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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

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 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

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

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

This publication is a collection of summaries of research projects published by NCVER in 2012. 

This publication is a collection of summaries of research projects published by NCVER in 2012.  Show less

This highly-popular annual publication provides a collection of summaries of research projects… Show more

This highly-popular annual publication provides a collection of summaries of research projects published by NCVER in 2011.  Show less

This document provides a summary of the feedback received to a discussion paper on the Review of… Show more

This document provides a summary of the feedback received to a discussion paper on the Review of the Survey of Employer Use and Views of the VET System and our approach for future iterations of the survey. The discussion paper sought feedback from stakeholders on a range of issues relating to the content and methodology of the survey. The NCVER has used this feedback to identify and define the Show less

Research messages 2010 is a collection of summaries of research projects published by the National… Show more

Research messages 2010 is a collection of summaries of research projects published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The summaries are clustered under five broad themes used by NCVER to organise its research and analysis: Industry and employers; Students and individuals; Teaching and learning: VET system; and VET in context. Research messages 2010 also has an Show less

This survey collects information about the destinations of apprentices and trainees approximately… Show more

This survey collects information about the destinations of apprentices and trainees approximately nine months after leaving their training. Information was collected on employment outcomes, reasons for non-completion, satisfaction with the apprenticeship or traineeship, and further study destinations. Show less

This publication provides a synopsis of the issues surrounding attrition in apprenticeships and… Show more

This publication provides a synopsis of the issues surrounding attrition in apprenticeships and traineeships, as identified in recent research reports. An analysis of recent NCVER data relating to completion levels has also been incorporated. Show less

There has been growing concern about skill shortages in a number of sectors in the Australian… Show more

There has been growing concern about skill shortages in a number of sectors in the Australian labour market in the past couple of years with an increased demand for some skills as a result of improvements in the Australian economy. However, such concerns are not particularly new since skill shortages are a recurring and persistent feature of the Australian labour market. In this report, available Show less

This research at a glance provides a summary of the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken… Show more

This research at a glance provides a summary of the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken into Australia's apprenticeship system, which is published by NCVER in the two volumes - Australian apprenticeships: Facts, fiction and future and Australian apprenticeships: Research readings. Show less

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of apprenticeships in… Show more

This publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of apprenticeships in Australia (including the introduction of traineeships and new apprenticeships). The rapid growth and transformation of the system over the past decade is examined in detail and proposals for the future of apprenticeships in Australia are explored. Show less

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the automotive repairs and… Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the automotive repairs and service trades over the period 1995 to 1999 including age, AQF level and geographic region, along with employment trends and forecasts for occupations in these trades. [revised and updated] Show less

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the electrical and electronic… Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the electrical and electronic trades over the period 1995 to 1999 including age, AQF level and geographic region, along with employment trends and forecasts for occupations in these trades. [revised and updated] Show less

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the mechanical engineering and … Show more

This publication provides information on apprentices and trainees in the mechanical engineering and fabrication trades over the period 1995 to 1999 including age, AQF level and geographic region, along with employment trends and forecasts for occupations in these trades. [revised and updated] Show less