This research found that students who undertake foundation skills training alongside other VET programs are more likely to complete their studies and secure employment.
This research uniquely amplifies the voices of First Nations and migrant learners who have disengaged from foundation skills courses. By understanding their goals, experiences, and recommendations, ways to better support their completion are identified. The research explores how these learners first encountered the courses, their motivations for enrolling, the supports available, and the barriers they continue to face. Participants directly shared their training experiences and suggested improvements, offering valuable insights to enhance the effectiveness of foundation skills programs.
This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains to electric vehicles (EV) using NCVER and external information.
This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue to foster adaptability in the face of ongoing change.
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.
This research analysed the learning journeys and training and employment outcomes of students who undertake nationally recognised foundation skills programs.
This report investigates skill underutilisation in Australian workers by examining patterns of over-skilling and over-qualification and the pathways of people into jobs where they are over-skilled.
The impact of COVID-19 on industry innovation, skills and need for training - insights from businesses in manufacturing, healthcare and hospitality and tourism.
This report analyses the qualifications people held in Australia using the ABS Survey of Qualifications and Work (2018-19).
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 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.
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 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 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.
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 ‘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.
This report examines the current digital skills demand and supply situation in Australia via two sector case studies and a broader survey of HR, skills and training decision-makers across a wide array of industries.
This annual publication summarises NCVER’s publications and events for the previous year, including reports, summaries, infographics, presentations and webinars.