This research synthesis examines the general decline of the manufacturing industry, and the education and training needs of workers affected by impending car plant closures in Australia by comparing two case studies and using findings from other NCVER reports.
This is a summary of the analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Student Data Collection over the period 2009–14 used to investigate the characteristics of those who accessed VET FEE-HELP and the likelihood of these students completing their training.
Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways such as recognition of prior learning and early completion.
Reforming both qualifications and employment could build better links between education and work to help provide a more coherent approach to vocational development.
Find out what the findings of a three-year research program exploring vocations mean for government and policy-makers; industry; qualification and approval bodies; and tertiary education providers and school educators.
What are the key issues and possible solutions identified by Australian VET research from 2011–14?
Bringing together the key messages from all research reports published in 2014.