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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

This research examines the factors that influence employers’ decisions when choosing training… Show more

This research examines the factors that influence employers’ decisions when choosing training options, particularly nationally recognised training. Show less

Many elements combine to make up the apprenticeship system in Australia. In this report, we focus… Show more

Many elements combine to make up the apprenticeship system in Australia. In this report, we focus on five enduring issues in the apprenticeship system that have been discussed in research and literature over time. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Government-funded students and courses: January to June … Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Government-funded students and courses: January to June 2021 provided a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in Australia. It contains information on students, programs, subjects and training providers Show less

This publication reviews the current trends in how workplace-based delivery of training is… Show more

This publication reviews the current trends in how workplace-based delivery of training is distributed, including where entire programs are delivered in this way. Additionally, data from the Student Outcomes Survey was used to model the effect of a student receiving workplace-based delivery on employment and achievement outcomes Show less

This technical report provides an evaluation of three alternative methodological approaches for… Show more

This technical report provides an evaluation of three alternative methodological approaches for calculating completion rate projections for apprentices and trainees. Show less

This report presents data trends in apprentice and trainee training activity in 2020 as compared… Show more

This report presents data trends in apprentice and trainee training activity in 2020 as compared with 2019, to provide insights into the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis focuses on monthly counts of contract commencements, suspensions, cancellations and withdrawals, and completions. Show less

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

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

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