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This report uses an integrated dataset to investigate the post-school employment and training destin… Show more

This report uses an integrated dataset to investigate the post-school employment and training destinations of secondary school students who undertook VET for secondary school students (VET in schools) programs in 2011. Show less

This guide presents an analytic framework that summarizes some of the main elements and issues that… Show more

This guide presents an analytic framework that summarizes some of the main elements and issues that need to be considered in measuring ROI. This includes establishing the scope, context and purpose for measuring ROI, adopting guiding principles, identifying costs, benefits and factors that impact on ROI, and approaches to data collection and analysis. Show less

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including… Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars. Show less

Part one of a three-part suite investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade a… Show more

Part one of a three-part suite investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade apprenticeships still has merit, or if it requires adjustments to make it more relevant to current needs. Show less

This project represents the second phase of a study investigating the extent to which the traditiona… Show more

This project represents the second phase of a study investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade apprenticeships still has merit. Field consultation confirms strong support for continuing the traditional combination of on-and-off-the-job training under a training contract. Show less

Note: This publication has been discontinued. The report provided a summary of outcomes and satisfac… Show more

Note: This publication has been discontinued. The report provided a summary of outcomes and satisfaction for students who completed or cancelled/withdrew from an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2018, including personal and training characteristics, and information on further study. Show less

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in qualification… Show more

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in qualification levels within occupations from 2006-16 to show a general upward shift in qualifications held by workers. Show less

The report presents an analysis of nationally recognised ‘training package’ skill sets, and shows ho… Show more

The report presents an analysis of nationally recognised ‘training package’ skill sets, and shows how both skill sets numbers and reported enrolments have grown in recent years. Show less

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine tr… Show more

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine trends across all qualifications delivered fully online. Show less

This study compares the completion rates of apprentices and trainees employed with group training or… Show more

This study compares the completion rates of apprentices and trainees employed with group training organisations versus those employed with direct employers. Show less

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass rate… Show more

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass rates, it has been identified as a key facilitating factor in consultation with providers, regulators and industry peak bodies. Show less

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they tr… Show more

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they transition from school to work. It also identifies factors that influence pathway choice, offering potential policy cues. Show less

This ‘No Frills’ 2019 discussion paper explores how, as jobs and industries develop, workers will re… Show more

This ‘No Frills’ 2019 discussion paper explores how, as jobs and industries develop, workers will require ongoing upskilling and reskilling to maintain their position in the workforce. Show less

This report examines the current digital skills demand and supply situation in Australia via two sec… Show more

This report examines the current digital skills demand and supply situation in Australia via two sector case studies and a broader survey of HR, skills and training decision-makers across a wide array of industries. Show less

This research builds on previous NCVER work to better understand the value that small VET providers… Show more

This research builds on previous NCVER work to better understand the value that small VET providers contribute to the Australian VET system. Show less

This infographic provides a visual representation of the findings from the report ‘The role and func… Show more

This infographic provides a visual representation of the findings from the report ‘The role and function of small VET providers’. Show less

This report explores whether VET undertaken by secondary students equips them with the technical and… Show more

This report explores whether VET undertaken by secondary students equips them with the technical and non-technical skills required to successfully participate in an ever-changing world of work. Show less

This project gathered industry perspectives on the concept of higher apprenticeships along with view… Show more

This project gathered industry perspectives on the concept of higher apprenticeships along with views from other stakeholders in the VET and higher education systems. Show less

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including… Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars. Show less

This report brings together information collected by NCVER, the ABS and the Department of Education… Show more

This report brings together information collected by NCVER, the ABS and the Department of Education and Training to provide data on students enrolled in school, VET and higher education. Show less