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Review of NCVER building researcher capacity initiative
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) is committed to building researcher capacity in the vocational education and training (VET) sector by encouraging early- career researchers, VET professionals and experienced researchers from outside the sector to undertake research in vocational education and training. In support of this, NCVER allocated $450 000 over three years...
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Assessing the impact of NCVER's research
This study examines where and how NCVER's research has influenced vocational education and training (VET) policy and practice. A model for assessing research impact was developed and case studies of impact across three research projects and one research theme were undertaken. While not a straightforward exercise, this study used quantitative and qualitative measures to identify...
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New apprenticeship pathways: an option for associate professionals?
This report offers employers, industry organisations, and professional associations an insight into the benefits of contracted work-based training arrangements for training associate professionals.
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Greenhouse gas emissions in industrialised countries: where does Australia stand?
The international climate change community is increasingly turning its attention to proposals to base future greenhouse gas emission reduction obligations at least in part on a per capita principle. In the case of industrialised countries, expectations about the responsibility to take action have been, and will increasingly be, influenced by each country's overall contribution to...