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Foundation skills policy contexts and measures of impact 9 December 2016
By Jane Newton

This literature review looks at policy contexts and their measures of impact, with a particular… Show more

This literature review looks at policy contexts and their measures of impact, with a particular focus on foundation skills policy in Australia, implemented as the National Foundation Skills Strategy for Adults, 2012—22. Show less
Exploring perspectives on adult language, literacy and… 9 December 2016
By Daniella Mayer

This literature review focuses on the perspectives of adult language, literacy and numeracy,… Show more

This literature review focuses on the perspectives of adult language, literacy and numeracy, particularly the human capital and social practices perspectives, which at times do not sit comfortably in relation to each other. Show less
The Australian literacy and numeracy workforce: a… 9 December 2016
By Joanne Medlin

This literature review focusses on the critical continuing development of the adult language,… Show more

This literature review focusses on the critical continuing development of the adult language, literacy and numeracy, and employability skills workforce. Show less
The salience of diversity in foundation skills contexts,… 9 December 2016
By Lynda Cameron

This literature review looks at the different contexts in which adult language, literacy and… Show more

This literature review looks at the different contexts in which adult language, literacy and numeracy are being delivered, who the learners are and the pedagogies in use, to elucidate what works best for whom and why. 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
Shedding light: private ‘for profit’ training providers and … 23 September 2016
By George Myconos, Kira Clarke, Kitty Te Riele

A high number of young early school leavers rely on private ‘for profit’ registered training… Show more

A high number of young early school leavers rely on private ‘for profit’ registered training organisations to help renew or continue their education. This paper looks at the nature of the training provided, and the ways by which training organisations respond to the needs of these young learners. 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
Firms' motivation for training apprentices: an… 17 August 2016
By Harald Pfeifer

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper… Show more

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper looks at the motivation of firms in both countries to become involved in apprenticeship training. Show less
Beyond mentoring: social support structures for young… 2 August 2016
By John Buchanan, Catherine Raffaele, Nick Glozier and Aran Kanagaratnam

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support… Show more

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support arrangements play in helping young Australian apprentices make the transition from school to work. Show less
Costs and benefits of education and training for the… 27 July 2016
By Tabatha Griffin

Understanding the costs and benefits of vocational education and training can provide a basis for… Show more

Understanding the costs and benefits of vocational education and training can provide a basis for making more informed funding decisions. Show less
VET provider market structures: history, growth and change 18 July 2016
By Patrick Korbel, Josie Misko

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades… Show more

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades means it is timely to understand how the market structure has changed. Show less
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
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
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
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

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