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

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of international onshore students who completed their VET qualification in Australia in 2018. Show less

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

This report uses an integrated dataset to investigate the post-school employment and training… Show more

This report uses an integrated dataset to investigate the post-school employment and training destinations of secondary school students who undertook VET for secondary school students (VET in schools) programs in 2011. Show less

This guide presents an analytic framework that summarizes some of the main elements and issues that … Show more

This guide presents an analytic framework that summarizes some of the main elements and issues that need to be considered in measuring ROI. This includes establishing the scope, context and purpose for measuring ROI, adopting guiding principles, identifying costs, benefits and factors that impact on ROI, and approaches to data collection and analysis. 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 report provides a summary of outcomes and satisfaction for students who completed or… Show more

This report provides a summary of outcomes and satisfaction for students who completed or cancelled/withdrew from an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2018, including personal and training characteristics, and information on further study. Show less

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in… Show more

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in qualification levels within occupations from 2006-16 to show a general upward shift in qualifications held by workers. Show less

The report presents an analysis of nationally recognised ‘training package’ skill sets, and shows… Show more

The report presents an analysis of nationally recognised ‘training package’ skill sets, and shows how both skill sets numbers and reported enrolments have grown in recent years. Show less

The biennial Survey of employers’ use and views of the VET system measures employers’ use of and… Show more

The biennial Survey of employers’ use and views of the VET system measures employers’ use of and satisfaction with the VET system over the previous 12 months. Show less

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine… Show more

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine trends across all qualifications delivered fully online. Show less

This study compares the completion rates of apprentices and trainees employed with group training… Show more

This study compares the completion rates of apprentices and trainees employed with group training organisations versus those employed with direct employers. Show less

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they… Show more

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they transition from school to work. It also identifies factors that influence pathway choice, offering potential policy cues. Show less

This ‘No Frills’ 2019 discussion paper explores how, as jobs and industries develop, workers will… Show more

This ‘No Frills’ 2019 discussion paper explores how, as jobs and industries develop, workers will require ongoing upskilling and reskilling to maintain their position in the workforce. Show less

This infographic provides a visual representation of the findings from the report ‘The role and… Show more

This infographic provides a visual representation of the findings from the report ‘The role and function of small VET providers’. Show less

This research builds on previous NCVER work to better understand the value that small VET providers … Show more

This research builds on previous NCVER work to better understand the value that small VET providers contribute to the Australian VET system. Show less

This report explores whether VET undertaken by secondary students equips them with the technical… Show more

This report explores whether VET undertaken by secondary students equips them with the technical and non-technical skills required to successfully participate in an ever-changing world of work. Show less

This project gathered industry perspectives on the concept of higher apprenticeships along with… Show more

This project gathered industry perspectives on the concept of higher apprenticeships along with views from other stakeholders in the VET and higher education systems. 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 report brings together information collected by NCVER, the ABS and the Department of Education … Show more

This report brings together information collected by NCVER, the ABS and the Department of Education and Training to provide data on students enrolled in school, VET and higher education. Show less

NCVER’s annual report documents important company information, activities and achievements across… Show more

NCVER’s annual report documents important company information, activities and achievements across financial years. The appendices also available contain published work, commissioned work in progress, consultancy projects, and presentations and submissions. Show less