This is the first of two reports which examine how the VET sector initially responded to COVID-19 through the increased use of online training delivery and begins to explore possible implications this might have on future training delivery modes.
Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided an estimate of nationally recognised training activity undertaken on a government-funded or fee-for-service basis up until 31 December 2020, as delivered by Australian providers in onshore and offshore locations.
The impact of COVID-19 on industry innovation, skills and need for training - insights from businesses in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality and tourism.
Government-funded students and courses contains information on the number and characteristics of students undertaking government-funded VET in Australia during 2020
Note: this publication has been superseded. It Presented information on vocational education and training undertaken by students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education in 2020.
This report presents the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees.
Validation of assessment tools, processes and outcomes is an important element of the quality of assessment in vocational education and training (VET). This research explores how registered training organisations (RTOs) conduct independent validation of assessment (IVA) and what industry involvement they have in these processes.
In this discussion paper, we consider how past reforms and changes in VET have combined to shape the VET system of today and to frame how issues are approached.
Student equity in VET: participation, achievement, and outcomes highlights how different equity groups fare in their VET journey.
This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of Qualifications and Work (2018-19).
New analysis of short-course training in VET reveals for the first time the size, extent, and characteristics of this form of training.
The report explores the development processes associated with VET qualifications in selected countries and compares them with the current process in Australia, with the aim of identifying any areas where efficiencies can be made.
This report examines how students who completed a VET qualification in 2019 were impacted by the pandemic in terms of their employment outcomes at the end of May 2020.
This research discusses the role of VET in mitigating the effects of economic downturns on young people and helping them move into employment.
Please note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of international onshore students who completed their VET qualification in Australia in 2019.
This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on industry's role in VET over the last decade.
This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars.
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.
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 through to 2025.
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.