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Provides a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in… Show more

Provides a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in Australia. It contains information on students, programs, subjects, and training providers. Show less

This report outlines the research, products, services, key activities we delivered for the last… Show more

This report outlines the research, products, services, key activities we delivered for the last financial year. Show less

Previous NCVER annual reports are available here. They document important company information,… Show more

Previous NCVER annual reports are available here. They document important company information, activities and achievements across financial years. Show less

This report presents completion rates for nationally recognised VET qualifications, at the… Show more

This report presents completion rates for nationally recognised VET qualifications, at the certificate I level or higher, delivered by Australian registered training organisations (RTOs). Show less

This publication provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity, with choices for… Show more

This publication provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity, with choices for the user to select states/territories and contract statuses by quarterly and 12 months ending series. Show less

Provides a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in… Show more

Provides a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in Australia. It contains information on students, programs, subjects, and training providers. Show less

This publication presents completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees four years… Show more

This publication presents completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees four years after commencement for contracts and individuals. Show less

Provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and… Show more

Provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered in 2023 by Australian registered training providers (RTOs). Show less

This study uses National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) data linked with… Show more

This study uses National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) data linked with records from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) to better understand the association between students’ early academic performance at school and their schooling outcomes measured by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Show less

This publication presents information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by… Show more

This publication presents information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2023. Show less

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2023 report shows that student enrolments in… Show more

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2023 report shows that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) have increased in the 12 months to December 2023. Show less

The No Frills 2024 discussion paper explores this year’s conference theme: VET partnerships… Show more

The No Frills 2024 discussion paper explores this year’s conference theme: VET partnerships powering a dynamic workforce. It focuses on Australia’s workforce demands and the importance of equipping the workforce with necessary skills through targeted education, training and partnerships. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2023 — December quarter… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2023 — December quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory. Show less

This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified… Show more

This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified instances where program non-completions can be considered as successful student outcomes, possibly reflecting diverse student intentions. Show less

This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in… Show more

This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in ‘The student journey in VET: the many faces of completion and non-completion’. Show less

This publication provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed a… Show more

This publication provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed a nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia during 2022 using data collected in mid-2023. Show less

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains … Show more

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains to electric vehicles (EV) using NCVER and external information. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2023 — September quarter… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2023 — September quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory. Show less

This report shows a high proportion of trade and non-trade apprentice and trainee completers… Show more

This report shows a high proportion of trade and non-trade apprentice and trainee completers secured post-training employment. Show less

Research messages is a summary of research produced by NCVER each year. This year’s compilation… Show more

Research messages is a summary of research produced by NCVER each year. This year’s compilation includes a range of research activities undertaken during 2023, comprising of research reports, summaries, occasional papers, presentations, webinars, consultancies, submissions, the 32nd ‘No Frills’ national research conference, and various additions to VOCEDplus knowledge resources. Show less