Comparison between responses to RTO survey and to 2002 survey, for selected questions
The set of tables provided in this section were produced for the RTO survey responses that were readily comparable. There were some differences in the current survey from the 2002 survey. Respondents to the 2002 survey (n=102) were mainly TAFEs (n=96), whereas in the 2015 survey TAFEs (n=20) represented less than 20% of total respondents (n=107). The majority of respondents to the 2015 survey were private providers (n=87). The current survey analysis divides respondents into three categories: TAFEs (n=20); for-profit private RTOs (n=55) and non-profit private RTOs (n=32). In the 2002 survey only six respondents were from non-TAFE RTOs, but these were unable to be separated out for the comparative analysis. Thus, comparison undertaken was between the 2002 responses (n= 102) and the 2015 TAFE responses (n=20). However, another limitation in the comparison is that the 2002 survey included multiple responses from some TAFE Institutes, with respondents being people identified as managing large partnerships within RTOs rather than representatives providing a whole of organisation response as was the case in the 2015 survey.
The Callan and Ashworth 2002 survey data in the tables below was published in Callan, V., & Ashworth, P. (2004). Working Together: Industry and VET Provider Training Partnerships. Adelaide: NCVER. 4 The exact wording for 2015 questions, not the 2002 questions, has been used throughout this section. Comparison tables 8, 9, 10 and 11 have been sorted in descending order based on TAFE institute responses.
1. How would you classify your organisation? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q3: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.74)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
TAFE
|
20
|
18.7
|
96
|
94.1
|
For Profit Private Provider
|
55
|
51.4
|
4
|
3.9
|
Non Profit Private Provider
|
32
|
29.9
|
Other
|
|
|
2
|
2.0
|
Total
|
107
|
100.0
|
102
|
100.0
|
2. What is your title? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q2: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.74)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
Chief Executive Officer/Director/ Managing Director
|
3
|
15.0
|
34
|
61.8
|
11
|
34.4
|
48
|
44.9
|
7
|
6.9
|
Other Senior Manager
|
8
|
40.0
|
9
|
16.4
|
16
|
50.0
|
33
|
30.8
|
21
|
20.6
|
Head of School/Department
|
3
|
15.0
|
0
|
0.0
|
0
|
0.0
|
3
|
2.8
|
18
|
7.6
|
Program Co-ordinator
|
0
|
0.0
|
3
|
5.5
|
0
|
0.0
|
3
|
2.8
|
14*
|
13.7
|
Business Development Manager/ Partnership Management Coordinator
|
4
|
20.0
|
1
|
1.8
|
0
|
0.0
|
5
|
4.7
|
21
|
20.6
|
2002 category - Dean/Executive Dean
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3
|
2.9
|
Other
|
2
|
10.0
|
8
|
14.5
|
5
|
15.6
|
15
|
14.0
|
18
|
17.6
|
Total
|
20
|
100.0
|
55
|
100.0
|
32
|
100.0
|
107
|
100.0
|
102
|
100.0
|
3. How would you classify the location of your organisation? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q4: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.74)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
Metropolitan-based
|
9
|
45.0
|
31
|
56.4
|
14
|
45.2
|
54
|
50.9
|
71
|
69.6
|
Regional
|
10
|
50.0
|
21
|
38.2
|
11
|
35.5
|
42
|
39.6
|
25
|
24.5
|
Other
|
1
|
5.0
|
3
|
5.5
|
6
|
19.4
|
10
|
9.4
|
6
|
5.9
|
Total
|
20
|
100.0
|
55
|
100.0
|
31
|
100.0
|
106
|
100.0
|
102
|
100.0
|
Note: Data collapsed to enable comparison between the two surveys.
