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This research summary provides evidence of the changing nature of apprenticeships over a 20-year… Show more

This research summary provides evidence of the changing nature of apprenticeships over a 20-year period (1996–2016), with a focus on a comparison of trade and non-trade apprentices and trainees. Show less

This good practice guide looks at developing and sustaining successful partnerships between… Show more

This good practice guide looks at developing and sustaining successful partnerships between employers and training providers, and the potential benefits and challenges of these partnerships. Show less

This paper captures the views arising from a stakeholder forum held on 25 October 2016, at which… Show more

This paper captures the views arising from a stakeholder forum held on 25 October 2016, at which participants discussed the future of Australian apprenticeships. Show less

Research messages brings together the key messages from all NCVER research reports published in… Show more

Research messages brings together the key messages from all NCVER research reports published in 2016, as well as other relevant and informative resources, including summaries, infographics and statistical papers. Show less

This paper captures the views arising from a symposium held on 9 August 2016, at which participants … Show more

This paper captures the views arising from a symposium held on 9 August 2016, at which participants considered training product reform from the perspective of industry, educators, students and regulators. Show less

This paper explores ways to measure how the vocational education and training (VET) sector is… Show more

This paper explores ways to measure how the vocational education and training (VET) sector is contributing to the development of STEM-related skills. Show less

This paper looks at the acronym 'STEM' - science, technology, engineering and maths - and unpacks… Show more

This paper looks at the acronym 'STEM' - science, technology, engineering and maths - and unpacks the various definitions and applications within education, suggesting that competency in these fields in just one set of skills among other equally valuable disciplines. Show less

This summary looks at the similarities and differences between work-based learning and… Show more

This summary looks at the similarities and differences between work-based learning and work-integrated learning and discusses how education providers, practitioners and lecturers can better engage with employers. Show less

This good practice guide is designed to help employers think about and provide work-based social… Show more

This good practice guide is designed to help employers think about and provide work-based social support structures for young apprentices. Show less

The vocational education and training sector plays an important role in helping displaced workers… Show more

The vocational education and training sector plays an important role in helping displaced workers find jobs, but is there more that can be done? Show less

What role does vocational education and training play in enabling students to fully participate in… Show more

What role does vocational education and training play in enabling students to fully participate in social and economic life? Show less

Research published by NCVER in 2015 can be broadly categorised into two streams: qualifications and … Show more

Research published by NCVER in 2015 can be broadly categorised into two streams: qualifications and participation. Show less

Graduate programs have the potential to improve the number of VET students employed in their… Show more

Graduate programs have the potential to improve the number of VET students employed in their intended occupation after training; but are they feasible for VET students and what are the benefits of work-integrated learning? Show less

This research overview summarises three reports by Kaye Bowman and Suzy McKenna, which examine the… Show more

This research overview summarises three reports by Kaye Bowman and Suzy McKenna, which examine the commonalities and differences in Australia's jurisdictional approaches to student training entitlement, offer expert views on the training system, and reflect on the history of VET in Australia. Show less

This guide is designed to assist tertiary practitioners in determining and implementing additional… Show more

This guide is designed to assist tertiary practitioners in determining and implementing additional supports for students with a disability or mental illness. Show less

This good practice guide aims to assist employers, employment agencies and support services, and… Show more

This good practice guide aims to assist employers, employment agencies and support services, and training providers in designing programs that help displaced older workers find new jobs. Show less

This research synthesis examines the general decline of the manufacturing industry, and the… Show more

This research synthesis examines the general decline of the manufacturing industry, and the education and training needs of workers affected by impending car plant closures in Australia by comparing two case studies and using findings from other NCVER reports. Show less

This is a summary of the analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Student Data Collection over the period… Show more

This is a summary of the analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Student Data Collection over the period 2009–14 used to investigate the characteristics of those who accessed VET FEE-HELP and the likelihood of these students completing their training. Show less

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways… Show more

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways such as recognition of prior learning and early completion. Show less

Based on case studies, this guide sets out best practice principles to help VET providers move into … Show more

Based on case studies, this guide sets out best practice principles to help VET providers move into higher education delivery. Show less