This research examined the lived experiences of young people aged about 20 in 2020, during the second wave of COVID-19 infections in Australia.
This report explores the characteristics and sustainability of different models of highly integrated VET and HE qualifications.
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.
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.
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.
This study analyses data gathered from NCVER collections and interviews with RTO staff to examine trends across all qualifications delivered fully online.
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.
This project gathered industry perspectives on the concept of higher apprenticeships along with views from other stakeholders in the VET and higher education systems.
This paper highlights examples that have eroded clear differentiation between the VET and higher education sectors, as well as their mutual value within a coherent tertiary education system.
This literature review focusses on the critical continuing development of the adult language, literacy and numeracy, and employability skills workforce.
This paper summarises the key findings from a technical review into the validity of the method long used in estimating completion rates for government-funded VET programs.
Nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) in Australia predominantly consists of enrolments in training package qualifications or skill sets. This report examines the pattern of enrolments in training package qualifications to explore the uptake and utility of these qualifications.
How does the labour market reward students who complete a qualification compared to those who only compete modules? On average qualifications provide higher returns but the results vary depending on the trade.
What are the major drivers and key challenges facing VET providers that transition to offering higher education qualifications? A valuable resource for VET providers considering higher education delivery.
What does it take for stronger vocational streams – a set of related occupations in a broader field of practice – to prevail in four industries?
Does industry support a new approach to qualifications based on vocational streams and productive capabilities and how we implement this?
How do different countries develop, endorse and review vocational education and training qualifications?
An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report.
The quality and rigour of assessments in VET have been key concerns for VET policy-makers, which questions the credibility of VET qualifications.