4. What State/Territory is your organisation (head office) based in? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q5: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.75)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit Private
|
Non Profit Private
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
New South Wales
|
6
|
30.0
|
13
|
23.6
|
5
|
15.6
|
24
|
22.4
|
19
|
18.6
|
Victoria
|
6
|
30.0
|
13
|
23.6
|
8
|
25.0
|
27
|
25.2
|
25
|
24.5
|
Queensland
|
4
|
20.0
|
22
|
40.0
|
8
|
25.0
|
34
|
31.8
|
21
|
20.6
|
Western Australia
|
3
|
15.0
|
2
|
3.6
|
4
|
12.5
|
9
|
8.4
|
10
|
9.8
|
South Australia
|
1
|
5.0
|
3
|
5.5
|
3
|
9.4
|
7
|
6.5
|
11
|
10.8
|
Tasmania
|
0
|
0.0
|
1
|
1.8
|
2
|
6.3
|
3
|
2.8
|
9
|
8.8
|
Northern Territory
|
0
|
0.0
|
1
|
1.8
|
1
|
3.1
|
2
|
1.9
|
3
|
2.9
|
Australian Capital Territory
|
0
|
0.0
|
0
|
0.0
|
1
|
3.1
|
1
|
0.9
|
4
|
3.9
|
Total
|
20
|
100.0
|
55
|
100.0
|
32
|
100.0
|
107
|
100.0
|
102
|
100.0
|
5. What is your level of involvement in VET industry-provider partnerships? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q6: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.74)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit Private
|
Non Profit Private
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
N
|
%
|
I set up and continue to manage such partnerships
|
11
|
55.0
|
25
|
45.5
|
17
|
54.8
|
53
|
50.0
|
39
|
38.2
|
I set up these partnerships
|
1
|
5.0
|
9
|
16.4
|
3
|
9.7
|
13
|
12.3
|
14
|
13.7
|
I manage such partnerships
|
0
|
0.0
|
7
|
12.7
|
2
|
6.5
|
9
|
8.5
|
16
|
15.7
|
Those managing key partnerships report to me
|
7
|
35.0
|
4
|
7.3
|
6
|
19.4
|
17
|
16.0
|
24
|
23.5
|
Other
|
1
|
5.0
|
10
|
18.2
|
3
|
9.7
|
14
|
13.2
|
9
|
8.8
|
Total
|
20
|
100.0
|
55
|
100.0
|
31
|
100.0
|
106
|
100.0
|
102
|
100.0
|
6. In which of the following locations does your organisation have VET industry-provider partnerships? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q7: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.75)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
% of respon-dents
|
N
|
% of respon-dents
|
N
|
% of respon-dents
|
N
|
% of respon-dents
|
N
|
% of respon-dents
|
Your local region
|
19
|
95.0
|
39
|
70.9
|
27
|
84.4
|
85
|
79.4
|
86
|
84.3
|
Other parts of your State
|
16
|
80.0
|
25
|
45.5
|
12
|
37.5
|
53
|
49.5
|
63
|
61.8
|
In other Australian States
|
12
|
60.0
|
24
|
43.6
|
9
|
28.1
|
45
|
42.1
|
24
|
23.5
|
In overseas countries
|
4
|
20.0
|
2
|
3.6
|
1
|
3.1
|
7
|
6.6
|
25
|
24.5
|
Total
|
20
|
|
55
|
|
32
|
|
107
|
|
102
|
|
7. What percentage of your training partnerships with industry falls under each of the following categories? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q10: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.75)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
Mean
|
SD
|
N
|
Mean
|
SD
|
N
|
Mean
|
SD
|
N
|
Mean
|
SD
|
|
Mutual service partnerships where we pool resources with the industry partner to gain access to equipment or resources that aid training
|
18
|
11.9
|
9.6
|
45
|
16.8
|
25.6
|
29
|
14.5
|
20.8
|
92
|
15.1
|
21.7
|
31.0
|
Joint ventures where we pursue a training opportunity together by combining our capabilities and sharing the business risk
|
18
|
8.4
|
9.0
|
45
|
8.3
|
