Forthcoming NCVER webinars
Are you ready to report AVETMISS data?
NCVER is hosting free one-hour webinars to help registered training providers prepare for reporting AVETMISS data. Each webinar will provide a short summary about what AVETMISS is and how to report AVETMISS data from start to finish using the AVETMISS Validation Software (AVS), with time to ask questions.
The webinars will be hosted on :
- Thursday 18 September
- Monday 29 September
- Thursday 16 October
- Monday 27 October
For further information and to register for a webinar
Identifying actual VET qualification completion rates and unlocking their potential
Qualification completion rates are an important measure of the effectiveness of the VET system. In this webinar, Daniel Doncaster and Adrian Seabrook from the Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment will discuss the development of a Longitudinal VET Activity Dataset that allows for the tracking of individual students from commencement through to qualification completion. The database stores all publicly funded VET data collected in Queensland since 1996, enabling the department to accurately calculate actual qualification completion rates. The presentation will highlight the potential of the longitudinal dataset in identifying factors that contribute to non-completion and cover some initial findings on completion rates.
With the introduction of a national Unique Student Identifier on the horizon, it is hoped the Queensland experience will provide an insight to what may be possible at a national level in the future.
Latest research releases
Insight #52 out now
If you’re looking for a more in depth overview of NCVER’s recent releases, Insight is for you. Insight is published three times a year and features key findings from research projects, the latest statistical publications, and information about emerging trends in vocational education and training. Articles in this edition include:
- Students’ engagement with their school is set by the time they reach the age of 15
- Will my qualification land me a job in that area?
- How effective are training reforms? A look at Victoria
- NCVER supporting total VET activity reporting
Click here to read the latest edition.
Does financial stress impact on young people in tertiary study?
Around a quarter of young people in the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) report moderate to high levels of financial stress, but does this influence their decision to continue with tertiary study? A small sample of young people from LSAY shows there isn’t a strong link between students’ financial position and their study outcomes, and those who had considered withdrawing from study pointed to reasons other than financial stress.
Latest statistical releases
Estimated national completion rates released
The higher the level of VET qualification, the higher the likelihood of completion. That’s the trend emerging from the latest estimated national completion rates for qualifications commenced from 2009-12. Students doing a diploma and above, or certificate IV qualification showed the highest estimated completions at 44.3%, followed by 40% likely to complete a certificate III.
VOCEDplus updates
Want to learn more about VOCEDplus, NCVER's tertiary education research database? Our staff are available to conduct demonstrations or hands-on training for groups or individuals in your workplace. We will tailor the sessions to suit your needs and also provide support materials. Refer to the Client Service Charter for terms and conditions. Contact us via Ask a Librarian to discuss your training requirements.