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Apprentices and trainees 2018 — June quarter provides a national picture of apprentice and trainee… Show more

Apprentices and trainees 2018 — 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

This report provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other… Show more

This report provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other government providers (such as universities), community education providers and other registered providers between January to June 2018. Show less

Download this report for the latest and projected individual and contract completion and attrition… Show more

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

This report provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other… Show more

This report provides a snapshot of government-funded VET delivered by TAFE institutes, other government providers (such as universities), community education providers and other registered providers. Show less

The Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard aims to assess the accuracy of the… Show more

The Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard aims to assess the accuracy of the estimates published by NCVER. This guide provides instructions on how to use the dashboard. Show less

With their deep connections to industry, employers and the world of work, Australian… Show more

With their deep connections to industry, employers and the world of work, Australian apprenticeships have the potential to address skills challenges posed by Industry 4.0. Show less

Majority of employers who use VET consider training meets skills needs.

Majority of employers who use VET consider training meets skills needs. Show less

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were… Show more

New research shows that five years after participating in VET in Schools, 87% of students were working, studying or both. Show less

This research summary provides evidence of the changing nature of apprenticeships over a 20-year… Show more

This research summary provides evidence of the changing nature of apprenticeships over a 20-year period (1996–2016), with a focus on a comparison of trade and non-trade apprentices and trainees. Show less

This paper captures the views arising from a stakeholder forum held on 25 October 2016, at which… Show more

This paper captures the views arising from a stakeholder forum held on 25 October 2016, at which participants discussed the future of Australian apprenticeships. Show less

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper… Show more

Apprenticeships have a particularly long and enduring history in Germany and Australia, this paper looks at the motivation of firms in both countries to become involved in apprenticeship training. Show less

This good practice guide is designed to help employers think about and provide work-based social… Show more

This good practice guide is designed to help employers think about and provide work-based social support structures for young apprentices. Show less

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support… Show more

It is important to understand the critical role effective mental health and wellbeing support arrangements play in helping young Australian apprentices make the transition from school to work. Show less

Using the framework developed by NCVER, this case study evaluation reveals the extent to which… Show more

Using the framework developed by NCVER, this case study evaluation reveals the extent to which NCVER's publications are influencing policy and practice in the vocational education and training sector. Show less

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways… Show more

Practical advice for practitioners and workplace supervisors for developing alternative pathways such as recognition of prior learning and early completion. Show less

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

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

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

Employment-related reasons are the most commonly cited reasons for not completing an… Show more

Employment-related reasons are the most commonly cited reasons for not completing an apprenticeship.  Show less

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they?

Apprentices aren't what they used to be, or are they? Show less