
This best practice guide identifies eight key best practice features gained from the experience of group training organisations around Australia. The guide aims to assist other group training organisations and Indigenous people to pool their shared wisdom and experience to help create more vocational education and training (VET) opportunities for Indigenous people. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Indigenous people; Quality ... [+] Show more
Customer focused student services

This report is the result of a national project commissioned by the Education and Student Services Standing Committ ... Show more
This report is the result of a national project commissioned by the Education and Student Services Standing Committee (ESSSC). This project aimed to provide an overview of practices which enhance a customer focused approach to the delivery of student services. This report provides a national scan into the various approaches and management of customer focused student services and includes examples of good practice. The following areas are discussed: overview of student services' delivery; management; evaluation; corporate-level support to student services; trends; key issues; and strategies to accommodate local needs. Show less

Authors: Hampton, Carol; Gill, Ross; Gardner, Julie; Jordan, Leanne

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Quality; Management ... [+] Show more