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2012 publications

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Lower-level qualifications as a stepping stone for young people

By Damian Oliver

This report compares the outcomes for young people who complete certificate I or certificate II qualifications with the outcomes for similar individuals who are not participating in post-school education and training, using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth.

The role of 'culture' in apprenticeship completions

By Tom Karmel, David Roberts

This paper aims to explain the extent to which variation in apprenticeship completion rates can be attributed to factors relating to 'culture' of the employer and apprentice. 

Evolution of apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia: an unfinished history

By Brian Knight

This occasional paper traces the evolution of Australia's apprenticeship system from European settlement in 1788 to the present day. It complements an earlier NCVER paper by Ray (2001), which concentrated on the second half of the 20th century. The present paper develops a number of major themes.