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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 study canvassed the views of stakeholders in order to identify the key features of quality… 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) Show less

This research investigates the contribution that community education providers make to foundation… 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… 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 for the next 3 years. Show less

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

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… 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… 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 focuses on the implications for VET educators of the increasing need to include digital… 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 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 project explores if the international definitions of IVET and CVET are also suitable for the… 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