This paper is a discussion of existing work by NCVER and others on the role of VET in preparing individuals for the current and future workforce.
Note: This publication has been discontinued. 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.
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.
This guide offers advice to providers and policy-makers on the incorporation of digital skills into VET delivery.
This guide focuses on the implications for VET educators of the increasing need to include digital skills in VET delivery.
This project explores if the international definitions of IVET and CVET are also suitable for the Australian VET system, including reviews of international literature and consultation with Australian VET experts.
This report provides estimates of the size and nature of the Australian vocational education and training workforce. Data was collected through the 2019 National VET Workforce survey from registered training organisations (RTOs). The report presents estimates of the number of individuals working in RTOs with a particular focus on trainers and assessors. Information was also collected about volunteers who play an important role in some RTOs.
This report uses an integrated dataset to investigate the post-school employment and training destinations of secondary school students who undertook VET for secondary school students (VET in schools) programs in 2011.
This guide presents an analytic framework that summarizes some of the main elements and issues that need to be considered in measuring ROI. This includes establishing the scope, context and purpose for measuring ROI, adopting guiding principles, identifying costs, benefits and factors that impact on ROI, and approaches to data collection and analysis.
This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars.
This project represents the second phase of a study investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade apprenticeships still has merit. Field consultation confirms strong support for continuing the traditional combination of on-and-off-the-job training under a training contract.
Part one of a three-part suite investigating the extent to which the traditional approach to trade apprenticeships still has merit, or if it requires adjustments to make it more relevant to current needs.
Note: This publication has been discontinued. The report provided 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.
Uses data from the Census and ABS Survey of Qualifications & Work to analyse trends in qualification levels within occupations from 2006-16 to show a general upward shift in qualifications held by workers.
The report presents an analysis of nationally recognised ‘training package’ skill sets, and shows how both skill sets numbers and reported enrolments have grown in recent years.
This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine trends across all qualifications delivered fully online.
This study compares the completion rates of apprentices and trainees employed with group training organisations versus those employed with direct employers.
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.
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.
This ‘No Frills’ 2019 discussion paper explores how, as jobs and industries develop, workers will require ongoing upskilling and reskilling to maintain their position in the workforce.