The most recent data on apprentice and trainee training activity released by NCVER shows that commencements for the December quarter 2020 increased by 141.5% compared with the December quarter 2019.
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A discussion paper exploring the theme ‘Past informing the future’ has been released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), in preparation for the 30th National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’.
Equity has long been a concern to the VET community and to policy makers. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has a new resource highlighting how different equity groups fare in their VET journey.
New analysis of the stock and distribution of qualifications in Australia reveals that, out of an estimated population of 16.1 million working-age Australians, 10.2 million people reported holding 15.4 million qualifications.
The National Student Outcomes Survey for 2021 begins this week, with close to one million students being contacted about their satisfaction with training, employment, and further study outcomes.
New analysis of short-course training in VET reveals for the first time the size, extent, and characteristics of this form of training.
Analysis of vocational qualification development processes in other countries shows no international process is more efficient or effective than Australia’s, but there are elements that could be adapted to improve Australia’s approach.
New data shows the COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on the employment outcomes for students who had completed a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification in 2019.
Vocational pathways in school, work-based training and career guidance are critical to youth employability, especially for disadvantaged young people. By examining responses to past economic downturns and recessions, this research highlights what the VET sector can contribute to protect youth from long-term unemployment and under-employment during and following the COVID-19 pandemic.
New data shows the COVID-19 pandemic affected the outcomes of international students who completed a nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia more than their domestic counterparts.
Social partnerships between governments, employers, unions, and training providers are key to effective vocational education and training (VET) governance and improved outcomes for learners. This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on industry's role in VET over the last decade.
The most recent data on apprentice and trainee training activity is now available for the September quarter 2020. Fluctuations shown are as compared with the September quarter 2019.
The ninth Survey of Employers' Use and Views of the VET System aims to collect the views of up to 9000 employers between now and June this year on how they train their staff, and how effective this training is at meeting their skill needs.
This year, close to one million students who finished nationally recognised training in Australia in 2019 were asked about their satisfaction with training, employment, and further study outcomes, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected them.