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This publication provides a summary of data relating to estimated students, programs, subjects and… Show more

This publication provides a summary of data relating to estimated students, programs, subjects and training providers in Australia’s government-funded vocational education and training (VET) system. 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 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

The quarterly data release show trade and non-trade commencements increased to 55 680 in the March… Show more

The quarterly data release show trade and non-trade commencements increased to 55 680 in the March quarter, up 2.2% on the same quarter in 2018. Show less

Download this report for the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition… Show more

Download this report for the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees. Show less

This report provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other… Show more

This report provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other government providers (such as universities), community education providers and other registered providers 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

The Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard aims to assess the accuracy of the… Show more

The Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard aims to assess the accuracy of the estimates published by NCVER. This guide provides instructions on how to use the dashboard. Show less

With their deep connections to industry, employers and the world of work, Australian… Show more

With their deep connections to industry, employers and the world of work, Australian apprenticeships have the potential to address skills challenges posed by Industry 4.0. Show less

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were… Show more

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were working, studying or both. Show less

This research summary provides evidence of the changing nature of apprenticeships over a 20-year… Show more

This research summary provides evidence of the changing nature of apprenticeships over a 20-year period (1996–2016), with a focus on a comparison of trade and non-trade apprentices and trainees. Show less

This paper captures the views arising from a stakeholder forum held on 25 October 2016, at which… Show more

This paper captures the views arising from a stakeholder forum held on 25 October 2016, at which participants discussed the future of Australian apprenticeships. 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

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

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

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

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways… Show more

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways such as recognition of prior learning and early completion. Show less

The nature of apprenticeships is changing. Uptake of recognition of prior learning and the impacts… Show more

The nature of apprenticeships is changing. Uptake of recognition of prior learning and the impacts of the earlier completion confirms there is considerable demand for alternative pathways into a trade. Show less

How does the labour market reward students who complete a qualification compared to those who only… Show more

How does the labour market reward students who complete a qualification compared to those who only compete modules? On average qualifications provide higher returns but the results vary depending on the trade. Show less