This publication presents early estimates of apprentice and trainee commencements on a seasonally adjusted basis for the December 2012 quarter. Indicative information about this quarter is presented here; the most recent figures are estimated, taking into account reporting lags that occur due to the data collection process. ---------------------- (free registration to the NCVER site is...

This study provides new evidence on the inter-relationships between Indigenous Australians' association with their traditional culture and their engagement with vocational education and training. It builds on previous work to develop a 'richer' measure of the concept of cultural attachment. This report discusses the links between cultural identity and current participation in education, and the...

The focus of this paper is on the factors, other than access, that influence the decision for Indigenous Australians to participate in education. The authors use a number of datasets to investigate 11 research questions relating to early childhood and post-school education participation and achievement. Overall, constraints on education participation and achievement appear at the...

This case study of agrifood students, investigates the use of skill sets by students enrolled in Rural Production Studies skill sets developed by TAFE NSW and those enrolled in the Diploma of Agriculture. Skill sets are a grouping of one or more competencies below the level of a full qualification that meet a client skills...

What would prompt people to undertake education and training in their mid-20s and beyond and what are the benefits? The authors investigate what motivates people to undertake education and training at more mature ages and the impact of this on their labour market outcomes. They found that males who undertake further education and training after...