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Articulation and embedding: using the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training to explore the relationship between the higher education and VET sectors

This paper explores some aspects of moves to a closer relationship between higher education and vocational educatio... Show more
This paper explores some aspects of moves to a closer relationship between higher education and vocational education and training (VET) courses. Such relationships may involve credit transfer, formal articulation or embedding of VET qualifications within university qualifications. A general discussion of the issues is followed by the results of a small-scale research study. Data were gathered from a number of students who have undertaken or are currently undertaking the Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training embedded within higher education courses at Charles Sturt University. Their views illuminate the advantages of embedding from a learner's viewpoint but some issues remain unresolved.
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Volumes of papers are indexed at TD/TNC 90.162 and TD/TNC 90.163. Selected individual papers are indexed from TD/TNC 90.164 to TD/TNC 90.211. Show less

Authors: Bush, Tony; Smith, Erica

Conference name: International Conference on Post-Compulsory Education and Training

Date: 2004

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Providers of education and training; Higher education; Research ... [+] Show more
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Recognising the skill in jobs traditionally considered unskilled

This national research project investigated unidentified and undervalued skill in people's jobs through research in... Show more
This national research project investigated unidentified and undervalued skill in people's jobs through research in nine occupations in service and manufacturing industries. It aimed to provide evidence that could be used to improve government policy, qualification-based training for work, and companies' management practices that relate to skill, skill levels and the perception of skill. Specifically, it aimed to suggest improvements in the development of vocational education and training (VET) qualifications (through training packages) and in companies' use of skills. The aim was to improve the current inaccurate perceptions of skill in Australian jobs, through close study of nine occupations, providing individuals with better life chances and improved self-efficacy in the labour market.
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Authors: Smith, Erica; Smith, Andrew; Hampson, Ian; Junor, Anne

Date: 2015

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: RAVE: Researching Adult and Vocational Education

Subjects: Skills and knowledge; Industry; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Afterword: a fresh look at workplace learning for VET teachers

The expertise and professionalism of teachers is vital in vocational education and training (VET), as it is in any ... Show more
The expertise and professionalism of teachers is vital in vocational education and training (VET), as it is in any other education sector. As 'dual professionals', VET teachers need to keep abreast of their industry or discipline area as well as maintaining and improving their pedagogical skills and knowledge. VET workplaces (colleges and vocational schools) are important sites of learning for these matters. This paper draws together and analyses the findings from the other papers in this special issue, finding that VET workplaces contribute to teachers' learning both as a part of pedagogical qualifications (in 'teaching practice' components) and as part of continuing professional learning. The paper draws on a previous theoretical model and the findings in the papers to propose a number of categories of workplace learning: learning that is taught, sought, wrought, caught, brought, and thought. These could be applied to any occupation. Finally, the contribution of teachers' personal attributes to the extent and nature of their site-based learning is examined, using the data in the papers to develop further a previous model of VET teacher professionalism.
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Authors: Smith, Erica

Date: 2020

Resource type: Article

Series name: Special issue: Site based learning of VET teachers

Journal title: International journal of training research

Subjects: Providers of education and training; Workforce development; Skills and knowledge
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Non-TAFE providers in the training market

In 1995 Charles Sturt University's Group for Research in Employment and Training surveyed non-TAFE providers of VET... Show more
In 1995 Charles Sturt University's Group for Research in Employment and Training surveyed non-TAFE providers of VET (vocational education and training). The survey offers a broad picture of the non-TAFE sector of VET. This article discusses information about the providers surveyed; the courses they offer; non-TAFE providers; and how the survey informs current areas of debate about non-TAFE providers of VET. Show less

Authors: Smith, Erica

Date: 1996

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Australian TAFE teacher

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Industry; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more
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Teachers working in partnership with industry

This chapter examines the relationship of [vocational education and training] VET teachers with industry. It explai... Show more
This chapter examines the relationship of [vocational education and training] VET teachers with industry. It explains that engagement with industry can, and should, take place at a number of levels, from everyday interactions through delivering training and assessment in workplaces, to national level through Industry Skills Councils and other activities. The chapter explains how good relationships with employers can be developed and maintained, and encourages readers to identify the extent of their own practice in this domain of their work.
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Authors: Smith, Erica

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Book chapter

Subjects: Providers of education and training; Industry; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more
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How can the expansion of the apprenticeship system in India create conditions for greater equity and social justice?

