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New analysis of short-course training in VET reveals for the first time the size, extent, and charac… Show more

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

The report explores the development processes associated with VET qualifications in selected countri… Show more

The report explores the development processes associated with VET qualifications in selected countries and compares them with the current process in Australia, with the aim of identifying any areas where efficiencies can be made. Show less

This report examines how students who completed a VET qualification in 2019 were impacted by the pan… Show more

This report examines how students who completed a VET qualification in 2019 were impacted by the pandemic in terms of their employment outcomes at the end of May 2020. Show less

This research discusses the role of VET in mitigating the effects of economic downturns on young peo… Show more

This research discusses the role of VET in mitigating the effects of economic downturns on young people and helping them move into employment. Show less

Please note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of internat… Show more

Please note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of international onshore students who completed their VET qualification in Australia in 2019. Show less

This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on… Show more

This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on industry's role in VET over the last decade. 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 research investigates the contribution that community education providers make to foundation sk… Show more

This research investigates the contribution that community education providers make to foundation skills training in regional Australia, the models of delivery that seemed to work best, and whether training helped build the social and human capital of the individual and broader community. Show less

NCVER's latest strategic plan outlines the vision and mission, and 5 strategic objectives and 6 inte… Show more

NCVER's latest strategic plan outlines the vision and mission, and 5 strategic objectives and 6 interrelated standards of quality, that will direct company activities through to 2025. Show less

This report highlights the benefits, challenges and best practices of work-based education in VET pr… Show more

This report highlights the benefits, challenges and best practices of work-based education in VET programs that involve a student working in a related occupational area to further their learning. Show less

This report examines international examples from countries that rationalised their VET qualification… Show more

This report examines international examples from countries that rationalised their VET qualifications so they could respond more effectively to emerging skill needs, and highlights a series of considerations for the Australian VET system. Show less

This study canvassed the views of stakeholders in order to identify the key features of quality teac… Show more

This study canvassed the views of stakeholders in order to identify the key features of quality teaching in vocational education and training (VET) and how it might be improved. It also involved an environmental scan of VET capability frameworks and standards to determine key domains, roles and capabilities of VET teachers, and three case studies of pilot teacher professional development (PD) initiatives currently underway to improve the quality of teaching. The report also makes reference to key related findings in the literature. Show less

Part 3: examines the experiences of the traditional trade apprentice through findings from the 2019… Show more

Part 3: examines the experiences of the traditional trade apprentice through findings from the 2019 Apprentice and Trainee Experience and Destination Survey. Show less

This paper is a discussion of existing work by NCVER and others on the role of VET in preparing indi… Show more

This paper is a discussion of existing work by NCVER and others on the role of VET in preparing individuals for the current and future workforce. Show less

Note: This publication has been discontinued. Provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and… Show more

Note: This publication has been discontinued. Provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who completed (completers) or cancelled or withdrew (non-completers) from an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2019 compared with 2008 and 2010. Show less

This report describes the current system for granting RPL in Australian VET, including the nature an… Show more

This report describes the current system for granting RPL in Australian VET, including the nature and types of RPL being granted and what factors (if any) affect the likelihood of it being granted to a student. Show less

This guide offers advice to providers and policy-makers on the incorporation of digital skills into… Show more

This guide offers advice to providers and policy-makers on the incorporation of digital skills into VET delivery. Show less

This guide focuses on the implications for VET educators of the increasing need to include digital s… Show more

This guide focuses on the implications for VET educators of the increasing need to include digital skills in VET delivery. Show less

This project explores if the international definitions of IVET and CVET are also suitable for the Au… Show more

This project explores if the international definitions of IVET and CVET are also suitable for the Australian VET system, including reviews of international literature and consultation with Australian VET experts. Show less

This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and tra… Show more

This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and training workforce. Data was collected through the 2019 National VET Workforce survey from registered training organisations (RTOs). The report presents estimates of the number of individuals working in RTOs with a particular focus on trainers and assessors. Information was also collected about volunteers who play an important role in some RTOs. Show less