16.8
|
29
|
10.9
|
14.0
|
92
|
9.2
|
14.6
|
27.6
|
*We provide fee-for-service contracted services to client organisations
|
18
|
36.3
|
15.4
|
45
|
46.6
|
34.0
|
29
|
31.4
|
28.9
|
92
|
39.8
|
30.1
|
N/A
|
We cooperate with an industry partner to provide training that is wholly or largely government subsidised
|
18
|
37.5
|
18.3
|
45
|
21.8
|
30.2
|
29
|
35.8
|
29.9
|
91
|
29.2
|
28.8
|
30.9^
|
Other
|
18
|
5.8
|
9.9
|
45
|
6.4
|
23.0
|
29
|
8.6
|
23.6
|
92
|
7.0
|
21.1
|
15.2
|
Note: *Not included response in 2002 survey
^2002 category: Value chain partnership where we work together to change the training model to create enhanced training benefits for learners
8. What are the main drivers for your organisation’s involvement in industry/ employer partnerships? (RTO Survey 2015 – Q11: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.37)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N Agree
|
%
Agree
|
Mean
|
N Agree
|
% Agree
|
Mean
|
N Agree
|
% Agree
|
Mean
|
N Agree
|
% Agree
|
Mean
|
%
Agree
|
*To keep up-to-date with industry needs/requirements
|
18
|
100
|
5.17
|
39
|
86.7
|
4.93
|
25
|
86.2
|
4.97
|
82
|
89.1
|
5.0
|
N/A
|
*To maintain relevance/alignment with industry needs/requirements
|
18
|
100
|
5.44
|
41
|
91.1
|
5.16
|
25
|
86.2
|
5.00
|
84
|
91.3
|
5.2
|
N/A
|
To bring in additional revenue
|
18
|
100
|
5.22
|
35
|
77.7
|
4.53
|
19
|
65.5
|
3.90
|
72
|
78.3
|
4.5
|
88.2
|
To build extra capability within our staff
|
17
|
94.4
|
5.06
|
31
|
68.8
|
4.11
|
20
|
69.0
|
4.21
|
68
|
73.9
|
4.3
|
82.3
|
Industries/employers have requested that we assist them
|
17
|
94.4
|
4.94
|
35
|
77.7
|
4.47
|
24
|
82.8
|
4.66
|
76
|
82.6
|
4.6
|
45.9
|
To give staff stronger links with industry
|
16
|
88.9
|
5.00
|
34
|
75.5
|
4.40
|
22
|
75.9
|
4.31
|
72
|
78.3
|
4.5
|
82.3
|
To find future employers for our students
|
16
|
88.9
|
4.78
|
25
|
55.5
|
3.53
|
20
|
69.0
|
4.28
|
61
|
66.3
|
4.0
|
57.6
|
If we did not get involved in the partnering, another organisation would have taken the opportunity
|
15
|
83.3
|
4.83
|
20
|
45.4
|
3.34
|
15
|
51.7
|
3.62
|
50
|
54.9
|
3.7
|
67.1
|
To copy what other organisations are doing
|
2
|
11.1
|
2.17
|
7
|
15.9
|
2.02
|
3
|
10.7
|
1.96
|
12
|
13.3
|
2.0
|
34.1
|
Our motivations are not really clear
|
2
|
11.1
|
2.11
|
6
|
13.6
|
1.82
|
3
|
10.7
|
1.79
|
11
|
12.2
|
1.9
|
32.9
|
Note: *Not included responses in 2002 survey
9. Performance of the organisation in partnering with industry or with specific employers (perceived levels of satisfaction) (RTO Survey 2015 – Q17: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.54)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
%
Sat
|
Our ability to establish trust
|
18
|
100.0
|
4.67
|
42
|
93.3
|
5.33
|
23
|
95.8
|
5.17
|
83
|
95.4
|
5.2
|
87.6
|
Our willingness to customise training to meet industry needs
|
17
|
94.4
|
4.89
|
42
|
95.5
|
5.52
|
23
|
95.8
|
5.21
|
82
|
95.3
|
5.3
|
87.6
|
Our success in customising the training
|
17
|
94.4
|
4.44
|
42
|
95.5
|
5.36
|
23
|
95.8
|
4.96
|
82
|
95.3
|
5.1
|
86.3
|
The financial returns to us in the longer term
|
16
|
88.9
|
4.33
|
33
|
76.7
|
4.07
|
19
|
79.2
|
4.42
|
68
|
80.0
|
4.2
|
79.4
|
The commitment shown by our staff to make the partnerships a success
|
15
|
83.3
|
4.44
|
43
|
95.6
|
