NCVER News 18 September 2012
NCVER Research Forum: Does completing matter? Understanding and measuring completions in VET, 21 November, Melbourne
NCVER is hosting a national one-day research forum to discuss the issue of completing a vocational education and training (VET) qualification, looking at what we know about completions and the pay-off to completion. We will examine how completions are measured, ways to improve completion rates and the extent to which completion matters.
For further information and to register, please visit NCVER Research Forum
Geographical dimensions of social inclusion and VET in Australia: an overview
Chandra Shah, Susan Webb, Aaron Nicholas, Denise Beale, Anita Devos, Miriam Faine
This paper provides a conceptual basis for a three-year (2011-13) research program which is exploring the geographic dimension of the capacity of individuals and groups to make transitions. The three projects are: the influence of job conditions on geographic labour mobility; migrant women in regional Australia; and neighbourhood factors in the decision to participate in post-school education and training and the labour market.
Good practice guide for measuring and maximising research impact in social science research settings
John Stanwick, Jo Hargreaves
This good practice guide firstly provides indicators of how to best assess impact across four domains – producing knowledge, building the capacity of researchers and end users, influencing policy, and influencing practice. The guide secondly discusses ways to maximise the impact of research such as approaches to dissemination, using contacts and networks (including end users), knowledge translation, and developing programs of research.
Australian vocational education and training statistics: apprentices and trainees 2012 – early trend estimates, June quarter
This publication presents early estimates of apprentice and trainee commencements on a seasonally adjusted basis for the June 2012 quarter.
Australian vocational education and training statistics: apprentices and trainees 2012 – March quarter
This publication presents detailed estimates of apprentice and trainee activity in Australia for the March quarter 2012.
An investigation of wellbeing questions in the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth
John Stanwick, Shu-Hui Liu
This report investigates the coverage of wellbeing questions in the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY). The analysis finds that LSAY data provides three robust factors, which can be termed social wellbeing, material wellbeing and career. The three factors do not cover all the dimensions of wellbeing discussed in the literature, particularly the psychological aspects. Suggestions are made for enhancing the current list of wellbeing questions in LSAY.