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This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including … Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars. Show less

Apprentices and trainees 2019 — September quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and… Show more

Apprentices and trainees 2019 — 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 project represents the second phase of a study investigating the extent to which the… Show more

This project represents the second phase of a study investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade apprenticeships still has merit. Field consultation confirms strong support for continuing the traditional combination of on-and-off-the-job training under a training contract. Show less

Part one of a three-part suite investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade… Show more

Part one of a three-part suite investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade apprenticeships still has merit, or if it requires adjustments to make it more relevant to current needs. Show less

This publication provides a summary of data relating to estimated students, programs, subjects and… Show more

This publication provides a summary of data relating to estimated students, programs, subjects and training providers in Australia’s government-funded vocational education and training (VET) system. Show less

This report provides a summary of outcomes and satisfaction for students who completed or… Show more

This report provides a summary of outcomes and satisfaction for students who completed or cancelled/withdrew from an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2018, including personal and training characteristics, and information on further study. Show less

A summary of employment outcomes and satisfaction levels of students who completed their vocational … Show more

A summary of employment outcomes and satisfaction levels of students who completed their vocational education and training in Australia during 2018, using data collected in mid-2019. Show less

NCVER’s annual report documents important company information, activities and achievements across… Show more

NCVER’s annual report documents important company information, activities and achievements across the financial year. The appendices also contain details of published work, consultancy projects, and presentations and submissions. 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

Offers insight into the flow of funding in the public VET sector, including what activities were… Show more

Offers insight into the flow of funding in the public VET sector, including what activities were funded, a breakdown of funding across RTOs, and the asset base for government-funded VET. Show less

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in… Show more

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in qualification levels within occupations from 2006-16 to show a general upward shift in qualifications held by workers. Show less

The report presents an analysis of nationally recognised ‘training package’ skill sets, and shows… Show more

The report presents an analysis of nationally recognised ‘training package’ skill sets, and shows how both skill sets numbers and reported enrolments have grown in recent years. Show less

The biennial Survey of employers’ use and views of the VET system measures employers’ use of and… Show more

The biennial Survey of employers’ use and views of the VET system measures employers’ use of and satisfaction with the VET system over the previous 12 months. Show less

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine… Show more

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine trends across all qualifications delivered fully online. Show less

This study compares the completion rates of apprentices and trainees employed with group training… Show more

This study compares the completion rates of apprentices and trainees employed with group training organisations versus those employed with direct employers. 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). Show less

This report presents completion rates for nationally recognised vocational education and training… Show more

This report presents completion rates for nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications; namely training package qualifications and accredited qualifications, at certificate I or above. Show less

This report provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational… Show more

This report provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered by Australian registered training organisations (RTOs). Show less

Download this report for the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition… Show more

Download this report for the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees. Show less

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass… Show more

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass rates, it has been identified as a key facilitating factor in consultation with providers, regulators and industry peak bodies. Show less