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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

With concepts like teacher ‘competence’ and teacher ‘capability’ becoming increasingly linked, the… Show more

With concepts like teacher ‘competence’ and teacher ‘capability’ becoming increasingly linked, the report examines current teaching models and frameworks to define what capability and quality mean for VET teachers, and explores stakeholder views on implementing such frameworks in practice. Show less

Apprentices and trainees 2020 — March quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee … Show more

Apprentices and trainees 2020 — March 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

Part 3: examines the experiences of the traditional trade apprentice through findings from the 2019 … Show more

Part 3: examines the experiences of the traditional trade apprentice through findings from the 2019 Apprentice and Trainee Experience and Destination Survey. 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

Provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other government… Show more

Provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other government providers (such as universities), community education providers and other registered providers. Show less

Presents information on students who undertook VET as part of their senior secondary certificate of … Show more

Presents information on students who undertook VET as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2019. 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

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

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