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This paper provides a broad overview of the nature of data linkage, highlights possible uses in the … Show more

This paper provides a broad overview of the nature of data linkage, highlights possible uses in the VET sector and reviews key challenges data linkage presents as a research methodology. Show less

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publicly released research activities, including… Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publicly released research activities, including reports, summaries, infographics, occasional papers, presentations and webinars produced by the company in 2017. Show less

New research shows the definition of a ‘quality’ VET sector can vary widely by stakeholder group… Show more

New research shows the definition of a ‘quality’ VET sector can vary widely by stakeholder group and expected training outcomes, making both explaining and measuring quality in Australia’s VET system more complicated than it seems. Show less

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain… Show more

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain early school leavers in VET. Show less

Interviews with teachers, students and employers found that social media can help to improve… Show more

Interviews with teachers, students and employers found that social media can help to improve student engagement and lead to more course completions; however, there were some concerns around its use. Show less

This summary brings together the findings from two research projects looking at the aspirations,… Show more

This summary brings together the findings from two research projects looking at the aspirations, intentions and choice of students considering vocational education and training. Show less

This research offers insight into the options available to individuals as they navigate the VET… Show more

This research offers insight into the options available to individuals as they navigate the VET market. Show less

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers… Show more

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers talk about VET. Show less

This paper investigates the role of VET in developing digital skills in the Australian workforce,… Show more

This paper investigates the role of VET in developing digital skills in the Australian workforce, using two sectors as case studies - Transport and Logistics, and Public Safety and Correctional Services. Show less

Through investigations into how the VET sector can contribute to innovation, we find opportunities… Show more

Through investigations into how the VET sector can contribute to innovation, we find opportunities for innovation through an applied research agenda. Show less

This document explains the VET Applied Research Developmental Framework, created as part of a… Show more

This document explains the VET Applied Research Developmental Framework, created as part of a project that explored how the vocational education and training (VET) sector could broaden its engagement in Australia’s research and development (R&D) and innovation systems. Show less

This guide suggests ways the vocational education and training sector can develop an applied… Show more

This guide suggests ways the vocational education and training sector can develop an applied research capability to help secure its place in Australia's innovation system. Show less

This infographic is based on the reports Australian vocational education and training statistics:… Show more

This infographic is based on the reports Australian vocational education and training statistics: VET in Schools 2016 and VET in Schools students: characteristics and post-school employment and training. Show less

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were… Show more

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were working, studying or both. Show less

Key types of ROI for individuals arising from TVET include employment and productivity (i.e. higher … Show more

Key types of ROI for individuals arising from TVET include employment and productivity (i.e. higher wages) as well as highly valued job-related returns. Show less

A look at the role VET currently plays in developing the skills of entrepreneurs, and how this may… Show more

A look at the role VET currently plays in developing the skills of entrepreneurs, and how this may be further developed in the future. Show less

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper… Show more

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper looks at how the vocational education and training sector can play a role in developing these skills. Show less

While there was little evidence of individual students contributing to work place innovation during … Show more

While there was little evidence of individual students contributing to work place innovation during VET student placements, there was evidence of knowledge diffusion and small-scale improvements in the work place. Show less

Could we be the last generation of people to have traditional workplace arrangements, in permanent, … Show more

Could we be the last generation of people to have traditional workplace arrangements, in permanent, ongoing full-time roles with one employer at a time? This paper explores the drivers changing the world of work, the skills we’re predicted to need in the future and what this means for training. Show less

This paper provides a stocktake of recent developments in continuing professional development for… Show more

This paper provides a stocktake of recent developments in continuing professional development for VET practitioners, exploring issues such as industry currency, the debate around a professional association for VET and the required minimum qualification for practitioners. Show less