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Student equity in VET 2021: participation, achievement and… 16 March 2023
By NCVER

This infographic presents snapshots of how different equity groups fare in their VET journey.

This infographic presents snapshots of how different equity groups fare in their VET journey. Show less
Student equity in VET 2020: participation, achievement and… 3 March 2022
By NCVER

This report shows the data for student groups that have historically been disadvantaged in… Show more

This report shows the data for student groups that have historically been disadvantaged in accessing and benefitting from education in Australia. Show less
Student equity in VET: participation, achievement and… 28 June 2021
By NCVER

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
Improving participation and success in VET for… 22 March 2018
By Stephen Lamb, Quentin Maire, Anne Walstab, Graeme Newman, Esther Doecke, Merryn Davies

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course… Show more

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course offerings and institutional learning support. Show less
Supporting tertiary students with disabilities:… 27 November 2015
By Ellie Fossey, Lisa Chaffey, Annie Venville, Priscilla Ennals, Jacinta Douglas, Christine Bigby

Disability can significantly disrupt educational attainment, negatively impacting on employment… Show more

Disability can significantly disrupt educational attainment, negatively impacting on employment prospects, career development and lifetime earnings. What can be done to help support students with a disability or mental illness? Show less
Unfinished business: student perspectives on disclosure of… 22 February 2012
By Annie Venville, Annette Street

Mental illness can be particularly disruptive to education and training outcomes. This report… Show more

Mental illness can be particularly disruptive to education and training outcomes. This report explores the factors that contribute to successful course completion for students with a mental illness, with a particular focus on the role of disclosure. Show less
Breaking down the barriers: strategies to assist… 13 October 2010
By Sandra Cotton

Apprentices with a learning disability can face significant barriers to completing their training.… Show more

Apprentices with a learning disability can face significant barriers to completing their training. This paper explores what these apprentices, their lecturers and disability support staff see as the most effective strategies for helping them to overcome these difficulties. Instructional approaches which accommodate students' learning styles, individual tutoring and supportive relationships were Show less
Disability and learning outcomes: How much does the… 12 August 2008
By Tom Karmel, Nhi Nguyen

On the whole, educational achievements and outcomes from vocational education and training (VET)… Show more

On the whole, educational achievements and outcomes from vocational education and training (VET) are relatively poor for students reporting a disability. This paper sought to isolate the direct effect of being a member of a particular disability group. It found that the direct effect of the disability differs between groups, and is highest for those with a mental illness, a medical condition or a Show less
Who's supporting us? TAFE staff perspectives on… 31 March 2008
By Cydde Miller, Nhi Nguyen

Students reporting a mental illness do poorly in vocational education and training (VET) compared… Show more

Students reporting a mental illness do poorly in vocational education and training (VET) compared with other disability groups. This is a challenge for the VET sector. Teachers and support staff are at the frontline in responding to the needs of these students and this research explored staff perspectives on how TAFE institutes in Australia are supporting students with mental illnesses. Show less
Lessons and challenges: Vocational education in schools -… 21 December 2005
By Kate Barnett, Robin Ryan

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the… Show more

A stocktake of issues and activities in vocational education and training in schools through the perspectives of the published literature and policy documentation between 1997 and 2003 is the subject of this report. It identifies progress made and concludes that vocational programs in schools are meeting expectations and have achieved a legitimate place in the school curriculum, but that several Show less
Identifying the key factors affecting the chance of passing … 2 April 2004
By David John

This report identifies student characteristics - demographic and life-stage factors - which… Show more

This report identifies student characteristics - demographic and life-stage factors - which influence successful completion of vocational education and training (VET) subjects. It finds the likelihood of passing is significantly reduced for people who are Indigenous, have a disability, are of non-English speaking background, are unemployed or are aged 19 years or less. The research is based on Show less
Moving on from enabling courses: Why do some students… 25 February 2004
By Susan Dawe

Some students, who complete a preparatory or pre-vocational course in the vocational education and… Show more

Some students, who complete a preparatory or pre-vocational course in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, re-enrol in the same 'enabling' course or at the same level of qualification in following years. Findings of this report indicate that re-enrolling in enabling courses offers positive outcomes. Students who re-enrol in enabling courses are either undertaking more advanced Show less
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Drivers of student training choices - a focus on student… 8 August 2023
By Bridget Wibrow

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
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on VET 25 May 2023
By Daniella Trimboli, Melinda Lees, Zhihui Zhang

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
Treading water: effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth… 10 November 2022
By Cameron Forrest

This research examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, during the… Show more

This research examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, during the second wave of COVID-19 infections in Australia. Show less
Journeying through VET: a case study of foundation skills… 4 August 2022
By Michelle Circelli, Michelle Hall, Zhenyuan Li,  Adrian Ong,  Patrick Lim

This research analysed the learning journeys and training and employment outcomes of students who… Show more

This research analysed the learning journeys and training and employment outcomes of students who undertake nationally recognised foundation skills programs. Show less
VET for secondary school students: acquiring an array of… 12 April 2019
By Josie Misko, Maree Ackehurst, Rose-Anne Polvere, Tania Erzinger, Patrick Korbel

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
Engaging young early school leavers in vocational training 5 December 2017
By Eric Dommers, George Myconos, Luke Swain, Stephanie Yung, Kira Clarke

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain… Show more

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain early school leavers in VET. Show less
Social media and student outcomes: teacher, student and… 23 November 2017
By Victor Callan, Margaret Johnston

Interviews with teachers, students and employers found that social media can help to improve… Show more

Interviews with teachers, students and employers found that social media can help to improve student engagement and lead to more course completions; however, there were some concerns around its use. Show less
Choosing VET: investigating the VET aspirations of school… 23 October 2017
By Jennifer Gore, Hywel Ellis, Leanne Fray, Maxwell Smith, Adam Lloyd, Carly Berrigan, Andrew Lyell, Natasha Weaver, Kathryn Holmes

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers… Show more

This study investigates the ways in which school students and their parents, carers and teachers talk about VET. Show less

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