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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.

The student journey: the many faces of completion and non-completion in VET

By Bridget Wibrow, Michelle Hall, Tabatha Griffin

This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified instances where program non-completions can be considered as successful student outcomes, possibly reflecting diverse student intentions.

VET and higher education pathways – do outcomes differ for the same occupation?

By Bridget Wibrow

This report explores occupations that can be entered into via either a vocational education and training (VET) pathway or a higher education pathway. It examines whether these individuals do the same job tasks and roles, if there are differences in how well the qualifications prepare them for the role and whether they have the same occupation and employment outcomes, such as salary and career pathways.