1. The Web and Using the VTAC Analysis Tool
RMIT Open Program
The Web and Using the VTAC Analysis Tool
Presented by Planning and Research

2. VTAC Data Web Page

3. Why have Analysis Tools?
The VTAC Analysis Tool is one of a suite of tools developed by Policy and Planning over the last 5 years.
These tools were developed to cope with increased demand for multiple similar reports in a period where a lack of staff resources had resulted in:
Delays in delivery
Increase in frustration of clients
More pressure on staff providing reports
Lack of time for thorough checking
Other projects affected by time spent on reports

4. The Vision Automatic generation of reports
Created within seconds when required by clients
Only require ‘raw’ databases, not prepared reports
Clients to determine the specifications of analyses
Flexible delivery of information limited to clients actual needs
Reports available to larger audience (i.e. empower more staff
Present complex data in an easy to understand format

5. What is the VTAC Offer File?
Includes:-
Demographic details of students
Preference (up to 13) details of students
School codes
Subject results of students
Institutional offers and student acceptance details
Offered program details

6. Other Linked VTAC Datasets
Schools
School Code
School Name
School Postcode
State
VCE Study
VCE Study Code
VCE Study Name
Qualification Type
VET in School Indicator
Institution/Programs
VTAC Program Code
VTAC Program Name
Institution Name
Campus
Interstate Study Codes
Study Code
Study Name
State

7. VTAC Analysis
Developed by IRCU RMIT University August Version 2 created August 2004.
Uses a Pivot Table style approach to analysis.
Accessible via the web. i.e. Only an internet connection and browser required. No software has to be installed.
New version with much simpler interface and standardised reports will be available in late 2006.

8. What Information Is Available from the Analysis Tool
School last attended
Gender
Faculty
Program
Enrolment status
Education sector
Offer made
Preference of offered program
Fee-paying/HECS
ENTER group
Offer institution
First preference institution
VTAC category

9. Datasets Available 2002/2003/2004 VTAC Offer File datasets.
2005 dataset will be available in late July 2006 when made available by VTAC.
As part of the ongoing development of online tools time series reports will be available for these datasets.

10. VTAC Analysis Output
Output can be selected in either Excel format or HTML format.
Output is preformatted into easily viewed tables with all variables and headings clearly shown in an understandable way.
You can use the output directly, or ‘cut and paste’ into another application.

11. Opening Screen

12. Filtering Information

13. Selecting Filter Values

14. Column Variables

15. Selecting Column Values

16. Selecting Row Variable

17. Excel Output

18. Web (HTML) Output

19. Other Online Tools Course Experience Questionnaire
Student Outcomes Survey
Competitive Analysis

20. CEQ Analysis (1) CEQ Scales Overall Satisfaction Item Good Teaching
Generic Skills
Appropriate Workload
Appropriate Assessment
Clear Goals and Standards
Work Relevance (2002 –2004)
Overall Satisfaction Item

21. CEQ Analysis (2)
Comparisons by Field of Education (FOE) and Narrow FOE
Australian Average
State Average
ATN Institutions
Group of Eight Institutions
Innovation and Research Universities
Other Victorian Institutions

22. SOS Analysis Good Teaching Scale Generic Skills Scale Assessment Scale
Overall Satisfaction Item

23. Competitive Analysis
Analysis of EFTSU of programs offered by other institutions which are in competition with current programs or may be in competition with proposed programs.
Search by Field/s of Education or Keywords
Select Program Level (e.g. Bachelors Pass)
Select Institutions
All
State
One or More Individual Institutions

24. Tools Under Development
Graduate Destination Survey Results
Graduate Employment
Graduate Further Study
Student Progress
By Portfolio
By School and Program
Key Program Information
Still Under Discussion

25. Web Links VTAC Analysis Student Outcomes (CEQ and SOS)
Student Outcomes (CEQ and SOS)
Competitive Analysis

26. Contact Neil Wentworth Systems Coordinator, Planning and Research,
Policy and Planning
RMIT University
Phone :