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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
Australian National Training Authority National Conference, Brisbane, 23-26 August 1998: creating our future: a new training culture for Australia: selected speeches

This publication includes the following selected speeches: Opening address / Stuart Homery (pages 1-6); Keynote add ... Show more
This publication includes the following selected speeches: Opening address / Stuart Homery (pages 1-6); Keynote address / Chris Ellison (pages 7-11); 'Adjusting the balance between employment and training' / Paul Braddy (pages 12-14); Developing the skills of the Australian workforce / Peter Noonan (pages 15-22); The right stuff: how technology contributes to a new training culture for Australia / Chris Eccles (pages 23-27); Overview of Conference outcomes / Kenneth Wiltshire (pages 28-30); and The way forward / Bill Mansfield (pages 31-32).
Edited excerpts from publication. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Conference name: Australian National Training Authority National Conference

Date: 1998

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Conference

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Career development ... [+] Show more
Training package resources for VET in schools: approaches to delivery and assessment in tourism 1

This document was developed to support delivery of competency based training in tourism programs in schools and to ... Show more
This document was developed to support delivery of competency based training in tourism programs in schools and to enable teachers to customise resources to the needs of their situation. It focuses on three units of competency (Work with colleagues and customers THHCOR01A; Work in a socially diverse environment THHCOR02A; Follow health, safety and security procedures THHCOR03A) and offers a summary of the competency information for each unit, a review of delivery strategies, suggested assessment strategies, and a resource section. Parts 2 and 3 of the tourism training package resources set may be found at TD/TNC 61.36 and TD/TNC 61.37.
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: Assessment; Industry; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Review of the ANTA VET in Schools program: final report to the Australian National Training Authority

The Allen Consulting Group was commissioned by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) to undertake a rev ... Show more
The Allen Consulting Group was commissioned by the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) to undertake a review of the ANTA VET in Schools initiative to assess the program's effectiveness in expanding VET in Schools and to inform further policy advice on VET in Schools with regard to program development. This review was based on an Evaluation Framework that outlined the processes underlying the assessment of the program relevant to its objectives. Findings from the review indicated that the outcomes envisaged for the program had not been fully achieved and some basic measurement issues needed addressing before final assessments could be made. A range of quality issues appeared to exist which needed to be resolved before it could be said that the program had brought about a full transition and delivered its full potential value. The report is structured as follows: the first chapter provides an introduction and the background to the program; chapter two describes the current status of the program and examines key activity trends over its three year history; chapter three examines the value delivered by the program; chapter four assesses its future sustainability; and the final chapter outlines the key areas that could be the basis for building conditions into the redesign of the guidelines in order to complete the transition and to ensure longer term sustainability of the program. Show less

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

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Participation; Quality; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
Australian National Training Authority annual performance report 1996-1997

The annual performance report of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) for the financial year 1996-1997 ... Show more
The annual performance report of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) for the financial year 1996-1997 details the performance of the Authority itself for that time period. It reflects the tasks, objectives and outcomes of the organisational framework against the Authority's work priorities for 1996-1997. The report outlines details of the following activities: new apprenticeships, national training framework, strategic directions, ANTA's structure and management, national industry advisory arrangements, small business training strategy, frontline management initiative, national staff development projects, national transition program projects, user choice, group training schemes, VET in schools, Australian student traineeship foundation, training packages, National Training Information Service (NTIS), Australian Recognition Framework (ARF), National Training Framework, national strategy, equity, adult and community education, disability forum, training market and unit costing. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government information

Series name: Annual reports of Commonwealth government agencies responsible for skills and training

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Management; Performance ... [+] Show more
Draft VET in Schools issues paper

The introduction of apprenticeships and traineeships into schools is in response to industry needs and should benef ... Show more
The introduction of apprenticeships and traineeships into schools is in response to industry needs and should benefit employers through the provision of young people with greater and more relevant skills. This issues paper reviews the background of (vocational education and training) VET in Schools, offers national and international scans of such programs, and identifies issues of funding, ownership, dissemination of relevant information, responsiveness to the needs of industry, quality, transition from VET in Schools to further study, training or employment and consistent national policies and practices. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Traineeship; Vocational education and training ... [+] 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
ABC of VET

‘The ABC of VET’ is comprised of twelve leaflets giving a broad overview of vocational education and training (VET) ... Show more
‘The ABC of VET’ is comprised of twelve leaflets giving a broad overview of vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. The leaflets are: ‘VET - what is it?’ which gives a very brief overview of VET in Australia; ‘Australian National Training Authority’ which briefly describes what the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) is and does; ‘Australian Quality Training Framework’ which briefly describes the role of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) in determining VET standards; ‘A fair go for everyone: making training equitable’ which addresses equity issues; ‘National Training Information Service’ which describes the role and function of the National Training Information Service (NTIS); ‘Partners in training’ which looks at partnerships between industry and registered training organisations (RTOs); ‘Skilling Australia’ which looks at skill development in Australia through VET; ‘Training packages’ which looks at what a training package is and how it is used; ‘training.com.au’ gives brief information about this Internet gateway to online information about VET in Australia; ‘Units of competency’ which briefly describes what they are and where to find out about them; ‘Vocational education and training in schools’ which looks at nationally recognised training for senior students in Australian schools; and ‘VET - who’s who’. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Equity; Teaching and learning; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
National guidelines for School-based New Apprenticeships

School-based New Apprenticeships provide young people with the opportunity to gain quality vocational education and ... Show more
School-based New Apprenticeships provide young people with the opportunity to gain quality vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and undertake employment whilst completing a senior secondary certificate. These guidelines assist those involved in the development and implementation of School-based New Apprenticeships. The guidelines recognise the range of models that exist, the various implementation arrangements in states and territiories, and the roles of the state training authorities, school sectors, enterprises, training providers and coordinating agencies involved. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2003

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Vocational education and training; Governance
Training package resources for VET in schools: information technology: a guide to delivery and assessment ICA99

The transition to vocational education and training (VET) in schools programs based on training packages presents c ... Show more
The transition to vocational education and training (VET) in schools programs based on training packages presents challenges to meet industry and accreditation requirements and to align with existing industry practices. For the specific context of a VET in schools course it may be necessary to satisfy both school sector and VET sector assessment requirements. This guide is designed to help teachers in schools and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to understand the requirements of the endorsed components of the Information technology training package and to make optimum use of other industry-developed teaching, learning and assessment resources available. It is intended to complement the available training package materials by offering interpretations and examples from a VET in schools perspective. Accompanying guides relevant to the information technology industry may be found at TD/TNC 61.32 and TD/TNC 61.34.
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: Assessment; Technology; Industry ... [+] Show more