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Beyond the standard: motivators of high-performing RTOs (2023)

This research builds upon the work of Guthrie and Waters (2021, 2022) to interrogate what motivates such RTOs to pursue high performance. High performing RTOs were interviewed to explore their understanding of high performance and their motivations for pursuing high performance. This research adds a new perspective to discussions on RTO performance and highlights the varying ways in which providers self-assess performance.

Focus on... the impact of AI on teaching, learning and working (2024)

This issue of Focus on... presents recent research exploring the impact AI, in particular GenAI, is having on teaching and learning practices, and on the way we work.

VET, Artificial Intelligence and Structure Change (2024)

There is a lot of hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI), even though there is debate on whether AI is different to automation which has been with us since the birth of the industrial revolution. This paper explores the implications of AI and its impact on the VET sector and the associated labour market.

Webinar: Do You Want to Party? - Third party arrangements

Recorded on 11/06/2019, this webinar focused on the pre-planning and research you might consider before deciding on whether a third-party arrangement is right for you.

Effective teaching and learning: teacher perspectives on what works best for whom (2025)

This research examined VET teachers’ understanding of how people learn, and how they cater to the learning needs and preferences of their students across a range of different contexts.

Vocational students’ experiences and reflections on simulation training – what differences enable or hinder learning? (2024)

The use of simulation training as a teaching method to support vocational learning is growing in popularity within VET. However, there is scarce research on how students experience and make use of simulation training.

The nature and benefits of partnerships between employers and training providers (2024)

This paper reports on research investigating Australian employer-training provider partnerships through the examination of three features in-depth: the nature of partnerships, the perceived benefits for both parties and the attributes of successful partnerships.

What about diplomas? (2022)

This paper discusses the current status of VET Diplomas. Tom Karmel, September 2022.

Building Confidence in Your RTO's Services - How learner and employer feedback can help

ACER’s website link to an AQTF 2007 guide on Building Confidence in Your RTO's Services - How learner and employer feedback can help

Webinar: Do You Want to Party? - Third party arrangements

Recorded on 11/06/2019, this webinar focused on the pre-planning and research you might consider before deciding on whether a third-party arrangement is right for you.

NCVER Glossary of VET

This glossary is a compilation of Australian vocational education and training (VET) terms and acronyms. It includes both current and historical terms, concepts, acronyms and other abbreviations found in Australian VET research, policy and data.

Do You Want to Party? - Third party arrangements

Recorded on 11/06/2019, this webinar focused on the pre-planning and research you might consider before deciding on whether a third-party arrangement is right for you.

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