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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

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

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 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

This report explores occupations that can be entered into via either a vocational education and… Show more

This report explores occupations that can be entered into via either a vocational education and training (VET) pathway or a higher education pathway. It examines whether these individuals do the same job tasks and roles, if there are differences in how well the qualifications prepare them for the role and whether they have the same occupation and employment outcomes, such as salary and career Show less

This report explores the characteristics and sustainability of different models of highly… Show more

This report explores the characteristics and sustainability of different models of highly integrated VET and HE qualifications. Show less

This report investigates skill underutilisation in Australian workers by examining patterns of… Show more

This report investigates skill underutilisation in Australian workers by examining patterns of over-skilling and over-qualification and the pathways of people into jobs where they are over-skilled. Show less

This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of… Show more

This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of Qualifications and Work (2018-19). Show less

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including … Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars. Show less

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in… Show more

Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in qualification levels within occupations from 2006-16 to show a general upward shift in qualifications held by workers. Show less

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they… Show more

This report uses 10 years of LSAY data to reveal five main pathways taken by young people as they transition from school to work. It also identifies factors that influence pathway choice, offering potential policy cues. 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 report brings together information collected by NCVER, the ABS and the Department of Education … Show more

This report brings together information collected by NCVER, the ABS and the Department of Education and Training to provide data on students enrolled in school, VET and higher education. Show less

This analysis looks at the relationship between emerging technologies and required skills, and… Show more

This analysis looks at the relationship between emerging technologies and required skills, and offers key findings for the VET sector to consider in planning training packages for the future. Show less

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

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

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper… Show more

There is an increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills in the Australian economy. This paper looks at how the vocational education and training sector can play a role in developing these skills. Show less

This paper provides an insight into trends in Indigenous employment and training programs… Show more

This paper provides an insight into trends in Indigenous employment and training programs emphasising the need to support the move to higher level education and skilling. Show less

This paper puts into context Indigenous participation in VET and employment and highlights how VET… Show more

This paper puts into context Indigenous participation in VET and employment and highlights how VET and higher education leads to higher levels of employment. Show less

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation… Show more

This report examines Indigenous participation in VET and highlights a high level of participation and a shift towards higher-level qualifications. Show less