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Government-funded students and courses contains information on the number and characteristics of… Show more

Government-funded students and courses contains information on the number and characteristics of students undertaking government-funded VET in Australia during 2020 Show less

Note: this publication has been superseded. It Presented information on vocational education and… Show more

Note: this publication has been superseded. It Presented information on vocational education and training undertaken by students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education in 2020. Show less

Student equity in VET: participation, achievement, and outcomes highlights how different equity… Show more

Student equity in VET: participation, achievement, and outcomes highlights how different equity groups fare in their VET journey. Show less

The impact of COVID-19 on industry innovation, skills and need for training - insights from… Show more

The impact of COVID-19 on industry innovation, skills and need for training - insights from businesses in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality and tourism. Show less

This report presents the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition… Show more

This report presents the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees. Show less

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

In this discussion paper, we consider how past reforms and changes in VET have combined to shape… Show more

In this discussion paper, we consider how past reforms and changes in VET have combined to shape the VET system of today and to frame how issues are approached. Show less

This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of… Show more

This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of Qualifications and Work (2018-19). Show less

New analysis of short-course training in VET reveals for the first time the size, extent, and… Show more

New analysis of short-course training in VET reveals for the first time the size, extent, and characteristics of this form of training. Show less

The report explores the development processes associated with VET qualifications in selected… Show more

The report explores the development processes associated with VET qualifications in selected countries and compares them with the current process in Australia, with the aim of identifying any areas where efficiencies can be made. Show less

This report examines how students who completed a VET qualification in 2019 were impacted by the… Show more

This report examines how students who completed a VET qualification in 2019 were impacted by the pandemic in terms of their employment outcomes at the end of May 2020. Show less

This research discusses the role of VET in mitigating the effects of economic downturns on young… Show more

This research discusses the role of VET in mitigating the effects of economic downturns on young people and helping them move into employment. Show less

Please note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of… Show more

Please note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of international onshore students who completed their VET qualification in Australia in 2019. Show less

This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on … Show more

This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on industry's role in VET over the last decade. Show less

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including … Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars. Show less

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

This research investigates the contribution that community education providers make to foundation… Show more

This research investigates the contribution that community education providers make to foundation skills training in regional Australia, the models of delivery that seemed to work best, and whether training helped build the social and human capital of the individual and broader community. Show less

NCVER's latest strategic plan outlines the vision and mission, and 5 strategic objectives and 6… Show more

NCVER's latest strategic plan outlines the vision and mission, and 5 strategic objectives and 6 interrelated standards of quality, that will direct company activities for the next 3 years. Show less

This report highlights the benefits, challenges and best practices of work-based education in VET… Show more

This report highlights the benefits, challenges and best practices of work-based education in VET programs that involve a student working in a related occupational area to further their learning. Show less

This report examines international examples from countries that rationalised their VET… Show more

This report examines international examples from countries that rationalised their VET qualifications so they could respond more effectively to emerging skill needs, and highlights a series of considerations for the Australian VET system. Show less