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2021 publications

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Prevalence and outcomes of workplace-based delivery in VET

By Kristen Osborne

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

VET for secondary school students: insights and outcomes

By Josie Misko, Melinda Lees, Emerick Chew

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.

Apprentices and trainees 2020: impacts of COVID-19 on training activity

By Michelle Hall

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.

The online delivery of VET during COVID-19: part 1

By Sheila Hume, Tabatha Griffin

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.

Begin with the end: RTO practices and views on independent validation of assessment

By Francesca Beddie

Validation of assessment tools, processes and outcomes is an important element of the quality of assessment in vocational education and training (VET). This research explores how registered training organisations (RTOs) conduct independent validation of assessment (IVA) and what industry involvement they have in these processes.

The stock of qualifications in Australia

By Michelle Hall, John Stanwick

This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of Qualifications and Work (2018-19).

An analysis of 'micro-credentials' in VET

By Bryan Palmer

New analysis of short-course training in VET reveals for the first time the size, extent, and characteristics of this form of training.