Contents Tables and figures 6 Executive summary 7 Introduction 12 Improving participation and success in VET 12 Previous work 14 Methodology 18 Regional analysis of VET participation and completion 21 VET participation 21 VET completion 24 Identifying high-performing regions for case studies 26 Effective practices underpinning success for disadvantaged learners 29 National survey of providers 29 Survey responses 29 Experience with disadvantaged learners 30 Identifying disadvantaged learners and needs 30 Fostering participation through outreach 31 Supporting retention and completion 32 Improving outcomes through pathway strategies 34 Refining the model of effective practice 35 Curriculum design in good practice interventions 38 Case studies of effective practice in generating learner success 39 Common challenges, shared understanding 39 Effective practice: TAFE perspective 40 Effective practice: community and private provider perspective 45 Conclusion 49 Effective practice for supporting disadvantaged learners in VET 49 Towards holistic thinking on VET participation and completion 51 References 53 Appendix A Estimating regional rates 55 — Appendix B Regional case studies 57 — Case studies one and two: a tale of two cities Bendigo and Shepparton — Case study three: Albany and the South West’ 59 ‘Great Case study four: Huon Bruny Island, Southern Tasmania 60 — Case study five: Yorke Peninsula 62 Cast study six: Rocklea Acacia Ridge 63 — Case study seven: Lithgow Mudgee 64 –
Contents Tables and figures 6 Executive summary 7 Introduction 12 Improving participation and success in VET 12 Previous work 14 Methodology 18 Regional analysis of VET participation and completion 21 VET participation 21 VET completion 24 Identifying high-performing regions for case studies 26 Effective practices underpinning success for disadvantaged learners 29 National survey of providers 29 Survey responses 29 Experience with disadvantaged learners 30 Identifying disadvantaged learners and needs 30 Fostering participation through outreach 31 Supporting retention and completion 32 Improving outcomes through pathway strategies 34 Refining the model of effective practice 35 Curriculum design in good practice interventions 38 Case studies of effective practice in generating learner success 39 Common challenges, shared understanding 39 Effective practice: TAFE perspective 40 Effective practice: community and private provider perspective 45 Conclusion 49 Effective practice for supporting disadvantaged learners in VET 49 Towards holistic thinking on VET participation and completion 51 References 53 Appendix A — Estimating regional rates 55 Appendix B — Regional case studies 57 Case studies one and two: a tale of two cities — Bendigo and Shepparton Case study three: Albany and the ‘Great South West’ 59 Case study four: Huon — Bruny Island, Southern Tasmania 60 Case study five: Yorke Peninsula 62 Cast study six: Rocklea — Acacia Ridge 63 Case study seven: Lithgow – Mudgee 64
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