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Note: This publication has been superseded. It presented information on the vocational education… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. It presented information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2022. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. The Government-funded students and courses 2022 report… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. The Government-funded students and courses 2022 report shows that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) have declined in the 12 months to December 2022. 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

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains … Show more

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains to electric vehicles (EV) using NCVER and external information. Show less

Research messages is a summary of research produced by NCVER each year. This year’s compilation… Show more

Research messages is a summary of research produced by NCVER each year. This year’s compilation includes a range of research activities undertaken during 2023, comprising of research reports, summaries, occasional papers, presentations, webinars, consultancies, submissions, the 32nd ‘No Frills’ national research conference, and various additions to VOCEDplus knowledge resources. Show less

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore… Show more

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore whether young people who would have previously chosen an apprenticeship have instead entered university, this analysis uses data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Youth (LSAY) to compare the characteristics of apprenticeship-bound with university-bound young people and to look at if they have changed Show less

Provides a summary of the outcomes of students who completed nationally recognised vocational… Show more

Provides a summary of the outcomes of students who completed nationally recognised vocational education and training delivered by registered training organisations in Australia during 2022 using survey data collected in 2023. Show less

This report provides an insight into the flow of funding into the public VET sector, what is… Show more

This report provides an insight into the flow of funding into the public VET sector, what is funded, and how it is distributed. Information is derived from the National VET Funding Collection, which was introduced in 2017 to replace the National VET Finance Collection. Show less

Previous NCVER annual reports are available here. They document important company information,… Show more

Previous NCVER annual reports are available here. They document important company information, activities and achievements across financial years. Show less

This report outlines the research, products, services, key activities we delivered for the last… Show more

This report outlines the research, products, services, key activities we delivered for the last financial year. 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

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

Building effective RTO-employer partnerships provides insights into strategies for RTOs that foster … Show more

Building effective RTO-employer partnerships provides insights into strategies for RTOs that foster the development of quality partnerships with employers. Show less

Effective partnerships between training providers and employers are important for ensuring a robust … Show more

Effective partnerships between training providers and employers are important for ensuring a robust VET sector. Show less

VET qualification completion rates 2022 presents observed actual completion rates for nationally… Show more

VET qualification completion rates 2022 presents observed actual completion rates for nationally recognised qualifications that commenced in 2017 and 2018 using the latest collection of total VET activity data. Show less

This report investigates the influence of student support service offerings on students’ choice of… Show more

This report investigates the influence of student support service offerings on students’ choice of training provider and how they compare with other drivers of student choice, for example, course cost, delivery mode and travel time. In particular, the research focuses on health and welfare support, career counselling and job-search support, and tutoring and guidance on study skills. Show less

This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue… Show more

This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue to foster adaptability in the face of ongoing change. Show less

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

This research identified effective teaching practices and student support services that facilitate… Show more

This research identified effective teaching practices and student support services that facilitate the successful online delivery of VET, including in blended delivery. Show less

This research explores the key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of VET and… Show more

This research explores the key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of VET and examines how students and training providers have responded in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment. Show less