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This report examines trends in occupational mismatch in the metal, building, vehicle and electrical … Show more

This report examines trends in occupational mismatch in the metal, building, vehicle and electrical trades and questions whether the process of award restructuring has created incentives for unskilled blue collar workers to pursue skill-based career paths in the trades. The report examines the reasons for high attrition rates by qualified workers from their trade as well as the motives behind Show less

This research at a glance provides a summary of the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken… Show more

This research at a glance provides a summary of the most comprehensive analysis ever undertaken into Australia's apprenticeship system, which is published by NCVER in the two volumes - Australian apprenticeships: Facts, fiction and future and Australian apprenticeships: Research readings. Show less

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of… Show more

This issues paper is a summary of some of the important trends worldwide in the organisation of work and how some international economic developments have affected the position of workers. The author examines some of the issues these trends raise for education and training and argues for government intervention in vocational education and training on economic and equity groups. Show less

This report has investigated the impact of the increased trend towards casualisation and… Show more

This report has investigated the impact of the increased trend towards casualisation and outsourcing of work on learning arrangements. It found that there has been an increase in highly task-specific or job-specific training. Moreover, labour hire companies tend to spend less on the training of their employees because they prefer to recruit people who already have the skills needed. This means Show less

In the extensive literature search investigating the position of women in management and leadership … Show more

In the extensive literature search investigating the position of women in management and leadership in the workforce, there is consistent evidence of the way structures, practices, beliefs, values and attitudes continue to account for the problem of gender equity in the workforce. Much of the literature to date has, therefore, documented the considerable barriers to women's success in workplace Show less

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2023 report shows that student enrolments in… Show more

The latest Government-funded students and courses 2023 report shows that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) have increased in the 12 months to December 2023. Show less

Apprentices and trainees 2023 — December quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and… Show more

Apprentices and trainees 2023 — December 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 explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified… Show more

This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified instances where program non-completions can be considered as successful student outcomes, possibly reflecting diverse student intentions. Show less

This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in… Show more

This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in ‘The student journey in VET: the many faces of completion and non-completion’. Show less

This publication provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed a… Show more

This publication provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed a nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia during 2022 using data collected in mid-2023. Show less

This product provides a short overview of the automotive industry and the VET sector as it pertains … Show more

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. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2023 — September quarter… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2023 — 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 shows a high proportion of trade and non-trade apprentice and trainee completers… Show more

This report shows a high proportion of trade and non-trade apprentice and trainee completers secured post-training employment. Show less

Research messages is a summary of research produced by NCVER each year. This year’s compilation… Show more

Research messages is a summary of research produced by NCVER each year. This year’s compilation includes a range of research activities undertaken during 2023, comprising of research reports, summaries, occasional papers, presentations, webinars, consultancies, submissions, the 32nd ‘No Frills’ national research conference, and various additions to VOCEDplus knowledge resources. 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

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore… Show more

During the last decade undergraduate university enrolments have grown considerably. To explore whether young people who would have previously chosen an apprenticeship have instead entered university, this analysis uses data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Youth (LSAY) to compare the characteristics of apprenticeship-bound with university-bound young people and to look at if they have changed Show less

Apprentices and trainees 2023 — June quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee… Show more

Apprentices and trainees 2023 — 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

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

Note: This publication has been superseded. 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

This report provides an insight into the flow of funding into the public VET sector, what is… Show more

This report provides an insight into the flow of funding into the public VET sector, what is funded, and how it is distributed. Information is derived from the National VET Funding Collection, which was introduced in 2017 to replace the National VET Finance Collection. 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