Vocational education and training
Alternative labels
Education and training
Vocational skill development
Discussion paper
Addressing issues relating to unduly short courses: discussion paper
This discussion paper seeks stakeholder views on reform options to address issues relating to unduly short courses in vocational education and training.
Report
Engaging young early school leavers in vocational training
This research looks at why young, early school leavers are not considering VET as a means of gaining skills, and why, if they do start a VET course, some disengage and drop out.
Report
Australian vocational education and training statistics: Financial information 2016
This publication provides information on revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities of government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. The publication is based on 2016 data provided by the Australian, state and territory government departments responsible for administering government funds for Australia’s VET system.
Report
Social media and student outcomes: teacher, student and employer views
This report investigates how social media, such as Facebook and YouTube, is being used in VET courses. Interviews with teachers, students and employers across three registered training organisations found that social media can help to improve student engagement and lead to more course completions.
Guide
Social media in VET courses: good practice guide
This good practice guide explores the types of social media being used in vocational education and training (VET) courses, the benefits and pitfalls of using social media in teaching and learning as well as tips for incorporating social media into VET courses.