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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
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
Road to transition: improved pathways for operator certification: ‘moving forward - together’: consultation paper

Currently, operators of high-hazard equipment are licensed through a competency-based assessment system based on gu ... Show more
Currently, operators of high-hazard equipment are licensed through a competency-based assessment system based on guidelines declared by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC). In 2002, NOHSC and the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) established a Statement of Relationship and, as a result, occupational health and safety (OHS) and training authorities have worked closely to improve the ways in which OHS issues are addressed within the development, review and implementation of national training packages. The Transition Working Group was established jointly by ANTA and NOHSC with key stakeholders to examine options for an agreed OHS/vocational education and training (VET) system ‘one-stop shop’ approach to the training and assessment of plant operators within the VET system. The findings of the Transition Working Group are presented in a two volume draft report indexed at TD/ANTA 75.27 and TD/ANTA 75.28. The purpose of this consultation paper is to obtain stakeholder feedback on the findings of the Transition Working Group. The feedback received will be considered by the Transition Working Group before finalising its recommendations for the consideration of the NOHSC and ANTA. The final report is indexed at TD/ANTA 79.04. Show less

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

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: Road to transition: improved pathways for operator certification

Subjects: Evaluation; Governance; Teaching and learning ... [+] Show more
Meta-analysis: relative contribution of individuals, industry and government to the costs of VET

'Shaping our future: Australia's national strategy for vocational education and training 2004-2010' (indexed at TD/ ... Show more
'Shaping our future: Australia's national strategy for vocational education and training 2004-2010' (indexed at TD/LMR 85.685) is the Australian government and industry's collective strategy to ensure: 'industry will have a highly skilled workforce to support strong performance in the global economy; employers and individuals will be at the centre of VET; communities and regions will be strengthened economically and socially through learning and employment; and that Indigenous Australians will have skills for viable jobs and their learning culture will be shared'. As part of the process in developing this strategy, the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) commissioned the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) to undertake a series of meta-analyses of research on 12 different vocational education and training (VET) topics. This report is the meta-analysis concerned with establishing a coherent policy approach to the relative contribution of individuals, industry and government to the costs of VET. The report looks at the key issues associated with the funding and financing of VET, and at the role played by government, employers and individuals.
The 12 meta-analyses from this strategy are indexed from TD/ANTA 80.06 to TD/ANTA 80.17 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; Research; Finance ... [+] Show more
Mid-term review of Bridging Pathways: final report

This review suggests that Bridging Pathways, the national strategy for people with a disability in vocational educa ... Show more
This review suggests that Bridging Pathways, the national strategy for people with a disability in vocational education and training (VET), is in the earliest stages of implementation so it is too early to see measurable significant change in outcomes as a direct result of the strategy. However, in terms of the foundations needed for change, the strategy has begun to make a discernible impact.
Accompanying reports ‘A’, 'Report of progress against the blueprint goals', and ‘C’, ‘Report of effectiveness of the blueprint actions’, are also available. Show less

Corporate authors: Kate Barnett and Associates (Australia) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Disability; Vocational education and training; Participation ... [+] Show more
Project report: research into generic skills across training packages

In response to research and comment about the need for generic skill development through the vocational education a ... Show more
In response to research and comment about the need for generic skill development through the vocational education and training provision, the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) commissioned a study of training packages to determine how generic skills are addressed. The consultants worked with staff from ANTA and researched sixteen training packages from a range of industries. They sought to identify the skills that are present, how they are described and represented and to make recommendations for meeting the emerging requirements of industry and the community. The framework for the research was provided by an ANTA analysis of a range of Australian and international research that demonstrates a high degree of congruence on a universal set of skills. An analysis of these skills suggests that they can be categorised in three ways: 1. Established employability skills, for example, those defined through the Mayer Key Competencies, for example, communications, problem solving; 2. New dimensions to those established skills, for example, creative problem solving and communicating with empathy; and 3. New skill areas altogether, for example, learning and self-management. Overall the analysis of the training packages suggests that more work in defining and incorporating the generic employability skills is required. This would involve answering these questions: What is the skill?; How is it used at work?; How can it be learned in vocational education and training?; How can this be described in a way that ensures it is appropriately taught and assessed within a training package?; and What information do training package developers, trainers, assessors and supervisors require to help develop these skills? Show less

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

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Outcomes; Teaching and learning; Research ... [+] Show more
National strategy for VET 2004-2010: report on additional focus group research on the urban fringe

In September 2002, the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) commissioned Quay Connection and their associa ... Show more
In September 2002, the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) commissioned Quay Connection and their associates, the Research Forum and Albany Consulting, to conduct focus group research with enterprises, individuals and training providers to inform the new National Strategy for Vocational Education and Training (VET) 2004-2010. The research raised a number of issues indicating the need for further research to better understand the response to VET of some key client groups and the potential role of VET in some key community issues. Two key areas requiring further investigation were: urban fringe, 'aspirational' families and young people; and the role of VET in regional community capacity building and problem solving. This report presents the findings of ANTA-commissioned research with employed adults, parents, young people, and owners or operators of small and medium sized enterprises from 'aspirational' suburbs on the urban fringe.
Other focus group research reports are indexed at TD/ANTA 73.08 and TD/ANTA 73.09. Show less

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

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Research; Demographics
Analysing management development products and schemes: research report

This project had a dual brief: (1) to provide advice about how women acquire management skills in the vocational ed ... Show more
This project had a dual brief: (1) to provide advice about how women acquire management skills in the vocational education and training (VET) sector; and (2) to examine the existing management development strategies. The project findings are summarised under three themes: gendered difference; management development process; and organisational culture including diversity. Recommendations are offered. Show less

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

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Gender; Management; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
The review of the implementation of the National Training Reform Agenda: summary of views

This document provides a summary of the views from industry and other groups, the Fitzgerald findings, the Fitzgera ... Show more
This document provides a summary of the views from industry and other groups, the Fitzgerald findings, the Fitzgerald recommendations, and possible approaches to the following issues: competency standards; recognition of training; curriculum; accreditation; assessment; National Qualifications Framework; the Australian Vocational Certificate (AVC); user choice; information and access; quality and efficiency; and implementation. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1994

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Research; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
Pathways to partnerships: ANTA/AVCC report and draft policy guidelines

This report presents the outcomes of a major project examining credit transfer and articulation arrangements betwee ... Show more
This report presents the outcomes of a major project examining credit transfer and articulation arrangements between the higher education (HE) and vocational education and training (VET) sectors in Australia. The project was commissioned at the end of 1998 by the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee (AVCC) and the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) in response to the need for research on the impact of VET sector reforms (Training Packages; the Australian Recognition Framework) on cross-sector arrangements. The project was conducted throughout 1999 and involved four case studies (Agriculture, Hospitality and Tourism Training, Community Services, and Telecommunications Training Packages), a national survey of key stakeholders and broad consultations. The aim was to develop a combined ANTA/AVCC draft national policy reflective of the new VET environment and the developing nature of cross-sector collaboration. The report provides a comprehensive summary of the current range of cross-sector qualification linkages, including credit transfer, articulation, combined dual sector qualifications undertaken concurrently, and other forms of qualifications linkages. In addition, the report identifies the range of organisational models, drivers and barriers to cross-sector collaboration, and the issues and potential benefits of linkages involving Training Package qualifications.
The AVCC response to the VETASSESS report ‘Pathways to partnerships’ is indexed at TD/TNC 67.265. Show less

Authors: Carnegie, Jane

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

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

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