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The author’s research looks at organisational knowledge, both tacit and explicit, and the types of knowledge that lecturers need to be more effective in their roles. The research also examines knowledge transfer in the author’s organisation and how such knowledge can be used to inform and support vocational education and training (VET) lecturers. Focus groups were conducted with 93 lecturers, of whom 83 also participated in a survey questionnaire. The research found that lecturers had difficulty finding relevant organisation knowledge and often went to other colleagues for information. In relation to the types of knowledge they require, lecturers are interested in accessing examples of good practice. Lecturers want the opportunity for clear information about, and discussions around, work practices. For new lecturers, knowing where to find information and having greater guidance and better induction processes are also important.

As part of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) Building Researcher Capacity Scheme, a community of practice scholarship program has been created to encourage a culture of research in vocational education and training (VET) organisations. With the guidance of an experienced mentor, VET practitioners without any formal research experience undertake their own work-based research project. The scholarship also provides participants with an opportunity to have their research peer-reviewed and released by NCVER in VOCEDplus. Show less