This paper reports on aspects of a recent project carried out for the International Labour Organization (ILO) and t... Show more
This paper reports on aspects of a recent project carried out for the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Bank, which was designed to feed into the process of updating and expanding India's apprenticeship system. The apprenticeship system in India is extremely small for the country's population, even taking into account the high proportion of jobs that are in the informal economy, and is subject to very rigid regulation. Expansion of the system has been seen as vital in order to improve the supply of skills to the rapidly expanding economy, and also to address issues of disparity in labour market participation and equity for certain groups in Indian society. The paper firstly explains how findings about apprenticeship systems from 10 other countries, together with analysis of the Indian situation, were used to present options for consideration by the Indian government. It then analyses these options for their social justice and equity implications.
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Authors: Smith, Erica; Brennan Kemmis, Roslin; Comyn, Paul

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: India; Asia

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Australian journal of adult learning

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Participation; Equity ... [+] Show more
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Interview with Tom Karmel, Erica Smith and Damian Oliver on 'Insights from research into apprenticeships'

In this 30 minute podcast, Steve Davis talks with Tom Karmel, Erica Smith and Damian Oliver on insights from resear... Show more
In this 30 minute podcast, Steve Davis talks with Tom Karmel, Erica Smith and Damian Oliver on insights from research into apprenticeships. Interested in the story behind the numbers, Tom discusses the findings from his work on individual completion rates that show occupation and employers' size matters, with the implication being that the relationship between employer and apprentice is critical. Erica talks about the all too often unspoken expectations of apprentices and employers: the psychological contract. She finds that writing down these expectations at the start of an apprenticeship does help all parties. Damian examines whether pre-apprenticeship programs deliver on their promise of improved retention rates and finds their impact varies by occupation and prior education level. Implications for policy-makers and training providers are drawn out throughout the podcast. Show less

Authors: Karmel, Tom; Smith, Erica; Oliver, Damian; Davis, Steve

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Webinar or podcast

Subjects: Research; Apprenticeship; Statistics ... [+] Show more
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The importance of the psychological contract for effective learning in apprenticeships

This paper looks at apprenticeship learning and training from a new standpoint - the psychological contract. The no... Show more
This paper looks at apprenticeship learning and training from a new standpoint - the psychological contract. The notion of the psychological contract is commonly used in the human resource management field to understand the nature of employment relationships. It has not previously been applied to apprenticeships in any systematic manner. This paper reports on a research project that applied a pre-existing instrument to apprentices and employers and also included qualitative case studies in nine companies.
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Authors: Smith, Erica; Walker, Arlene; Brennan Kemmis, Roslin

Conference name: International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship International Conference

Date: 2011

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania

Resource type: Book chapter

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Management; Employment ... [+] Show more
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Experiencing pre-apprenticeships: participants’ views of a program with dual purposes

Pre-apprenticeships, preparatory training off the job for entry into apprenticeships, have been in existence for se... Show more
Pre-apprenticeships, preparatory training off the job for entry into apprenticeships, have been in existence for several decades. Depending on the prevailing economic conditions, they have been asked to serve two major purposes: as labour market programs to discipline young unemployed people into the regime of study and work, and as one means of solving skill shortage problems in particular industries or the traditional trades in general. Research has previously focused mainly on their roles in succeeding in these purposes. There has, however, been little empirical research into the experiences of the participants themselves. This paper reports on part of a national project on pre-apprenticeships carried out during 2005-6. As part of this project, students in a number of courses in two States were surveyed about their experiences in their courses, and two longitudinal case studies were carried out, in different industry areas. The research revealed important differences among locations and among industry areas.
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Available papers from the 10th Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association (AVETRA) Conference are indexed from TD/TNC 89.401 to TD/TNC 89.447. Show less

Authors: Smith, Erica

Conference name: Australian Vocational Education and Training Research Association Conference

Date: 2007

Geographic subjects: Oceania; Australia

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Apprenticeship; Research ... [+] Show more
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The changing role of staff development for teachers and trainers in vocational education and training

This study explored the changing role of staff development for vocational education and training (VET) teachers and... Show more
This study explored the changing role of staff development for vocational education and training (VET) teachers and trainers in Australian public and private registered training organisations (RTOs). Substantial reforms in the VET sector over the past decade have had considerable impact on the work of teachers and trainers. In this context of rapid change, the nature, direction, delivery, access and funding responsibility of staff development are undergoing transformation. The purpose of the research, therefore, was to examine current staff development provisions, research a range of issues relating to the staff development of VET teachers and trainers and make recommendations in the light of the new education and training environment. Show less

Authors: Harris, Roger; Simons, Michele; Hill, Doug; Smith, Erica ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Workforce development; Governance ... [+] Show more

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