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Beyond the standard: motivators of high-performing RTOs 6 July 2023
By Joanne Waugh

This research summary explores the importance of altruistic intentions, fostering strong… Show more

This research summary explores the importance of altruistic intentions, fostering strong relationships, and embracing inclusive leadership within RTOs to achieve high performance. Show less
VET’s role in transforming the future 30 June 2022
By Bridget Wibrow

This paper expounds the conference theme ‘VET’s role in transforming the future’ by examining how… Show more

This paper expounds the conference theme ‘VET’s role in transforming the future’ by examining how the sector is adapting, anticipating and activating change in response to future skill demands. Show less
Delivering high-quality VET: what matters to RTOs? 22 March 2022
By Hugh Guthrie, Melinda Waters

This research examines what high-quality VET delivery looks like in practice, how it is measured… Show more

This research examines what high-quality VET delivery looks like in practice, how it is measured and what are the barriers and enablers for registered training organisations (RTOs). Show less
Unpacking the quality of VET delivery 8 September 2021
By Hugh Guthrie, Melinda Waters

This report is an interim publication for a project that outlines what is known about the quality… Show more

This report is an interim publication for a project that outlines what is known about the quality of teaching, learning and assessment practices in Australian VET and how it might be better measured. It is based on a review of relevant literature and is a precursor to consultations with RTOs that are currently occurring in the next stage of the project. Show less
Begin with the end: RTO practices and views on independent… 14 July 2021
By Francesca Beddie

Validation of assessment tools, processes and outcomes is an important element of the quality of… Show more

Validation of assessment tools, processes and outcomes is an important element of the quality of assessment in vocational education and training (VET). This research explores how registered training organisations (RTOs) conduct independent validation of assessment (IVA) and what industry involvement they have in these processes. Show less
Building capability and quality in VET teaching:… 15 September 2020
By Josie Misko, Hugh Guthrie, Melinda Waters

This study canvassed the views of stakeholders in order to identify the key features of quality… Show more

This study canvassed the views of stakeholders in order to identify the key features of quality teaching in vocational education and training (VET) and how it might be improved. It also involved an environmental scan of VET capability frameworks and standards to determine key domains, roles and capabilities of VET teachers, and three case studies of pilot teacher professional development (PD) Show less
Understanding the Australian vocational education and… 15 April 2020
By Genevieve Knight, Ian White, Pip Granfield

This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and… Show more

This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and training workforce. Data was collected through the 2019 National VET Workforce survey from registered training organisations (RTOs). The report presents estimates of the number of individuals working in RTOs with a particular focus on trainers and assessors. Information was also collected about Show less
Do course durations matter to training quality and outcomes? 22 July 2019
By Josie Misko, Patrick Korbel

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass… Show more

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass rates, it has been identified as a key facilitating factor in consultation with providers, regulators and industry peak bodies. Show less
A guide to the Apprentices and trainees estimates review… 14 February 2018
By Nadine Schuil

The Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard aims to assess the accuracy of the… Show more

The Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard aims to assess the accuracy of the estimates published by NCVER. This guide provides instructions on how to use the dashboard. Show less
Are we all speaking the same language? Understanding… 11 December 2017
By Tabatha Griffin

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
Evolution not revolution: views on training products reform 1 February 2017
By Francesca Beddie, Jo Hargreaves, Georgina Atkinson

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
Regulating and quality assuring VET: international… 14 September 2015
By Josie Misko

What can Australia learn from how other countries regulate vocational education and training? New… Show more

What can Australia learn from how other countries regulate vocational education and training? New research investigates regulatory models and quality assurance frameworks applied to the training sector. Show less
Developing, approving and maintaining qualifications:… 23 January 2015
By Josie Misko

How do different countries develop, endorse and review vocational education and training… Show more

How do different countries develop, endorse and review vocational education and training qualifications? Show less
Quality assessments: practice and perspectives 25 July 2014
By Josie Misko, Sian Halliday-Wynes, John Stanwick, Sinan Gemici

The quality and rigour of assessments in VET have been key concerns for VET policy-makers, which… Show more

The quality and rigour of assessments in VET have been key concerns for VET policy-makers, which questions the credibility of VET qualifications. 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
Performance indicators in the VET sector 8 July 2013
By Tom Karmel, Peter Fieger, Davinia Blomberg, Phil Loveder

This discussion paper was part of an event jointly funded by the Australian Council for Educational … Show more

This discussion paper was part of an event jointly funded by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), Australian Workforce and Productivity Agency (AWPA) and NCVER entitled the National Summit on Data for Quality Improvement in VET held at the Park Royal Hotel, Melbourne Airport, on 9 April 2013. This paper sets out NCVER’s thinking on registered training organisation performance Show less
Assessment issues in VET: minimising the level of risk 28 June 2013
By Sian Halliday-Wynes, Josie Misko

This report explores some of the key issues associated with the assessment in VET and reflects on… Show more

This report explores some of the key issues associated with the assessment in VET and reflects on some possible solutions. Show less
Towards a culture of scholarly practice in mixed-sector… 28 March 2013
By Melanie Williams, Fleur Goulding, Terri Seddon

This report uses Boyer’s four forms of scholarship – delivery, integration, application and… Show more

This report uses Boyer’s four forms of scholarship – delivery, integration, application and teaching – to explore how scholarship is implemented across the different tertiary education sectors. Show less
Entry to vocations: current policy trends, barriers and… 22 October 2012
By Kira Clarke, Veronica Volkoff

As part of the three-year research program, 'Vocations: the link between post compulsory education… Show more

As part of the three-year research program, 'Vocations: the link between post compulsory education and the labour market', this working paper sets the policy context and direction of the entry to vocations research stream. After looking at the current ‘in-school’ element of VET in Schools programs and jurisdictional differences, the paper raises a set of questions for discussion. For example, Show less
Shaken not stirred? The development of one tertiary… 17 January 2012
By Leesa Wheelahan, Sophie Arkoudis, Gavin Moodie, Nick Fredman, Emmaline Bexley

This research suggests that while mixed-sector and dual-sector providers are still only small in… Show more

This research suggests that while mixed-sector and dual-sector providers are still only small in number, they likely to become more important but they face specific challenges in the quality of their provision. Show less

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