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2025 publications

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Apprentices and trainees 2025: June quarter

By NCVER

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2025 — June 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.

VET student outcomes 2025

By NCVER

Provides a summary of the outcomes of students who completed nationally recognised vocational education and training delivered by registered training organisations in Australia during 2024 using survey data collected in 2025.

Employers' use and views of the VET system 2025

By NCVER

The biennial Survey of employers’ use and views of the VET system measures employers’ use of and satisfaction with the VET system over the previous 12 months.

NCVER annual reports

By NCVER

Previous NCVER annual reports are available here. They document important company information, activities and achievements across financial years.

NCVER annual report 2024-25

By NCVER

This report outlines the research, products, services, key activities we delivered for the 2024-25 financial year.

VET qualification completion rates 2024

By NCVER

This report presents completion rates for nationally recognised VET qualifications, at the certificate I level or higher, delivered by Australian registered training organisations (RTOs).

Government funding of VET 2024

By NCVER

This publication provides a detailed look at the flow of public funding in Australia’s VET sector, and covers funding sources, supported activities, and distribution to training providers. The publication is based on 2024 data provided by the Australian, state and territory government departments responsible for administering funds for Australia’s VET system.

VET in Schools 2024

By NCVER

This publication presents information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2024.

Apprentices and trainees 2025: March quarter

By NCVER

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2025 — 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.

Total VET students and courses 2024

By NCVER

Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered in 2024 by Australian registered training providers (RTOs).

Government-funded students and courses 2024

By NCVER

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2024 report shows that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) have increased in the 12 months to December 2024.

Diverse voices in VET

By Joy de Leo

In keeping with the 'No Frills' National VET Research Conference theme 'Diverse voices in VET', this discussion paper focuses on the broad range of stakeholders in Australia’s vocational education and training sector, in particular the three key ones: industry, registered training providers and VET students and apprentices.

First Nations and migrant learners’ experiences with foundation skills courses

By Bridget Wibrow, Maree Ackehurst, Daniella Trimboli

This research uniquely amplifies the voices of First Nations and migrant learners who have disengaged from foundation skills courses. By understanding their goals, experiences, and recommendations, ways to better support their completion are identified. The research explores how these learners first encountered the courses, their motivations for enrolling, the supports available, and the barriers they continue to face. Participants directly shared their training experiences and suggested improvements, offering valuable insights to enhance the effectiveness of foundation skills programs.

Apprentices and trainees 2024: December quarter

By NCVER

December 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.

Understanding the value of pre-apprenticeships

By Joanne Waugh, Melinda Lees, Craig Hansen

This research shows that pre-apprenticeships are effective in increasing the probability of apprenticeship completions.

Student support: enabling the learner journey

By Upekha Andrahannadi, Tabatha Griffin

This research provides valuable insights into how training providers can help students succeed across different stages of the student journey.