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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 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

This good practice guide explores the types of social media being used in vocational education and… Show more

This good practice guide explores the types of social media being used in vocational education and training (VET) courses, the benefits and pitfalls of using social media in teaching and learning, as well as tips for incorporating into VET courses. Show less

Approximately 70% of all employees in Australia participated in formal or non-formal education and… Show more

Approximately 70% of all employees in Australia participated in formal or non-formal education and training in 2011—12, and a significant majority of them received employer support for it. Show less

Based on the findings from five case studies, this guide looks at the important factors that enable … Show more

Based on the findings from five case studies, this guide looks at the important factors that enable VET retention and ensure good practice in remote Australian communities. Show less

This good practice guide looks at developing and sustaining successful partnerships between… Show more

This good practice guide looks at developing and sustaining successful partnerships between employers and training providers, and the potential benefits and challenges of these partnerships. Show less

Research messages brings together the key messages from all NCVER research reports published in… Show more

Research messages brings together the key messages from all NCVER research reports published in 2016, as well as other relevant and informative resources, including summaries, infographics and statistical papers. 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

Research published by NCVER in 2015 can be broadly categorised into two streams: qualifications and … Show more

Research published by NCVER in 2015 can be broadly categorised into two streams: qualifications and participation. Show less

This guide is designed to assist tertiary practitioners in determining and implementing additional… Show more

This guide is designed to assist tertiary practitioners in determining and implementing additional supports for students with a disability or mental illness. Show less

This good practice guide aims to assist employers, employment agencies and support services, and… Show more

This good practice guide aims to assist employers, employment agencies and support services, and training providers in designing programs that help displaced older workers find new jobs. Show less

This is a summary of the analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Student Data Collection over the period… Show more

This is a summary of the analysis of the VET FEE-HELP Student Data Collection over the period 2009–14 used to investigate the characteristics of those who accessed VET FEE-HELP and the likelihood of these students completing their training. 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

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

Find out what the findings of a three-year research program exploring vocations mean for government … Show more

Find out what the findings of a three-year research program exploring vocations mean for government and policy-makers; industry; qualification and approval bodies; and tertiary education providers and school educators. Show less

Bringing together the key messages from all research reports published in 2014.

Bringing together the key messages from all research reports published in 2014. 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

This edition of Research messages brings together the key messages from all research reports… Show more

This edition of Research messages brings together the key messages from all research reports published in 2013. 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 summary looks at the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), which follow young… Show more

This summary looks at the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), which follow young people as they make the transition from school to further study and work. It particularly focuses on research which gauges how concepts such as wellbeing and social capital are measured for students, as well as pathways from school to work, ‘at risk’ youth, and the effect of combining school and Show less