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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

NCVER’s annual report documents important company information, activities and achievements across… Show more

NCVER’s annual report documents important company information, activities and achievements across the financial year. The appendices also contain details of published work, consultancy projects, and presentations and submissions. 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 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

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 paper highlights examples that have eroded clear differentiation between the VET and higher… Show more

This paper highlights examples that have eroded clear differentiation between the VET and higher education sectors, as well as their mutual value within a coherent tertiary education system. Show less

Based on case studies, this guide sets out best practice principles to help VET providers move into … Show more

Based on case studies, this guide sets out best practice principles to help VET providers move into higher education delivery. Show less

What are the major drivers and key challenges facing VET providers that transition to offering… Show more

What are the major drivers and key challenges facing VET providers that transition to offering higher education qualifications? A valuable resource for VET providers considering higher education delivery. Show less

What are the key issues and possible solutions identified by Australian VET research from 2011–14?

What are the key issues and possible solutions identified by Australian VET research from 2011–14? Show less

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'.

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'. Show less

A snapshot showing how transitions for young Australians continue to change, based on the 2013… Show more

A snapshot showing how transitions for young Australians continue to change, based on the 2013 Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report. Show less

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the… Show more

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report. Show less

Looking at the past can teach us about what directions the future can take. A group of prominent… Show more

Looking at the past can teach us about what directions the future can take. A group of prominent thinkers reflected on the Committee on the Future of Tertiary Education report (the Martin report) to offer thought-provoking ideas to spark debate and further fresh thinking on tertiary education. Show less

In this audio interview, Francesca Beddie discusses her paper, What next for tertiary education?… Show more

In this audio interview, Francesca Beddie discusses her paper, What next for tertiary education? Some preliminary sketches, which presents some thought-provoking ideas from prominent tertiary education thinkers who came together to reflect on the Committee on the Future of Tertiary Education report (the Martin report). Show less

Imagine a new landscape for education. Reflecting on the past, through the Martin report of the… Show more

Imagine a new landscape for education. Reflecting on the past, through the Martin report of the binary education system and the Dawkins reforms which unified the tertiary education system, Francesca Beddie looks at contemporary policy and future possibilities for tertiary education. Show less

Around a quarter of young people in the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) report… Show more

Around a quarter of young people in the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) report moderate to high levels of financial stress, but other reasons appear to influence study outcomes.  Show less

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they?

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they? Show less

Differences persist between genders in the uptake of physical and life science careers.

Differences persist between genders in the uptake of physical and life science careers. Show less

Developing students' information literacy skills can help make the transition from VET to… Show more

Developing students' information literacy skills can help make the transition from VET to university more successful. Show less