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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
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
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
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
Labour market outcomes for VET students and early leavers

The purpose of the study reported here is to provide an update of the labour market experience and outcomes of earl ... Show more
The purpose of the study reported here is to provide an update of the labour market experience and outcomes of early school leavers. The following questions will be investigated: Do employment prospects for early school leavers improve with time? Do early leavers who subsequently enter vocational education and training (VET) show improved employment outcomes? What is the extent of employment and occupational shift amongst different categories of VET students? What is the attitude of employers to recent moves to transform more jobs into apprenticeships? Findings indicate that VET students were more positive about their work experience than non-VET students. Show less

Authors: Walstab, Anne

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

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Labour market; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
Creating outcomes: individuals and groups on the VET journey: report of a major longitudinal study of student experiences over the course of their vocational education and training in Australia: volume 2: learner experiences by target group

Based primarily on interviews in a range of vocational education and training (VET) providers, from a major longitu ... Show more
Based primarily on interviews in a range of vocational education and training (VET) providers, from a major longitudinal study for the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), this study looks closely at the relationships between learner attributes, experiences and their outcomes. In essence, it explores the VET journey, groups of clients in VET, and the relationship between them.
Volume one is indexed at TD/ANTA 58.03. Show less

Authors: Golding, Barry; Volkoff, Veronica

Corporate authors: University of Melbourne. Centre for the Study of Higher Education (CSHE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Disability; Students ... [+] Show more
Industry/provider integrated skills assessment and recognition model

Under the current arrangements, individuals in the building and construction industry can be assessed to gain recog ... Show more
Under the current arrangements, individuals in the building and construction industry can be assessed to gain recognition of competencies achieved in two different ways: by completing a structured training course with a training provider and by gaining recognition of competencies achieved through work experience and/or workplace training. However, there is no mutual recognition of the outcomes of the two systems. The model proposed here is designed to integrate the two systems leading to a vocational qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Show less

Corporate authors: Construction Training Australia ... [+] Show more

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Workforce development; Qualifications ... [+] Show more
More people, places and projects

Framing the Future is a major national staff development initiative, funded through the Australian National Trainin ... Show more
Framing the Future is a major national staff development initiative, funded through the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), with the primary objective of providing a structure for people in the vocational education and training sector to develop the skills and knowledge needed to implement the National Training Framework (NTF). This report presents eight examples of Framing the Future projects: Climbing mountains - or digging a tunnel through to the other side / Brisbane Institute of TAFE - Engineering Department, Information Technology Department; The languages of learning / Deaf Education Network (DEN); Springing into the future / Kangan Batman Institute of TAFE - Tourism and Hospitality; The satisfaction of a well cooked meal / Northern Territory University (NTU) - Tourism and Hospitality; Learning to walk (and run) with industry: change is mandatory, growth is optional / Regency Institute of TAFE - Child Care Services; Teaching it like it is / Southern Sydney Institute of TAFE - Tourism; The RATS are off and running / West Coast College of TAFE - QRD Consulting; Inner strength / Workplace Learning Initiatives. Show less

Authors: Knapsey, Kath

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

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Workforce development; Outcomes
Towards a skilled Australia: a national strategy for vocational education and training

This publication sets out the national strategy for vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. It is the ... Show more
This publication sets out the national strategy for vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. It is the intended direction agreed by the governments, and the sum of a number of specific strategies designed to deliver responsive, quality, accessible and efficient VET. The strategy is designed as a framework which will evolve and be periodically reviewed. Implementation will be through existing mechanisms, including State and Territory training profiles, national industry VET plans and performance agreements. The strategy emphasises greater responsiveness, enhanced quality, improved accessibility and increased efficiency. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1994

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government information

Series name: Skills and training plans (National)

Subjects: Quality; Outcomes; Policy ... [+] Show more