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With their deep connections to industry, employers and the world of work, Australian… Show more

With their deep connections to industry, employers and the world of work, Australian apprenticeships have the potential to address skills challenges posed by Industry 4.0. Show less

Responding to emerging skills demand can be achieved by improving perceptions of career options,… Show more

Responding to emerging skills demand can be achieved by improving perceptions of career options, skills development and stronger partnerships with providers.  Show less

This paper was a keynote address at the AVETRA conference held in Canberra in April 2012. Karmel… Show more

This paper was a keynote address at the AVETRA conference held in Canberra in April 2012. Karmel notes that industry is arguably the key stakeholder in the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector and discusses six areas of research which raise questions about VET and industry, either in terms of how public training funds are allocated or the educational principles on which VET Show less

The governments of India and Australia are working to enhance cooperation on training, at both… Show more

The governments of India and Australia are working to enhance cooperation on training, at both official and industry level. As part of the exchange of ideas, Francesca Beddie, General Manager, Research, National Centre for Vocational Education Research, visited India in August 2009 at the invitation of the Australia-India Council. This paper explores some of the common challenges the countries Show less

It is argued that workforce planning should be built on an understanding of how the labour market… Show more

It is argued that workforce planning should be built on an understanding of how the labour market works and the links between it and education and training. Workforce planning is particularly difficult for the resources and infrastructure industry because the demand for resources is difficult to forecast and the industry is made up of relatively small employers and draws workers from a wide range Show less

To mark the occasion of our 25th anniversary, NCVER brought together policy, industry and academic… Show more

To mark the occasion of our 25th anniversary, NCVER brought together policy, industry and academic leaders to reflect on the role that research and statistics have played in the development of Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. This publication includes the original papers by the speakers at the event, accompanied by discussant reflections. The publication will be of Show less

This paper investigates the strategies and practices used by institutions worldwide to develop the… Show more

This paper investigates the strategies and practices used by institutions worldwide to develop the professional experience of teachers and practitioners. It also explores successful models for ensuring that staff development provides a way of maintaining relevance in an increasingly complicated and globalised training market. Show less

This paper provides a history of the research effort in the sector and examines the roles it can… Show more

This paper provides a history of the research effort in the sector and examines the roles it can and does play in policy formulation and critique, as well as informing practice.  Show less