RTOs: are you considering offering degrees as well as VET?
Public and private training providers share their experiences and the lessons they learnt in offering higher education qualifications as well as continuing to deliver VET in this new research. It finds that providers generally offer degrees in niche markets, those in which they have existing strengths and which will set them apart from other providers. Check out the case studies and the Good practice guide too.
How to fix AVETMISS data errors: new factsheet
NCVER has developed the new factsheet Fixing Validation Errors. Using a common error that is triggered in the AVETMISS Validation Software (AVS) as an example, the factsheet outlines the steps for identifying and fixing which can be applied to all other error codes.
This year, NCVER handled over 9000 queries from RTOs reporting their 2014 AVETMISS data, most of which were related to AVETMISS validation errors. We encourage you to beat the rush and validate data throughout the year; this could save you a good deal of time by not having to work through numerous errors during the peak period in January and February. And, if you do need help, NCVER's Client Support team are available Monday to Friday 8:45am to 5:00pm AEST on +61 8 8230 8400 or please fill out our contact form.
What’s new in VOCEDplus?
VOCEDplus, NCVER’s international research database for tertiary education, contains over 67 000 items, most are available free online or through our Document delivery service. The following are some recent additions to the database:
• Focus on vocational education and training (VET) programmes
• Global perspectives on recognising non-formal and informal learning: why recognition matters
• The economic benefits of career guidance
• Updating the Adult and Literacy Life Skills survey: estimating change in skills distribution since 2006
• Youth, belonging and transitions: identifying opportunities and barriers for Indigenous young people in remote communities
To keep up with what’s new in VOCEDplus, visit the New Titles page, subscribe to the New Titles RSS feed, or follow @VOCEDplusTitles on Twitter.
Save the date!
Next year ‘No Frills’ turns 25 and NCVER is delighted to co-host the 25th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference ‘No Frills’ with CQUniversity. The conference will be held from Wednesday 6 July to Friday 8 July 2016 at CQUniversity’s Rockhampton campus.
Don’t’ forget to mark the date in your diary! Stay tuned for further updates and continue to follow us on Twitter @NCVER and #ncvernofrills