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Research outlining how Aboriginal-led, culturally responsive and place-based approaches to… Show more

Research outlining how Aboriginal-led, culturally responsive and place-based approaches to Australian vocational education and training can be more effectively embedded to deliver meaningful education, employment and personal development outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners. Show less

Apprentices and trainees 2025 — September quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and… Show more

Apprentices and trainees 2025 — September quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory. Show less

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who undertook an… Show more

This report provides a summary of the outcomes of apprentices and trainees who undertook an apprenticeship or traineeship during 2024. It includes those who completed their training (completers) and those who cancelled or withdrew (non-completers). Show less

Provides a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in… Show more

Provides a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in Australia. It contains information on students, programs, subjects, and training providers. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2025 — June quarter provides a … Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2025 — June quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory. Show less

Provides a summary of the outcomes of students who completed nationally recognised vocational… Show more

Provides a summary of the outcomes of students who completed nationally recognised vocational education and training delivered by registered training organisations in Australia during 2024 using survey data collected in 2025. Show less

The biennial Survey of employers’ use and views of the VET system measures employers’ use of and… Show more

The biennial Survey of employers’ use and views of the VET system measures employers’ use of and satisfaction with the VET system over the previous 12 months. Show less

This technical paper provides details underpinning the new and previous methodologies for… Show more

This technical paper provides details underpinning the new and previous methodologies for calculating completion and attrition rates at three different hierarchical levels: Individuals, apprenticeships, and contracts. Show less

This publication provides an overview of completion and attrition rates for apprentices and… Show more

This publication provides an overview of completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees in Australia. It reports on both apprenticeships and traineeships undertaken within traditional trade-based occupations and non-trade occupations. Show less

Previous NCVER annual reports are available here. They document important company information,… Show more

Previous NCVER annual reports are available here. They document important company information, activities and achievements across financial years. Show less

This report outlines the research, products, services, key activities we delivered for the 2024-25… Show more

This report outlines the research, products, services, key activities we delivered for the 2024-25 financial year. Show less

This report presents completion rates for nationally recognised VET qualifications, at the… Show more

This report presents completion rates for nationally recognised VET qualifications, at the certificate I level or higher, delivered by Australian registered training organisations (RTOs). Show less

This publication provides a detailed look at the flow of public funding in Australia’s VET sector,… Show more

This publication provides a detailed look at the flow of public funding in Australia’s VET sector, and covers funding sources, supported activities, and distribution to training providers. The publication is based on 2024 data provided by the Australian, state and territory government departments responsible for administering funds for Australia’s VET system. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of data relating to domestic… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of data relating to domestic Government-funded VET activity delivered in Australia. It contains information on students, programs, subjects, and training providers. Show less

This publication presents information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by… Show more

This publication presents information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2024. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2025 — March quarter provides… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2025 — March quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory. Show less

Provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and… Show more

Provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered in 2024 by Australian registered training providers (RTOs). Show less

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2024 report shows that student enrolments in… Show more

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2024 report shows that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) have increased in the 12 months to December 2024. Show less

In keeping with the 'No Frills' National VET Research Conference theme 'Diverse voices in VET',… Show more

In keeping with the 'No Frills' National VET Research Conference theme 'Diverse voices in VET', this discussion paper focuses on the broad range of stakeholders in Australia’s vocational education and training sector, in particular the three key ones: industry, registered training providers and VET students and apprentices. Show less

This research found that students who undertake foundation skills training alongside other VET… Show more

This research found that students who undertake foundation skills training alongside other VET programs are more likely to complete their studies and secure employment. Show less