5.40
|
22
|
91.7
|
5.21
|
80
|
92.0
|
5.2
|
82.1
|
Our level of planning within the partnership
|
15
|
83.3
|
3.89
|
40
|
88.9
|
5.04
|
21
|
87.5
|
4.92
|
76
|
87.4
|
4.8
|
76.7
|
Our willingness to adopt a
long-term perspective in judging the success of the partnership
|
14
|
77.8
|
3.89
|
43
|
95.6
|
5.24
|
19
|
79.2
|
4.79
|
76
|
87.4
|
4.8
|
79.4
|
Our flexibility in providing different delivery modes for the training
|
14
|
77.8
|
4.28
|
37
|
84.1
|
4.91
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.91
|
70
|
82.4
|
4.8
|
75.3
|
The financial returns to us to date
|
13
|
72.2
|
4.00
|
29
|
65.9
|
3.93
|
18
|
75.0
|
4.17
|
60
|
69.8
|
4.0
|
67.1
|
The quality of our communication with the industry partner
|
13
|
72.2
|
4.00
|
42
|
93.3
|
5.13
|
23
|
95.8
|
4.96
|
78
|
89.7
|
4.9
|
89.0
|
Our willingness to make changes to the nature of the on-the-job training that we deliver
|
13
|
72.2
|
4.11
|
40
|
95.2
|
5.43
|
20
|
83.3
|
5.00
|
73
|
86.9
|
5.0
|
N/A
|
Our willingness to make changes to the nature of the off-the-job training
|
12
|
66.7
|
4.17
|
41
|
95.3
|
5.37
|
20
|
83.3
|
4.92
|
73
|
85.9
|
5.0
|
84.9
|
Our openness to experimentation
|
12
|
66.7
|
4.17
|
42
|
97.7
|
5.28
|
21
|
87.5
|
4.54
|
75
|
88.2
|
4.8
|
83.5
|
Our application of financial measures to determine the success of the partnering
|
12
|
66.7
|
4.00
|
35
|
79.5
|
4.43
|
20
|
83.3
|
4.54
|
67
|
77.9
|
4.4
|
64.3
|
Our application of non-financial measures to determine the success of the partnering
|
11
|
61.1
|
3.67
|
38
|
86.4
|
4.86
|
19
|
79.2
|
4.50
|
68
|
79.1
|
4.5
|
65.7
|
Our flexibility with staffing arrangements
|
8
|
44.4
|
3.22
|
44
|
97.8
|
5.33
|
20
|
83.3
|
4.75
|
72
|
82.8
|
4.7
|
75.3
|
The administrative arrangements we put in place to manage the day-to-day issues arising in such partnerships
|
6
|
33.3
|
3.17
|
39
|
86.7
|
5.00
|
20
|
83.3
|
4.71
|
65
|
74.7
|
4.5
|
72.6
|
10. Performance of the industry partners (levels of satisfaction by RTO). (RTO Survey 2015 – Q20: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.55)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
N
|
% Sat
|
Mean
|
%
Sat
|
Their ability to establish trust with us
|
17
|
94.4
|
5.38
|
43
|
97.7
|
5.38
|
23
|
95.8
|
5.08
|
83
|
96.5
|
5.2
|
73.2
|
Their willingness to customise the training
|
16
|
94.1
|
5.02
|
37
|
88.1
|
5.02
|
19
|
86.4
|
5.04
|
72
|
88.9
|
5.1
|
74.6
|
The financial returns to them to date
|
15
|
93.8
|
4.95
|
26
|
78.8
|
4.95
|
13
|
86.7
|
5.58
|
54
|
84.4
|
5.1
|
64.7
|
Their openness to experimentation with the training model
|
16
|
88.9
|
4.80
|
38
|
88.4
|
4.80
|
20
|
87.0
|
4.83
|
74
|
88.1
|
4.8
|
70.4
|
The commitment shown by their staff to make such partnerships a success
|
15
|
88.2
|
4.84
|
38
|
86.4
|
4.84
|
22
|
91.7
|
4.75
|
75
|
88.2
|
4.8
|
71.8
|
Their success in customising the training on the job
|
15
|
88.2
|
5.02
|
36
|
90.0
|
5.02
|
15
|
71.4
|
4.74
|
66
|
84.6
|
4.9
|
69.0
|
Their application of financial measures to determine the success of the partnering
|
15
|
88.2
|
4.67
|
24
|
70.6
|
4.67
|
17
|
89.5
|
5.00
|
56
|
80.0
|
4.7
|
59.1
|
The quality of their communication with us
|
14
|
87.5
|
4.84
|
38
|
86.4
|
4.84
|
23
|
95.8
|
4.96
|
75
|
89.3
|
4.9
|
66.2
|
Their application of non-financial measures to determine the success of the partnering
