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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

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 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

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

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

Presents information on students who undertook VET as part of their senior secondary certificate of … Show more

Presents information on students who undertook VET as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2019. 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 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 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 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 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 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 report brings together recent NCVER research that highlights the specific and complex issues… Show more

This report brings together recent NCVER research that highlights the specific and complex issues students face when transitioning from school to VET, and suggests how student outcomes can be improved. Show less

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course… Show more

VET outcomes may be improved if training providers take a more regional approach to course offerings and institutional learning support. 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

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain… Show more

As participation rates of young people in VET decline, opportunities exist to engage and retain early school leavers in VET. 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 summary brings together the findings from two research projects looking at the aspirations,… Show more

This summary brings together the findings from two research projects looking at the aspirations, intentions and choice of students considering vocational education and training. Show less

This research offers insight into the options available to individuals as they navigate the VET… Show more

This research offers insight into the options available to individuals as they navigate the VET market. 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

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