Employers continue to engage with the accredited training system while increasing their use of unaccredited and informal training in 2023, according to a report from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The report is derived from the 2023 Survey of Employers’ Use and Views of the VET System, which collected information from 6,290 employers…
State and territory government expenditure on vocational education and training (VET) totalled $10.9 billion in 2022, according to the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). This expenditure was an increase of $0.4 billion or 4.1 percent from 2021. NCVER’s Government funding of VET 2022 report found that the main expenditure…
Apprentice and trainee commencements appear to be returning to levels seen before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). The Apprentices and trainees 2023: March quarter report shows that apprentice and trainee commencements increased steeply during the pandemic. While they have declined…
The number of students enrolled in nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) courses increased by 5.1 percent to 4.5 million between 2021 and 202, according to the latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). Most of the increase can be attributed to significant rises in domestic and international fee-for-service subject…
Atomo Diagnostics to raise cash for HIV test marketing Rapid HIV test manufacturer Atomo Diagnostics will raise capital through a share purchase plan aiming to raise $2.75 million. This follows Atomo receiving commitments of $1.25 million via a share placement at $0.036 per share. The company, which is commercialising a handheld self-test device, is ensured…