|
13
|
86.7
|
4.82
|
31
|
79.5
|
4.82
|
18
|
94.7
|
5.29
|
62
|
84.9
|
4.9
|
52.1
|
The financial returns to them in the longer term
|
15
|
88.2
|
5.05
|
25
|
80.6
|
5.05
|
12
|
85.7
|
5.78
|
52
|
83.9
|
5.2
|
74.6
|
Their willingness to adopt a
long-term perspective in judging the success of the partnership
|
15
|
88.2
|
4.93
|
34
|
87.2
|
4.93
|
19
|
95.0
|
5.21
|
68
|
89.5
|
5.0
|
69.0
|
The administrative arrangements they put place to manage the
day-to-day issues arising in such partnerships
|
14
|
82.4
|
4.67
|
27
|
73.0
|
4.67
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.71
|
60
|
77.9
|
4.7
|
57.7
|
Willingness to make changes to the nature of the on-the-job training that they deliver
|
13
|
81.3
|
5.07
|
32
|
88.9
|
5.07
|
18
|
85.7
|
5.08
|
63
|
86.3
|
5.0
|
63.3
|
Their flexibility in facilitating different delivery modes for the training
|
14
|
77.8
|
4.91
|
34
|
89.5
|
4.91
|
18
|
81.8
|
4.92
|
66
|
84.6
|
4.9
|
57.7
|
Their level of planning within the partnership
|
12
|
70.6
|
4.86
|
30
|
81.1
|
4.86
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.71
|
61
|
79.2
|
4.8
|
60.5
|
Their flexibility with staffing arrangements
|
12
|
70.6
|
4.73
|
33
|
80.5
|
4.73
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.58
|
64
|
79.0
|
4.6
|
56.3
|
11. Effectiveness of RTO staff who do partnering. (RTO Survey 2015 – Q25: Callan & Ashworth Survey 2002, p.53)
|
2015
|
2002
|
|
TAFE
|
For Profit
|
Non Profit
|
ALL RTOs
|
VET Providers
|
|
N Agree
|
%
Agree
|
Mean
|
N Agree
|
% Agree
|
Mean
|
N Agree
|
% Agree
|
Mean
|
N Agree
|
% Agree
|
Mean
|
%
Agree
|
Building personal relationships with the industry partner
|
18
|
100.0
|
5.06
|
43
|
95.6
|
5.33
|
23
|
100.0
|
5.17
|
84
|
97.7
|
84
|
95.7
|
Showing real interest in partners’ proposals and concerns
|
17
|
94.4
|
5.06
|
45
|
100.0
|
5.49
|
21
|
91.3
|
5.09
|
83
|
96.5
|
83
|
81.4
|
Employer liaison
|
17
|
94.4
|
4.56
|
44
|
97.8
|
5.13
|
20
|
87.0
|
4.83
|
81
|
94.2
|
81
|
80.0
|
Setting shared goals with the industry partner
|
16
|
88.9
|
4.39
|
42
|
93.3
|
4.91
|
20
|
87.0
|
4.78
|
78
|
90.7
|
78
|
85.7
|
Doing training needs analyses
|
16
|
88.9
|
4.56
|
43
|
97.7
|
5.05
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.61
|
78
|
91.8
|
78
|
80.0
|
Negotiation skills
|
15
|
83.3
|
4.33
|
38
|
84.4
|
4.80
|
21
|
91.3
|
4.61
|
74
|
86.0
|
74
|
71.4
|
Identifying and managing risk in the partnership
|
14
|
77.8
|
3.83
|
39
|
88.6
|
4.73
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.43
|
72
|
84.7
|
72
|
67.1
|
Winning the job
|
13
|
72.2
|
4.00
|
40
|
88.9
|
4.82
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.65
|
72
|
83.7
|
72
|
82.8
|
Providing information and regular feedback to the organisation about the performance of partnerships that they manage
|
13
|
72.2
|
3.94
|
40
|
90.9
|
4.95
|
19
|
82.6
|
4.61
|
72
|
84.7
|
72
|
75.7
|
Project management
|
12
|
66.7
|
3.78
|
35
|
79.5
|
4.48
|
18
|
78.3
|
4.39
|
65
|
76.5
|
65
|
70.0
|
Marketing what we can do
|
12
|
66.7
|
4.06
|
39
|
86.7
|
4.71
|
18
|
78.3
|
4.39
|
69
|
80.2
|
69
|
67.1
|
Legal and contractual arrangements
|
8
|
44.4
|
3.50
|
35
|
77.8
|
4.31
|
16
|
69.6
|
4.35
|
59
|
68.6
|
59
|
44.2
|
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