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Cross-occupational skill transferability: challenges and… 8 June 2016
By Darryn Snell, Victor Gekara, Krystle Gatt

Transferable skills perform an invaluable role in cross-occupational mobility, but there are… Show more

Transferable skills perform an invaluable role in cross-occupational mobility, but there are opportunities to improve the way they are developed and how they are understood in the labour market. Show less
The impact of disadvantage on VET completion and employment … 22 March 2016
By Duncan McVicar, Domenico Tabasso

One size doesn’t fit all: completion and employment gaps exist between different groups of… Show more

One size doesn’t fit all: completion and employment gaps exist between different groups of disadvantaged learners and their non-disadvantaged peers, which requires a tailored approach for disadvantaged students. But closing the completion gap will not necessarily result in closing the employment gap. Show less
Jurisdictional approaches to student training entitlements: … 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This report documents the implementation of the national student training entitlement funding model … Show more

This report documents the implementation of the national student training entitlement funding model within Australia's states and territories, and assesses the commonalities and differences between the jurisdictions. Show less
Student entitlement models in Australia's national… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This paper summarises a variety of views on the development of the nationally-coordinated student… Show more

This paper summarises a variety of views on the development of the nationally-coordinated student entitlement system from 17 thought leaders with longstanding involvement in the VET system. Show less
The development of Australia's national training… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna

This paper reflects on the history of VET in Australia over the last two decades and explores the… Show more

This paper reflects on the history of VET in Australia over the last two decades and explores the how the system has evolved in an effort to strike a balance between specific local, industry and learner needs. Show less
From volunteering to paid employment: skills transfer in… 9 November 2015
By Mark Keough

This report examines key factors in the resourcing and efficacy of training for South Australian… Show more

This report examines key factors in the resourcing and efficacy of training for South Australian Country Fire Service volunteers. Volunteers use skills gained through formal and informal vocational education in the public safety sector in other parts of their working life and greater recognition of this process is warranted. Show less
Adult trade apprentices: exploring the significance of… 29 September 2015
By Jo Hargreaves, Davinia Blomberg

The nature of apprenticeships is changing. Uptake of recognition of prior learning and the impacts… Show more

The nature of apprenticeships is changing. Uptake of recognition of prior learning and the impacts of the earlier completion confirms there is considerable demand for alternative pathways into a trade. Show less
The returns to completion or partial completion of a… 29 September 2015
By Tham Lu

How does the labour market reward students who complete a qualification compared to those who only… Show more

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. Show less
Competency progression and completion: how is the policy… 29 September 2015
By Berwyn Clayton, Hugh Guthrie, Pam Every, Regan Harding

Progression through training should be based on skills attained rather than time served, but the… Show more

Progression through training should be based on skills attained rather than time served, but the time-based approach to apprentice training remains dominant. This report investigates the factors affecting progression and completion. Show less
Regulating and quality assuring VET: international… 14 September 2015
By Josie Misko

What can Australia learn from how other countries regulate vocational education and training? New… Show more

What can Australia learn from how other countries regulate vocational education and training? New research investigates regulatory models and quality assurance frameworks applied to the training sector. Show less
Geographical and place dimensions of post-school… 26 February 2015
By Susan Webb, Ros Black, Ruth Morton, Sue Plowright, Reshmi Roy

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'.

Young people are significantly influenced by their educational and career 'inheritance'. Show less
Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth annual report 2013 17 December 2014
By NCVER

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the… Show more

An overview of young people using LSAY data and research is presented in this first edition of the LSAY annual report. Show less
Does scored VET in Schools help or hinder access to higher … 15 December 2014
By Cain Polidano, Domenico Tabasso, Rong Zhang

Scored VET subjects disadvantage VCE students who want to go to uni.

Scored VET subjects disadvantage VCE students who want to go to uni. Show less
Quality assessments: practice and perspectives 25 July 2014
By Josie Misko, Sian Halliday-Wynes, John Stanwick, Sinan Gemici

The quality and rigour of assessments in VET have been key concerns for VET policy-makers, which… Show more

The quality and rigour of assessments in VET have been key concerns for VET policy-makers, which questions the credibility of VET qualifications. Show less
Measuring VET participation by socioeconomic status: an… 8 July 2014
By Patrick Lim, Tom Karmel

Assessing annual training participation targets requires accurate information but when the tool for … Show more

Assessing annual training participation targets requires accurate information but when the tool for measuring participation rates includes information that is updated every five years, how accurate are the estimations in the intervening years? Show less
Early impacts of the Victorian Training Guarantee on VET… 19 May 2014
By Felix Leung, Duncan McVicar, Cain Polidano, Rong Zhang

Enrolments have increased since the implementation of the Victorian Training Guarantee between July … Show more

Enrolments have increased since the implementation of the Victorian Training Guarantee between July 2009 and January 2011 but has this first round of VET reforms led to improved outcomes for all learners? Show less
Transitioning from vocational education and training to… 21 March 2014
By Sonia White

Developing students' information literacy skills can help make the transition from VET to… Show more

Developing students' information literacy skills can help make the transition from VET to university more successful. Show less
Are neighbourhood characteristics important in predicting… 20 January 2014
By Chandra Shah, Wang-Sheng Lee, David Johnston, Michael A Shields, Jean Spinks

While much research has been conducted on the influence of individual and family characteristics on … Show more

While much research has been conducted on the influence of individual and family characteristics on social exclusion, very little has examined the role of community and neighbourhood factors. Show less
Interpreting competencies in Australian vocational… 10 January 2014
By Steven Hodge

How vocational education and training (VET) practitioners understand and use competency standards… Show more

How vocational education and training (VET) practitioners understand and use competency standards is of fundamental importance to the quality and integrity of the Australian VET system. This study seeks to address this question by gaining insights from VET practitioners. Show less
Vocational education's variable links to vocations 19 December 2013
By Emmaline Bexley, Gavin Moodie, Leesa Wheelahan, Nick Fredman

Using NCVER and Australian Bureau of Statistics data as well as findings from four case studies,… Show more

Using NCVER and Australian Bureau of Statistics data as well as findings from four case studies, this report looks at how mid-level qualifications assist entry to and progression in the workforce. Show less

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