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The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is an independent, not-for-profit body owned by the Australian, and state and territory ministers responsible for training. Established in 1981, we are Australia’s authoritative source of... <show more> The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is an independent, not-for-profit body owned by the Australian, and state and territory ministers responsible for training. Established in 1981, we are Australia’s authoritative source of vocational education and training (VET) research and data.
The vision of NCVER is to inform and influence vocational education and training in Australia through credible, reliable and responsive research and statistical services.
Its mission is to be Australia authoritative source of high-quality independent... <show more> The vision of NCVER is to inform and influence vocational education and training in Australia through credible, reliable and responsive research and statistical services.
Its mission is to be Australia authoritative source of high-quality independent information on vocational education and training.
Collecting, managing, analysing, evaluating and communicating research and statistics about technical and vocational education and training (TVET) nationally and internationally.
Regular Tasks- Undertaking a strategic program of education and training research, including the management of national competitive grants programs and the analytical program of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), and collect and analyse nationa... <show more>
Undertaking a strategic program of education and training research, including the management of national competitive grants programs and the analytical program of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY), and collect and analyse national VET statistics and survey data.
Collecting and publishing research findings on VET and higher education from across the world through the VOCEDplus research database.
Disseminating the results of research and data analysis.
Building links with similar international organisations to foster comparative analysis and collaborate on issues of mutual interest.
Undertaking commercial consultancies.
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Contact Head:
Dr. Craig Fowler
Managing Director
Coordinator: Mr. Phil Loveder
Function: Manager Stakeholder Engagement and Director International
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National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd
Level 5, 60 Light Square, ZIP: 5081, Adelaide, South Australia
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 | 15 August 2018'No Frills' 2018 VET Research Conference - Aus NZ'No Frills' is an annual Australian conference where researchers and practitioners in the vocational education and training (VET) sector come together to present, discuss and share information about key issues confronting the sector. The 2018 conference program will focus on the theme "Skills for a global future: working and learning together." ( more) |
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 | 5 July 201726th National VET Research Conference 'No Frills'‘No Frills’ is a well-known annual national conference where researchers and practitioners in the VET sector come together to present, discuss and share information about key issues confronting the sector. ( more) |
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 | 12 April 2016Un représentant du NCVER en visite à l’UNESCO-UNEVOCLe 7 avril 2016, le Dr. Mette Creaser, Administratrice nationale des statistiques et des analyses au National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Australie, a rendu visite au Centre international UNESCO-UNEVOC pour discuter et s’informer des programmes et services de l’UNESCO-UNEVOC. ( more) |
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 | 30 March 2016Collaborative research on return on investment in TVETNCVER, in collaboration with other actors, is currently undertaking a collaborative research project to identify and highlight key issues in the measurement of the return on investment (ROI) in technical and vocational education and training. ( more) |
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 | 17 September 2015NCVER report on regulating and quality assuring VETThe National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) in Australia is happy to share their latest international comparative report on international good practice in regulating and quality assuring TVET. ( more) |
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| 10 July 201322nd National VET Research Conference 'No Frills' The annual National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Research Conference ‘No Frills’ is considered one of the best value events on the VET research calendar and is a key part of NCVER’s commitment to dissemination of research and building research capacity. ( more) |
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 | 4 June 2013NCVER Webinar on intergenerational mobilityNCVER is organizing a webinar on 'intergenerational mobility: new evidence from LSAY' on Tuesday, 18 June 2013. Gerry Redmond, Director, Flinders Institute of Public Policy and Management, Flinders University will present on the new findings from a study that examines trends in one indicator of intergenerational mobility in Australia between 1975 and 2006 - the relationship between parents' socio-economic status and their children's academic outcomes. ( more) |
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| 11 April 2013LSAY National Research Forum - Are we there yet? Youth transitions in AustraliaNCVER is hosting a one-day research forum on findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) with a focus on youth transitions. The event, 'Are we there yet? Youth transitions in Australia', will be held at the Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney on Thursday, 11 April 2013. Key topics include: the impact of schools, student aspirations, gap years, financial wellbeing and pathways to work. ( more) |
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 | 11 January 2018New Zealand fosters TVET attractiveness by a design thinking competition.E2E (Engineering Education to Employment) pilot is aimed at attracting more students into engineering tertiary study, addressing New Zealand’s shortage of engineers and including women. High School students participated in a two-day competition. The emphasis of the competition was to integrate the design thinking process for developing project based learning linked to an authentic industry problem. ( more) |
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 | 31 January 2017The Australian Apprenticeships Ambassadors ProgramIn Australia, the government launched an Ambassadors programme to raise the status of apprenticeships. Prominent figures and high performing apprentices are mobilized to showcase the system and an online platform increases the programme’s outreach. ( more) |
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 | 6 September 2016TAFE Directors Australia Convention 2016The TAFE Directors Australia Convention will feature high-profile speakers, discussions, engaging workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. Convention delegates will gain up-to-date knowledge on policy, best practice and the latest resources and innovation. ( more) |
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 | 27 November 2013Renouveau des liens avec l’UNEVOC au MyanmarLa PDG de PINZ, Brenda Lazelle, et la responsable de projet Amy McAteer se sont récemment rendues au Myanmar pour s’informer sur le secteur du développement des compétences et cerner des opportunités de collaboration. Elles y ont rencontré M. Theingi, responsable UNEVOC pour le Myanmar, avec lequel elles ont mené un entretien extrêmement fructueux sur les priorités du développement de l’EFTP dans le pays. ( more) |
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 | 27 September 200726-09-2007
UNEVOC Centres Griffith University, Australia, and Zhenjiang TIE, China, sign MoU ( more) |
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 | 25 September 200725-09-2007
UNEVOC Centres from China and Australia visit UNESCO-UNEVOC ( more) |
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