Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of employment outcomes and satisfaction levels of students who completed their vocational education and training in Australia during 2020, using data collected in mid-2021. Includes information on the impact of COVID-19.
This research examines the factors that influence employers’ decisions when choosing training options, particularly nationally recognised training.
Note: This publication has been superseded. Provides insight into the flow of funding in the public VET sector, including what activities are funded and how funding is distributed to training providers.
This report explores the characteristics and sustainability of different models of highly integrated VET and HE qualifications.
Many elements combine to make up the apprenticeship system in Australia. In this report, we focus on five enduring issues in the apprenticeship system that have been discussed in research and literature over time.
Note: This publication has been superseded. Government-funded students and courses: January to June 2021 provided a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in Australia. It contains information on students, programs, subjects and training providers
This report explores approaches to attracting industry experts to become, and remain, VET practitioners.
This report investigates skill underutilisation in Australian workers by examining patterns of over-skilling and over-qualification and the pathways of people into jobs where they are over-skilled.
Celebrating 40 years, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research recounts its history from 1981 to 2021 in this commemorative publication
Note: This publication has been superseded. The biennial Employers’ use and views of the VET system 2021 reports on employer engagement and satisfaction with training and on the various ways employers meet their skill needs.
This publication reviews the current trends in how workplace-based delivery of training is distributed, including where entire programs are delivered in this way. Additionally, data from the Student Outcomes Survey was used to model the effect of a student receiving workplace-based delivery on employment and achievement outcomes
This research examines the merits of VET for secondary school students (VfSSS) in preparing students for work or further training from the perspectives of students, parents, industry, and employers.
This report identifies the strengths, limitations and effectiveness of employment-based training models and provides international and Australian examples.
This technical report provides an evaluation of three alternative methodological approaches for calculating completion rate projections for apprentices and trainees.
This report is an interim publication for a project that outlines what is known about the quality of teaching, learning and assessment practices in Australian VET and how it might be better measured. It is based on a review of relevant literature and is a precursor to consultations with RTOs that are currently occurring in the next stage of the project.
Note: This publication has been superseded. This report provided observed and projected completion rates for VET qualifications commenced between 2015 and 2019 at certificate I or above. Completion rates are projected for the first 3 years, with actual rates available from the fourth year on.
This report presents data trends in apprentice and trainee training activity in 2020 as compared with 2019, to provide insights into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis focuses on monthly counts of contract commencements, suspensions, cancellations and withdrawals, and completions.
This is the first of two reports which examine how the VET sector initially responded to COVID-19 through the increased use of online training delivery and begins to explore possible implications this might have on future training delivery modes.
Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided an estimate of nationally recognised training activity undertaken on a government-funded or fee-for-service basis up until 31 December 2020, as delivered by Australian providers in onshore and offshore locations.
The impact of COVID-19 on industry innovation, skills and need for training - insights from businesses in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality and tourism.