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The student journey: the many faces of completion and non-completion in VET

By Bridget Wibrow, Michelle Hall, Tabatha Griffin

This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified instances where program non-completions can be considered as successful student outcomes, possibly reflecting diverse student intentions.

Beyond the standard: motivators of high-performing RTOs

By Joanne Waugh

This research summary explores the importance of altruistic intentions, fostering strong relationships, and embracing inclusive leadership within RTOs to achieve high performance.

Adding value to competency-based training

By Josie Misko, Michelle Circelli

This research examines the strengths and weaknesses of CBT as it is currently applied to the Australian VET system and whether there is cause to consider a broader approach to defining and describing competence and hence considering how best teaching and learning in VET is delivered and assessed.

VET for secondary school students: a research synthesis

By Michelle Circelli, Gitta Siekmann

This synthesis outlines the reasons for choosing in VET programs delivered in schools, including the models of delivery, quality of delivery, and the short and long-term outcomes.

Insights for delivering VET online

By Deniese Cox

This publication offers insights for educators, organisations and institutions to consider when designing and implementing training that is fully or partially online.

Issues in apprenticeships and traineeships – a research synthesis

By John Stanwick, Maree Ackehurst, Kelly Frazer

Many elements combine to make up the apprenticeship system in Australia. In this report, we focus on five enduring issues in the apprenticeship system that have been discussed in research and literature over time.

Review of employment-based training models

By Lisel O'Dwyer

This report identifies the strengths, limitations and effectiveness of employment-based training models and provides international and Australian examples.

Vocational qualification development: lessons from overseas

By Bridget Wibrow, Joanne Waugh

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.

Research messages 2020

By NCVER

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars.

Work-based education in VET

By Kristen Osborne, Maree Ackehurst, Leesha Chan, Rose-Anne Polvere

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.

Rationalising VET qualifications: selected international approaches

By Bridget Wibrow, Joanne Waugh

This report examines international examples from countries that rationalised their VET qualifications so they could respond more effectively to emerging skill needs, and highlights a series of considerations for the Australian VET system.