Current research

The aim of this project is to improve the take up, quality and relevance of VET in Schools programs… Show more

The aim of this project is to improve the take up, quality and relevance of VET in Schools programs (also referred to as VET for Secondary School Students (VfSSS) programs), by understanding the factors that are most successful in transitioning secondary school students from school to work and or further education and training. Show less

This project is examining national and international approaches to how ‘industry’ engages with vocat… Show more

This project is examining national and international approaches to how ‘industry’ engages with vocational education and training systems, with a particular focus on funding and governance arrangements. Show less

The overarching purpose of this project is to better understand the issues of quality assessment and… Show more

The overarching purpose of this project is to better understand the issues of quality assessment and how this can be improved through validation and/or moderation processes. Show less

The purpose of this project is to understand the role of micro-credentials in skilling Australians.… Show more

The purpose of this project is to understand the role of micro-credentials in skilling Australians. In particular, the project will inform other work that is being undertaken on micro-credentials by state government jurisdictions. Show less

This project investigates the outcomes of work-based learning for the students who engage in it, exp… Show more

This project investigates the outcomes of work-based learning for the students who engage in it, exploring prior research and examining recent data. Show less

Current concerns about declines in uptake and completions of apprenticeships are exercising governme… Show more

Current concerns about declines in uptake and completions of apprenticeships are exercising governments and industry and make it timely to look more closely at these issues.  This project is investigating the reasons for these declines and exploring the challenges, successes and benefits experienced by key players to help design policies and systems to help arrest such declines and encourage uptake and remain relevant in an economic environment. Show less

This project is investigating strategies being used to improve the quality of VET teaching in Austra… Show more

This project is investigating strategies being used to improve the quality of VET teaching in Australia. It is examining the type of factors and measures used to denote quality teaching in current teaching standards and capability frameworks used in VET and other sectors. The effectiveness of such standards and frameworks is also being considered. Show less

This project aims to characterise good practice in the provision of enabling and foundation skills c… Show more

This project aims to characterise good practice in the provision of enabling and foundation skills courses and how these practices contribute to building human and social capital in regional and rural areas. Show less

The purpose of this project is to explore how VET qualifications can be rationalised, so they are mo… Show more

The purpose of this project is to explore how VET qualifications can be rationalised, so they are more responsive to skill needs and working life. Show less

The overarching purpose of this project is to better understand the issues of qualification mismatch… Show more

The overarching purpose of this project is to better understand the issues of qualification mismatch, skills underutilisation and the potential role of VET and public policy. Show less