This paper traces the evolution of Australia's apprenticeship system from European settlement in 1788 to the present day. It complements an earlier NCVER paper by Ray (2001), which concentrated on the second half of the 20th century. ----------------------------------------------- Note: to access full publication it is necessary to register (for free) with NCVER. Image: InterContinental Hong...

Australian employers, particularly those employing 100 people or more, are reducing training for their staff, despite the majority considering it important, according to this survey. The survey collects information about employers' use and views of the vocational education and training (VET) system and the various ways employers use the VET system to meet their skill...

This final report is from a three-year research program that examined the dynamics of workforce development and explored the challenges in maintaining viable labour flows in the child care and meat processing industries. The paper highlights the lack of receptiveness for workers in the meat processing and childcare sectors to train beyond mandatory levels due...

Ensuring all Australians have equal access to education has been a key driver of state and federal governments since the late 1980s. 'Lifting' skills of individuals through education, training and employment is an integral focus of public policies to redress disadvantage and improve social inclusion. Using Australian and international research, this paper explores how vocational...

This publication provides information on how public vocational education and training (VET) in Australia is financed and where the money is spent. The publication is based on 2010 data provided by the Australian state and territory departments responsible for administering public funds for Australia's VET system.