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This paper is a discussion of existing work by NCVER and others on the role of VET in preparing… Show more

This paper is a discussion of existing work by NCVER and others on the role of VET in preparing individuals for the current and future workforce. Show less

Provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who completed (completers) or… Show more

Provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who completed (completers) or cancelled or withdrew (non-completers) from an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2019 compared with 2008 and 2010. Show less

This report describes the current system for granting RPL in Australian VET, including the nature… Show more

This report describes the current system for granting RPL in Australian VET, including the nature and types of RPL being granted and what factors (if any) affect the likelihood of it being granted to a student. Show less

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

Apprentices and trainees 2019 — 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 guide offers advice to providers and policy-makers on the incorporation of digital skills into … Show more

This guide offers advice to providers and policy-makers on the incorporation of digital skills into VET delivery. Show less

This guide focuses on the implications for VET educators of the increasing need to include digital… Show more

This guide focuses on the implications for VET educators of the increasing need to include digital skills in VET delivery. Show less

This project explores if the international definitions of IVET and CVET are also suitable for the… Show more

This project explores if the international definitions of IVET and CVET are also suitable for the Australian VET system, including reviews of international literature and consultation with Australian VET experts. Show less

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

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of international onshore students who completed their VET qualification in Australia in 2018. Show less

This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and… Show more

This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and training workforce. Data was collected through the 2019 National VET Workforce survey from registered training organisations (RTOs). The report presents estimates of the number of individuals working in RTOs with a particular focus on trainers and assessors. Information was also collected about Show less

This report uses an integrated dataset to investigate the post-school employment and training… Show more

This report uses an integrated dataset to investigate the post-school employment and training destinations of secondary school students who undertook VET for secondary school students (VET in schools) programs in 2011. Show less

This guide presents an analytic framework that summarizes some of the main elements and issues that … Show more

This guide presents an analytic framework that summarizes some of the main elements and issues that need to be considered in measuring ROI. This includes establishing the scope, context and purpose for measuring ROI, adopting guiding principles, identifying costs, benefits and factors that impact on ROI, and approaches to data collection and analysis. Show less

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

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