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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
ANTA key research centre: final report, December 1997

This final report for 1997 looks at the activities of the Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training (RC ... Show more
This final report for 1997 looks at the activities of the Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training (RCVET) including research projects and related activities. It reports on the Centre against performance standards and provides a financial summary. Show less

Corporate authors: University of Technology, Sydney. Research Centre for Vocational Education and Training (RCVET) ... [+] Show more

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Research; Evaluation
Six degrees of innovation: a practical guide for building an innovative organisation

The Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) has been funding research that examines design and innovation sin ... Show more
The Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) has been funding research that examines design and innovation since 1997. As the research evolved, the findings demonstrated that identifiable skills for innovation are accessible to most of us under the right conditions and can be utilised by all workers in an organisation. This publication provides a comprehensive practical example of how an organisation can use the innovation skills and embed them into processes, products and services. Kangan Batman TAFE Automotive Division volunteered to act as the case study for this publication. The skills identified from the research have been tested with several organisations and are described within the text.
The 'Innovation: ideas that work' series is indexed from TD/ANTA 72.22 to TD/ANTA 72.32. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Guide

Series name: Innovation: ideas that work

Subjects: Innovation; Skills and knowledge; Management ... [+] 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
Caravan Industry Training Package THC99 equity evaluation, Stage 1: stage one report, 15 March 2002

The purpose of this equity evaluation is to assess how well the Caravan Industry Training Package meets the needs o ... Show more
The purpose of this equity evaluation is to assess how well the Caravan Industry Training Package meets the needs of equity groups, particularly Indigenous people and people with a disability. It aims to make recommendations that will improve the accessibility of the training package. Show less

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

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Equity; Vocational education and training; Disability ... [+] 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
Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) agreement for 2001-2004

This document is the amended Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) agreement for 2001 to 2004 between the C ... Show more
This document is the amended Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) agreement for 2001 to 2004 between the Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers responsible for vocational education and training (VET). At the heart of the agreement is a commitment by the States, Territories and the Commonwealth, in partnership with industry, to work together to increase the participation of Australians in an integrated national VET system that allows for local diversity. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government information

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Industry; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Australian National Training Authority annual report on operations 1999-2000

This report focuses on the internal operations of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), which are stru ... Show more
This report focuses on the internal operations of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), which are structured around the annual ANTA work plan and priorities. It identifies areas of achievement and aspects which may be in need of improvement. It includes information on ANTA stakeholders, corporate governance, organisational structure and major activities, as well as financial statements.
The 'Annual national report of the Australian vocational education and training system 1999' is available in VOCEDplus at TD/TNC 84.512. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 2000

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government information

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

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Performance
Readiness of VET clients for flexible delivery including on-line learning

This research project provides evidence that over 70 per cent of Australian vocational education and training (VET) ... Show more
This research project provides evidence that over 70 per cent of Australian vocational education and training (VET) learners lack the dispositional and skill readiness for flexible delivery, including online delivery. The study found that individual VET clients preferred traditional methods of course delivery that are college-based and teacher-directed; possessed low skill levels in computer and Internet-related tasks; and possessed low dispositional readiness for flexible delivery, including online learning. Two assumptions re flexible delivery are challenged: firstly, that flexible delivery is primarily a tool for greater cost efficiency; and, secondly, that flexible delivery and technology are synonymous. This paper also focuses on levels of learner readiness in VET. To be a successful learner requires the learner to possess certain dispositions towards learning, together with a wide range of skills for self-directed learning to take place. Show less

Authors: Warner, David; Choy, Sarojni

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1998

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Students; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Report of the Industry Reference Group on the implementation of the Modern Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeship System

In May 1996, the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Ministerial Council agreed to a set of objectives an ... Show more
In May 1996, the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Ministerial Council agreed to a set of objectives and principles to underpin the development of the Modern Australian Apprenticeship and Traineeship System (MAATS). Following that meeting, the Industry Reference Group was established, chaired by Stella Axarlis, to provide Ministers with information on the further development of these objectives and principles. This report contains reforms crucial to the development and implementation of MAATS. Show less

Corporate authors: Australian National Training Authority (ANTA)

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Apprenticeship; Traineeship