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How learning English facilitates integration for adult… 11 January 2012
By Meaghan Leith

Using interviews with adult migrants over a period of two years, the authors look at how… Show more

Using interviews with adult migrants over a period of two years, the authors look at how undertaking an English as a second language (ESL) class helps to facilitate integration into Australian society. Show less
The double helix of vocational education and training and… 11 June 2008
By Peter Kearns, Kaye Bowman, Steve Garlick

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development.… Show more

Vocational education and training (VET) has a role to play in sustainable regional development. Through five regional case studies this research examines how well VET is tailoring supply to skill needs, how VET has become more flexible to obtain a better match between demand and supply, and whether partnerships have been linked to whole-of-government frameworks in ways which support sustainable Show less
The socio-economic status of vocational education and… 23 May 2007
By Paul Foley

This report examines the relationship between socio-economic status and participation in the… Show more

This report examines the relationship between socio-economic status and participation in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. Research indicates that students from low socio-economic status areas are over-represented in the VET sector; it also shows that VET students from these areas complete qualifications at a better-than-average rate. Show less
Men's sheds in Australia: Learning through community… 23 May 2007
By Barry Golding, Mike Brown, Annette Foley, Jack Harvey, Lynne Gleeson

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern … Show more

Community-run men's sheds have recently developed and proliferated, mainly across parts of southern Australia and with higher proportions of older men not in work. This study examines their role as a place for older men to learn informally. It concludes that such sheds have important wellbeing and health benefits, primarily for older and retired men. Show less
Skilling a seasonal workforce: A way forward for rural… 20 May 2005
By Sue Kilpatrick, Helen Bound

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as… Show more

Seasonal work is crucial for the many rural regions reliant on seasonal industries such as agriculture, forestry, aquaculture and tourism. This report examines the diverse nature of the seasonal workforce in two locations and the approaches used in their training. The report finds that the seasonal workforce is diverse and has varied training needs. Like others marginally attached to the workforce Show less
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Vocational qualification development: lessons from overseas 20 May 2021
By Bridget Wibrow, Joanne Waugh

The report explores the development processes associated with VET qualifications in selected… Show more

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. Show less
Industry’s role in VET governance: using international… 22 April 2021
By Gitta Siekmann, Michelle Circelli

This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on … Show more

This research summary brings together findings using primarily international country comparisons on industry's role in VET over the last decade. Show less
NCVER's strategic plan 2021–23 27 January 2021
By NCVER

NCVER's latest strategic plan outlines the vision and mission, and 5 strategic objectives and 6… Show more

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 for the next 3 years. Show less
Identifying work skills: international approaches 14 December 2017
By Gitta Siekmann, Craig Fowler

With labour market challenges on the increase due to the digital revolution and automation, this… Show more

With labour market challenges on the increase due to the digital revolution and automation, this report investigates what other nations are doing to address this issue. Show less
NCVER's strategic plan: 2017-20 2 November 2017
By NCVER

NCVER's new strategic plan is based on the results of an extensive independent review, designed to… Show more

NCVER's new strategic plan is based on the results of an extensive independent review, designed to ascertain how we are perceived and how our data and products are used. Show less
VET provider market structures: history, growth and change 18 July 2016
By Patrick Korbel, Josie Misko

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades… Show more

Increasing competition in the vocational education and training sector over the last two decades means it is timely to understand how the market structure has changed. 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
Balancing consistency and flexibility in student training… 18 January 2016
By Kaye Bowman, Suzy McKenna, Tabatha Griffin

This research overview summarises three reports by Kaye Bowman and Suzy McKenna, which examine the… Show more

This research overview summarises three reports by Kaye Bowman and Suzy McKenna, which examine the commonalities and differences in Australia's jurisdictional approaches to student training entitlement, offer expert views on the training system, and reflect on the history of VET in Australia. 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
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
Student income support and education and training… 5 June 2013
By Chris Ryan

This research reports on the effects of Youth Allowance using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of … Show more

This research reports on the effects of Youth Allowance using data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY). Show less
Entry to vocations: current policy trends, barriers and… 22 October 2012
By Kira Clarke, Veronica Volkoff

As part of the three-year research program, 'Vocations: the link between post compulsory education… Show more

As part of the three-year research program, 'Vocations: the link between post compulsory education and the labour market', this working paper sets the policy context and direction of the entry to vocations research stream. After looking at the current ‘in-school’ element of VET in Schools programs and jurisdictional differences, the paper raises a set of questions for discussion. For example, Show less
Youth transitions in Australia: lessons for other countries? 29 August 2012
By Tom Karmel

This conference paper was presented to the Third International Congress on Technical and Vocational … Show more

This conference paper was presented to the Third International Congress on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, 13–16 May 2012, in Shanghai. It argues that there are two key factors behind Australia's good record of employment for young people: high levels of post-school education with the consequence that there is not a large cohort of people in their mid-to-late teens flooding on Show less
Innovation: its links with productivity and skill… 27 September 2011
By John Stanwick

Innovation is seen as a way of increasing productivity in firms and also increasing prosperity for… Show more

Innovation is seen as a way of increasing productivity in firms and also increasing prosperity for the nation. This examines what is meant by innovation, the relationship between innovation and productivity, and the types of skills that are relevant to innovation. It also discusses the implications of innovation for the training system, government and enterprises. Show less

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