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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

NCVER's latest strategic plan outlines the vision and mission, and 5 strategic objectives and 6… Show more

NCVER's latest strategic plan outlines the vision and mission, and 5 strategic objectives and 6 interrelated standards of quality, that will direct company activities for the next 3 years. Show less

A summary of employment outcomes and satisfaction levels of students who completed their vocational … Show more

A summary of employment outcomes and satisfaction levels of students who completed their vocational education and training in Australia during 2019, using data collected in mid-2020. Includes information on the impact of COVID-19. Show less

This report provides a forecast of completion rates for VET qualifications commenced between 2015… Show more

This report provides a forecast of completion rates for VET qualifications commenced between 2015 and 2018 at certificate I or above. Completion rates are projected for the first 3 years, with actual rates available from the fourth year on. Show less

This report highlights the benefits, challenges and best practices of work-based education in VET… Show more

This report highlights the benefits, challenges and best practices of work-based education in VET programs that involve a student working in a related occupational area to further their learning. Show less

Part 3: examines the experiences of the traditional trade apprentice through findings from the 2019 … Show more

Part 3: examines the experiences of the traditional trade apprentice through findings from the 2019 Apprentice and Trainee Experience and Destination Survey. Show less

Provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who completed (completers) or… Show more

Provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who completed (completers) or cancelled or withdrew (non-completers) from an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2019 compared with 2008 and 2010. Show less

This report describes the current system for granting RPL in Australian VET, including the nature… Show more

This report describes the current system for granting RPL in Australian VET, including the nature and types of RPL being granted and what factors (if any) affect the likelihood of it being granted to a student. Show less

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of international onshore students who completed… Show more

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of international onshore students who completed their VET qualification in Australia in 2018. 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 provides a summary of outcomes and satisfaction for students who completed or… Show more

This report provides a summary of outcomes and satisfaction for students who completed or cancelled/withdrew from an apprenticeship or traineeship in 2018, including personal and training characteristics, and information on further study. Show less

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine… Show more

This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine trends across all qualifications delivered fully online. 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

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass… Show more

While statistical analysis cannot confirm a connection between course duration and subject pass rates, it has been identified as a key facilitating factor in consultation with providers, regulators and industry peak bodies. 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 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 paper outlines how the methodology used to determine government-funded VET program completion… Show more

This paper outlines how the methodology used to determine government-funded VET program completion rates can now also be used for total VET activity program completion rates. Show less

This technical paper reports on the 2018 self-reported graduate model review. This statistical… Show more

This technical paper reports on the 2018 self-reported graduate model review. This statistical model is used to predict whether Student Outcomes Survey participants who self-report as graduates are ‘actual’ graduates according to official definitions. Show less

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publicly released research activities, including… Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publicly released research activities, including reports, summaries, infographics, occasional papers, presentations and webinars produced by the company in 2017. Show less

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in… Show more

The main socio-demographic characteristics associated with being persistently not employed, in education or training (NEET) are early school leaving and having children. Show less