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An analysis of the first year of quarterly collected and reported data on government-funded… Show more

An analysis of the first year of quarterly collected and reported data on government-funded students and courses. 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

A high number of young early school leavers rely on private ‘for profit’ registered training… Show more

A high number of young early school leavers rely on private ‘for profit’ registered training organisations to help renew or continue their education. This paper looks at the nature of the training provided, and the ways by which training organisations respond to the needs of these young learners. Show less

This paper examines the key trends in VET participation during the period 1996 to 2014. It also… Show more

This paper examines the key trends in VET participation during the period 1996 to 2014. It also looks at key policy developments and the prevailing economic conditions during this period. 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

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper… Show more

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper looks at the motivation of firms in both countries to become involved in apprenticeship training. Show less

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support… Show more

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support arrangements play in helping young Australian apprentices make the transition from school to work. 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

Understanding the costs and benefits of vocational education and training can provide a basis for… Show more

Understanding the costs and benefits of vocational education and training can provide a basis for making more informed funding decisions. Show less

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades… Show more

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades means it is timely to understand how the market structure has changed. Show less

This infographic addresses some common perceptions of the VET market structure.

This infographic addresses some common perceptions of the VET market structure. Show less

A more complete picture of all investment in training above and beyond that which is currently… Show more

A more complete picture of all investment in training above and beyond that which is currently collected would be very useful for policy development. Show less

This infographic covers a small number of research and statistical publications under the… Show more

This infographic covers a small number of research and statistical publications under the Apprenticeships theme in the main report. Its focus being on factors influencing apprenticeship completions from 2005 - 2015. Show less

Using the framework developed by NCVER, this case study evaluation reveals the extent to which… Show more

Using the framework developed by NCVER, this case study evaluation reveals the extent to which NCVER's publications are influencing policy and practice in the vocational education and training sector. Show less

This first reporting of total VET activity has enriched our current knowledge of the VET market and … Show more

This first reporting of total VET activity has enriched our current knowledge of the VET market and begins to tell the story of Australia’s training market through preliminary analysis and comparisons of government-funded training providers, and private training providers. 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

Transferable skills perform an invaluable role in cross-occupational mobility, but there are… Show more

Transferable skills perform an invaluable role in cross-occupational mobility, but there are opportunities to improve the way they are developed and how they are understood in the labour market. Show less

This literature review discusses methods for better engaging survey respondents, in particular the… Show more

This literature review discusses methods for better engaging survey respondents, in particular the gamification of web surveys as well as optimising surveys for multiple mobile devices. 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