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Indigenous VET participation, completion and outcomes:… 22 May 2017
By Georgina Windley

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation… Show more

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation and a shift towards higher-level qualifications. Show less
Making 'good' choices: the impact of entitlement… 13 February 2017
By Cain Polidano, Justin van de Ven, Sarah Voitchovsky

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government… Show more

This report examines the responsiveness of ‘older’ workers — aged 25 to 54 years — to government subsidies for upskilling and explores how enrolment and course choice responses varies by age, gender and disadvantage. Show less
VET program completion rates: an evaluation of the current… 29 November 2016
By NCVER

This paper summarises the key findings from a technical review into the validity of the method long … Show more

This paper summarises the key findings from a technical review into the validity of the method long used in estimating completion rates for government-funded VET programs. Show less
Uptake and utility of VET qualifications 18 November 2016
By Patrick Korbel, Josie Misko

Nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) in Australia predominantly consists… Show more

Nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) in Australia predominantly consists of enrolments in training package qualifications or skill sets. This report examines the pattern of enrolments in training package qualifications to explore the uptake and utility of these qualifications. Show less
Trends in VET: policy and participation 5 September 2016
By Georgina Atkinson, John Stanwick

This paper examines the key trends in VET participation during the period 1996 to 2014. It also… Show more

This paper examines the key trends in VET participation during the period 1996 to 2014. It also looks at key policy developments and the prevailing economic conditions during this period. 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
Geographical and place dimensions of post-school… 26 February 2015
By Susan Webb, Ros Black, Ruth Morton, Sue Plowright, Reshmi Roy

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'.

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'. Show less
Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report 2013 17 December 2014
By NCVER

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the… Show more

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report. Show less
Entry to vocations: building the foundations for successful … 8 December 2014
By Kira Clarke

What can be done to strengthen the outcomes of VET in Schools for students?

What can be done to strengthen the outcomes of VET in Schools for students? Show less
Measuring VET participation by socioeconomic status: an… 8 July 2014
By Patrick Lim, Tom Karmel

Assessing annual training participation targets requires accurate information but when the tool for … Show more

Assessing annual training participation targets requires accurate information but when the tool for measuring participation rates includes information that is updated every five years, how accurate are the estimations in the intervening years? Show less
The factors affecting the educational and occupational… 2 April 2014
By Sinan Gemici, Alice Bednarz, Tom Karmel, Patrick Lim

Parental influence plays a significant role in their children's educational aspirations.

Parental influence plays a significant role in their children's educational aspirations. Show less
Understanding the non-completion of apprentices 12 June 2014
By Alice Bednarz

Employment-related reasons are the most commonly cited reasons for not completing an… Show more

Employment-related reasons are the most commonly cited reasons for not completing an apprenticeship. Show less
The impact of increasing university participation on the… 22 May 2014
By Tom Karmel, David Roberts, Patrick Lim

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they?

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they? Show less
Early impacts of the Victorian Training Guarantee on VET… 19 May 2014
By Felix Leung, Duncan McVicar, Cain Polidano, Rong Zhang

Enrolments have increased since the implementation of the Victorian Training Guarantee between July … Show more

Enrolments have increased since the implementation of the Victorian Training Guarantee between July 2009 and January 2011 but has this first round of VET reforms led to improved outcomes for all learners? Show less
The labour force participation of Australian mature-aged… 26 March 2014
By Rong Zhu

Married women who are active in the workforce play a significant role in influencing their husbands … Show more

Married women who are active in the workforce play a significant role in influencing their husbands to follow suit. Show less
The contribution of education to economic growth in… 12 March 2014
By Tom Karmel

Increasing education levels are contributing to improved productivity.

Increasing education levels are contributing to improved productivity. Show less
Skilled migrant women in regional Australia: promoting… 21 October 2013
By Susan Webb, Denise Beale, Miriam Faine

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas,… Show more

This research report examines the underutilisation of the skills of migrants in regional areas, particularly women who are often the spouse of a primary applicant but are also skilled in their own right. Show less
The impact of school academic quality on low socioeconomic… 20 August 2013
By Patrick Lim, Sinan Gemici, Tom Karmel

The authors of this paper explore whether low socioeconomic status (SES) students benefit to a… Show more

The authors of this paper explore whether low socioeconomic status (SES) students benefit to a greater or lesser extent from attending high-quality schools when compared with their more advantaged peers. Show less

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