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This research reports on how Australian employers with businesses have been affected by the pandemic… Show more

This research reports on how Australian employers with businesses have been affected by the pandemic and their future workforce training plans. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. This publication is an interactive version of the tradit… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. This publication is an interactive version of the traditional A&T infographics, with choices for the user to select states/territories and contract statuses by quarterly and 12 months ending series. Show less

 Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of employment outcomes and satisf… Show more

 Note: This publication has been superseded.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. Show less

This research examines the factors that influence employers’ decisions when choosing training option… Show more

This research examines the factors that influence employers’ decisions when choosing training options, particularly nationally recognised training. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Provides insight into the flow of funding in the public… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded.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. Show less

This report explores the characteristics and sustainability of different models of highly integrated… Show more

This report explores the characteristics and sustainability of different models of highly integrated VET and HE qualifications. Show less

Many elements combine to make up the apprenticeship system in Australia. In this report, we focus on… Show more

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. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Government-funded students and courses: January to June… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded.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 Show less

This report explores approaches to attracting industry experts to become, and remain, VET practition… Show more

This report explores approaches to attracting industry experts to become, and remain, VET practitioners. Show less

This report investigates skill underutilisation in Australian workers by examining patterns of over-… Show more

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. Show less

Celebrating 40 years, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research recounts its history fro… Show more

Celebrating 40 years, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research recounts its history from 1981 to 2021 in this commemorative publication Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. The biennial Employers’ use and views of the VET system… Show more

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. Show less

This publication reviews the current trends in how workplace-based delivery of training is distribut… Show more

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 Show less

This research examines the merits of VET for secondary school students (VfSSS) in preparing students… Show more

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. Show less

This report identifies the strengths, limitations and effectiveness of employment-based training mod… Show more

This report identifies the strengths, limitations and effectiveness of employment-based training models and provides international and Australian examples. Show less