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From VET to sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples examines the… Show more

From VET to sustainable employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples examines the contribution of vocational education and training (VET) participation to sustainable employment for this cohort of the Australian population. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded.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

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2023 — March quarter provided 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

Building effective RTO-employer partnerships provides insights into strategies for RTOs that foster … Show more

Building effective RTO-employer partnerships provides insights into strategies for RTOs that foster the development of quality partnerships with employers. Show less

Effective partnerships between training providers and employers are important for ensuring a robust … Show more

Effective partnerships between training providers and employers are important for ensuring a robust VET sector. Show less

This report presents the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition… Show more

This report presents the latest and projected contract and individual completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees. Show less

VET qualification completion rates 2022 presents observed actual completion rates for nationally… Show more

VET qualification completion rates 2022 presents observed actual completion rates for nationally recognised qualifications that commenced in 2017 and 2018 using the latest collection of total VET activity data. 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 2022 by Australian registered training providers (RTOs). Show less

This report investigates the influence of student support service offerings on students’ choice of… Show more

This report investigates the influence of student support service offerings on students’ choice of training provider and how they compare with other drivers of student choice, for example, course cost, delivery mode and travel time. In particular, the research focuses on health and welfare support, career counselling and job-search support, and tutoring and guidance on study skills. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2022 — December quarter… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2022 — December quarter provided 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 discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue… Show more

This discussion paper explores the resilience of the Australian VET sector and how it can continue to foster adaptability in the face of ongoing change. Show less

This research summary explores the importance of altruistic intentions, fostering strong… Show more

This research summary explores the importance of altruistic intentions, fostering strong relationships, and embracing inclusive leadership within RTOs to achieve high performance. Show less

This research identified effective teaching practices and student support services that facilitate… Show more

This research identified effective teaching practices and student support services that facilitate the successful online delivery of VET, including in blended delivery. Show less

This research explores the key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of VET and… Show more

This research explores the key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on various aspects of VET and examines how students and training providers have responded in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment. Show less

International onshore VET qualification completer outcomes 2022 provides a summary of the outcomes… Show more

International onshore VET qualification completer outcomes 2022 provides a summary of the outcomes of international students who completed their vocational education and training (VET) qualification in Australia during 2021. These students were surveyed as an additional component to the 2022 National Student Outcomes Survey. Show less

This technical paper summarises exploratory analysis undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of… Show more

This technical paper summarises exploratory analysis undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of using machine learning approaches to calculate projected completion rates for VET programs and compares with the current Markov chains methodology used by NCVER. Show less

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2022 — September quarter… Show more

Note: This publication has been superseded. Apprentices and trainees 2022 — September quarter provided 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. It provided a summary of the outcomes of apprentices &… Show more

Note: this publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of apprentices & trainees aged 15 years & over who completed or cancelled/withdrew from their apprenticeship or traineeship during 2021, with the data collected in mid-2022. Show less

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s research reports, presentations, podcasts, submissions… Show more

This annual publication summarises NCVER’s research reports, presentations, podcasts, submissions and webinars, the 31st National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference ‘No Frills’, and VOCEDplus knowledge resources curation for the previous year. Show less

Note: this publication has been superseded. This report provided a national picture of… Show more

Note: this publication has been superseded. This report provided a national picture of apprenticeship and trainee activity as at 30 June 2022, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory and contract statuses by quarterly and 12 months ending series. Show less

This research examines the strengths and weaknesses of CBT as it is currently applied to the… Show more

This research examines the strengths and weaknesses of CBT as it is currently applied to the Australian VET system and whether there is cause to consider a broader approach to defining and describing competence and hence considering how best teaching and learning in VET is delivered and assessed. Show less