Current research

This exploratory project will test the feasibility of reporting VET data more comprehensively than i… Show more

This exploratory project will test the feasibility of reporting VET data more comprehensively than is currently possible by using a segmented database. It aims to use the 2019 VET collection to profile students by their demographic and enrolment information against their behavioural patterns (e.g. intended occupation, type of training, choice of providers). 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

This research will identify and examine existing arrangements of integrated VET and HE qualification… Show more

This research will identify and examine existing arrangements of integrated VET and HE qualifications as well as flexible entry/exit points in VET and HE to determine if and how these could be implemented more broadly to enable movement between the sectors. Show less

Australian and international models of employment-based training (excluding apprenticeships and trai… Show more

Australian and international models of employment-based training (excluding apprenticeships and traineeships) will be reviewed in this research. The review will examine the benefits and disadvantages of each approach and highlight potential applications to the Australian VET system. 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

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

The purpose of this project is to understand examine issues around estimating the stock of qualifica… Show more

The purpose of this project is to understand examine issues around estimating the stock of qualifications and skills (with a focus on VET) currently in the Australian labour market. Show less

This project will examine the extent to which RTOs shifted to online delivery during the COVID-19 pa… Show more

This project will examine the extent to which RTOs shifted to online delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also explore if the COVID-19 experience has changed the future online delivery intentions of RTOs. Show less

This project will explore the characteristics of, and outcomes for, learners undertaking language, l… Show more

This project will explore the characteristics of, and outcomes for, learners undertaking language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills (LLND) and employability skills programs. It will also investigate the factors that help explain the likelihood of completing such a program. Show less

Innovation as a response to a sudden widespread change such as a pandemic may require new or flexibl… Show more

Innovation as a response to a sudden widespread change such as a pandemic may require new or flexible skills in the short term. This project will investigate how businesses have managed and how the VET sector can assist. Show less

The purpose of this research is to highlight what the VET sector can contribute to protect youth fro… Show more

The purpose of this research is to highlight what the VET sector can contribute to protect youth from long-term unemployment and under-employment during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Show less

This research aims to better understand what makes for high quality training delivery in VET and how… Show more

This research aims to better understand what makes for high quality training delivery in VET and how it can be measured. Show less

This project aims to explore the approaches used by RTOs to attract industry experts to become and r… Show more

This project aims to explore the approaches used by RTOs to attract industry experts to become and remain VET practitioners delivering high quality training and assessment. Show less

The aim of this project is to examine the barriers in the current VET environment that influence emp… Show more

The aim of this project is to examine the barriers in the current VET environment that influence employers' reasons and motivations for choosing other training options over nationally recognised training. 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

The aim of this study is to better understand the nature of engagement in VET by young people as the… Show more

The aim of this study is to better understand the nature of engagement in VET by young people as they navigate their way beyond school. 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