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Apprenticeships and vocations: assessing the impact of… 17 June 2016
By Jo Hargreaves

Using the framework developed by NCVER, this case study evaluation reveals the extent to which… Show more

Using the framework developed by NCVER, this case study evaluation reveals the extent to which NCVER's publications are influencing policy and practice in the vocational education and training sector. Show less
Making sense of total VET activity: an initial market… 15 June 2016
By Alison Anlezark, Paul Foley

This first reporting of total VET activity has enriched our current knowledge of the VET market and … Show more

This first reporting of total VET activity has enriched our current knowledge of the VET market and begins to tell the story of Australia’s training market through preliminary analysis and comparisons of government-funded training providers, and private training providers. Show less
When one door closes: VET's role in helping displaced… 8 June 2016
By Bridget Wibrow, Michelle Circelli

The vocational education and training sector plays an important role in helping displaced workers… Show more

The vocational education and training sector plays an important role in helping displaced workers find jobs, but is there more that can be done? Show less
Cross-occupational skill transferability: challenges and… 8 June 2016
By Darryn Snell, Victor Gekara, Krystle Gatt

Transferable skills perform an invaluable role in cross-occupational mobility, but there are… Show more

Transferable skills perform an invaluable role in cross-occupational mobility, but there are opportunities to improve the way they are developed and how they are understood in the labour market. Show less
Can VET help create a more inclusive society? 22 March 2016
By Hielke Buddelmeyer, Cain Polidano

What role does vocational education and training play in enabling students to fully participate in… Show more

What role does vocational education and training play in enabling students to fully participate in social and economic life? Show less
The impact of disadvantage on VET completion and employment … 22 March 2016
By Duncan McVicar, Domenico Tabasso

One size doesn’t fit all: completion and employment gaps exist between different groups of… Show more

One size doesn’t fit all: completion and employment gaps exist between different groups of disadvantaged learners and their non-disadvantaged peers, which requires a tailored approach for disadvantaged students. But closing the completion gap will not necessarily result in closing the employment gap. Show less
24th National Vocational Education and Training Research… 11 March 2016
By Laura Jackson

The 2015 National VET Research Conference provided an opportunity for researchers and practitioners … Show more

The 2015 National VET Research Conference provided an opportunity for researchers and practitioners in vocational education and training (VET) to engage with three major themes: youth, pathways and skills. Show less
Graduate programs for VET students: is there a need? 22 February 2016
By Bridget Wibrow, Laura Jackson

Graduate programs have the potential to improve the number of VET students employed in their… Show more

Graduate programs have the potential to improve the number of VET students employed in their intended occupation after training; but are they feasible for VET students and what are the benefits of work-integrated learning? Show less
Balancing consistency and flexibility in student training… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna, Tabatha Griffin

This research overview summarises three reports by Kaye Bowman and Suzy McKenna, which examine the… Show more

This research overview summarises three reports by Kaye Bowman and Suzy McKenna, which examine the commonalities and differences in Australia's jurisdictional approaches to student training entitlement, offer expert views on the training system, and reflect on the history of VET in Australia. Show less
Student entitlement models in Australia's national… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This paper summarises a variety of views on the development of the nationally-coordinated student… Show more

This paper summarises a variety of views on the development of the nationally-coordinated student entitlement system from 17 thought leaders with longstanding involvement in the VET system. Show less
Jurisdictional approaches to student training entitlements: … 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This report documents the implementation of the national student training entitlement funding model … Show more

This report documents the implementation of the national student training entitlement funding model within Australia's states and territories, and assesses the commonalities and differences between the jurisdictions. Show less
The development of Australia's national training… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This paper reflects on the history of VET in Australia over the last two decades and explores the… Show more

This paper reflects on the history of VET in Australia over the last two decades and explores the how the system has evolved in an effort to strike a balance between specific local, industry and learner needs. Show less
The end of car manufacturing in Australia: what is the role … 18 November 2015
By John Stanwick, Michelle Circelli, Tham Lu

This research synthesis examines the general decline of the manufacturing industry, and the… Show more

This research synthesis examines the general decline of the manufacturing industry, and the education and training needs of workers affected by impending car plant closures in Australia by comparing two case studies and using findings from other NCVER reports. Show less
From volunteering to paid employment: skills transfer in… 9 November 2015
By Mark Keough

This report examines key factors in the resourcing and efficacy of training for South Australian… Show more

This report examines key factors in the resourcing and efficacy of training for South Australian Country Fire Service volunteers. Volunteers use skills gained through formal and informal vocational education in the public safety sector in other parts of their working life and greater recognition of this process is warranted. Show less
A preliminary analysis of the outcomes of students assisted … 6 November 2015
By NCVER

This is a summary of the analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Student Data Collection over the period… Show more

This is a summary of the analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Student Data Collection over the period 2009–14 used to investigate the characteristics of those who accessed VET FEE-HELP and the likelihood of these students completing their training. Show less
A preliminary analysis of the outcomes of students assisted … 6 November 2015
By NCVER

This analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Data Collection investigates the characteristics of VET FEE-HELP… Show more

This analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Data Collection investigates the characteristics of VET FEE-HELP assisted students, students who are likely to access VET FEE-HELP, whether the proportions of assisted students completing their training vary by provider, and students that are likely to complete their training. Show less
Alternative pathways to apprenticeships: good practice guide 29 September 2015
By NCVER

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways… Show more

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways such as recognition of prior learning and early completion. Show less
Adult trade apprentices: exploring the significance of… 29 September 2015
By Jo Hargreaves, Davinia Blomberg

The nature of apprenticeships is changing. Uptake of recognition of prior learning and the impacts… Show more

The nature of apprenticeships is changing. Uptake of recognition of prior learning and the impacts of the earlier completion confirms there is considerable demand for alternative pathways into a trade. Show less
The returns to completion or partial completion of a… 29 September 2015
By Tham Lu

How does the labour market reward students who complete a qualification compared to those who only… Show more

How does the labour market reward students who complete a qualification compared to those who only compete modules? On average qualifications provide higher returns but the results vary depending on the trade. Show less
Competency progression and completion: how is the policy… 29 September 2015
By Berwyn Clayton, Hugh Guthrie, Pam Every, Regan Harding

Progression through training should be based on skills attained rather than time served, but the… Show more

Progression through training should be based on skills attained rather than time served, but the time-based approach to apprentice training remains dominant. This report investigates the factors affecting progression and completion. Show less

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