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Note: This publication has been superseded. This publication is an interactive version of the… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. This publication is an interactive version of the traditional A&T infographics, with choices for the user to select states/territories and contract statuses by quarterly and 12 months ending series. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. This publication is an interactive version of the… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. This publication is an interactive version of the traditional A&T infographics, with choices for the user to select states/territories and contract statuses by quarterly and 12 months ending series. Show less

Future workforce planning in private and public enterprise requires reliable information on which… Show more

Future workforce planning in private and public enterprise requires reliable information on which projections are made. Currently limited information exists about vocational education and training (VET) professionals. This report consolidates two national studies on the TAFE workforce, and on VET professionals in private and public registered training organisations. The findings have important Show less

This publication provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed a… Show more

This publication provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed a nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia during 2022 using data collected in mid-2023. Show less

From VET to sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples examines the… Show more

From VET to sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples examines the contribution of vocational education and training (VET) participation to sustainable employment for this cohort of the Australian population. Show less

International onshore VET qualification completer outcomes 2022 provides a summary of the outcomes… Show more

International onshore VET qualification completer outcomes 2022 provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed their vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia during 2021. These students were surveyed as an additional component to the 2022 National Student Outcomes Survey. Show less

Note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of apprentices &… Show more

Note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of apprentices & trainees aged 15 years & over who completed or cancelled/withdrew from their apprenticeship or traineeship during 2021, with the data collected in mid-2022. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. A higher proportion of international onshore VET… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. A higher proportion of international onshore VET completers were employed after completing their training in 2021. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. The publication tracked apprentice and trainee… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. The publication tracked apprentice and trainee outcomes, and showed improved employment outcomes driven by demand in skilled workers. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. The biennial Employers’ use and views of the VET system … Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. The biennial Employers’ use and views of the VET system 2021 reports on employer engagement and satisfaction with training and on the various ways employers meet their skill needs. 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 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

Find out what the findings of a three-year research program exploring vocations mean for government … Show more

Find out what the findings of a three-year research program exploring vocations mean for government and policy-makers; industry; qualification and approval bodies; and tertiary education providers and school educators. Show less

A snapshot showing how transitions for young Australians continue to change, based on the 2013… Show more

A snapshot showing how transitions for young Australians continue to change, based on the 2013 Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report. Show less

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the… Show more

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report. Show less

This document details the approach for the 2013 Survey of Employer Use and Views of the VET System, … Show more

This document details the approach for the 2013 Survey of Employer Use and Views of the VET System, which has been in its current form since 2005. Show less

This publication is a collection of summaries of research projects published by NCVER in 2012. 

This publication is a collection of summaries of research projects published by NCVER in 2012.  Show less

This summary looks at the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), which follow young… Show more

This summary looks at the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), which follow young people as they make the transition from school to further study and work. It particularly focuses on research which gauges how concepts such as wellbeing and social capital are measured for students, as well as pathways from school to work, ‘at risk’ youth, and the effect of combining school and Show less

This highly-popular annual publication provides a collection of summaries of research projects… Show more

This highly-popular annual publication provides a collection of summaries of research projects published by NCVER in 2011.  Show less

This document provides a summary of the feedback received to a discussion paper on the Review of… Show more

This document provides a summary of the feedback received to a discussion paper on the Review of the Survey of Employer Use and Views of the VET System and our approach for future iterations of the survey. The discussion paper sought feedback from stakeholders on a range of issues relating to the content and methodology of the survey. The NCVER has used this feedback to identify and define the Show less