WHAT WE DO
The custodian of Australia's VET evidence
NCVER is Australia's principal provider of research, statistics and evaluation in vocational education and training. We work on behalf of the Commonwealth and state and territory governments.
Our data underpins national reporting on the VET system, informs policy at every level of government, and gives training providers, researchers and the public a trusted, independent view of how the sector is performing.
We are a not-for-profit company owned by the federal, state and territory ministers responsible for training.
Collect and steward national VET data
We collect, validate and manage Australia's national VET data collections, providing the trusted foundation for insights into the skills system.
Deliver insights and analysis
We transform VET data and research into meaningful insights and evidence that help governments, providers, industry and communities make informed decisions.
Publish trusted national evidence
We produce official statistics, reports and insight products that improve understanding of skills, training and workforce outcomes across Australia.
Build products for users
We create accessible products that help users explore, understand and apply VET evidence.
How we're governed
A not-for-profit company owned by the Commonwealth and state and territory skills Ministers overseen by an independent Board.
Skills Ministers
NCVER is owned jointly by the Commonwealth and state and territory Skills Ministers, supporting a shared approach to stewarding Australia's VET data and evidence.
Board of Directors
An independent Board provides strategic oversight and governance, helping ensure NCVER delivers trusted, high-quality data, insights and evidence for Australia's VET system.
Not-for-profit company
NCVER operates as an independent not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, enabling it to provide impartial evidence while remaining accountable to its Members.
HOW WE WORK
The principles behind trusted VET data and insights
Trusted
We act with integrity, impartiality and authority, ensuring the data, insights and evidence we provide can be relied upon by governments, industry, providers and the community.
Connected
We work closely with stakeholders across Australia's skills system to understand needs, share knowledge and deliver value through our products and services.
Responsive
We listen, adapt and evolve our products, services and insights to meet changing priorities and user needs.
Insightful
We apply evidence, analysis and curiosity to turn data into meaningful insights that support better decisions and outcomes.
WHO WE WORK WITH
Serving the whole VET system
Governments
Commonwealth, state and territory departments use our data and research to design and evaluate VET policy.
Training providers
RTOs report through our national collections and use our tools to benchmark their own performance.
Researchers
Academic and sector researchers draw on VOCEDplus and our microdata for independent analysis.
The public
Students, employers and the media rely on our statistics for a clear, evidence-based view of VET.
NCVER Constitution
The NCVER Constitution is the foundational document that outlines the internal rules for managing the Company. It defines the relationship between various stakeholders, including Members, Directors and Officers of the Company. It sets the framework for decision-making processes within the Company and is essential for ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Statement of Expectations and Statement of Intent
In September 2024 the Commonwealth, State and Territory Skills & Training Ministers endorsed a Statement of Members’ Expectations for NCVER. NCVER’s Statement of Intent responds to the Statement of Expectations signed by the Ministers and outlines how we plan to fulfill our critical role in the VET system.
Read both statements here.
Strategic plan
NCVER's strategic plan: 2026-30 (103 KB PDF) sets out how NCVER will deliver on our mission to provide trusted data and insights that help Australia’s VET system work better for people, businesses and communities.
Annual report
NCVER's Annual report documents important company information, activities, and achievements across financial years.
Have a question about VET data or research?
Our team can help you find the right statistic, dataset or publication, or point you to the tool that fits your research question.
OUR HISTORY
Four decades of national VET evidence
A national centre is established
Created by ministers to strengthen Australia's VET evidence base.
National VET data collections take shape
NCVER assumes responsibility for national statistics and data collections.
Digital access to VET evidence expands
New standards, surveys and online tools make VET data more accessible than ever before.
Australia's trusted source of VET data and insights
Delivering evidence that supports better decisions across the skills system.