National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
Established: 1981 | Location: Adelaide, SA
NCVER is the national professional body responsible for collecting, managing, analysing and communicating research and statistics on Australia's VET sector.
What is NCVER?
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research is an Australian not-for-profit company owned by Commonwealth, state and territory ministers responsible for vocational education and training. It is a professional, independent body providing research and statistical information to inform VET policy and practice.
Mission & Vision
Vision: Informing and influencing policy and practice in VET to support a skilled and capable Australian workforce and a strong economy.
Mission: To deliver world class research, intelligent analytics and highly accessible data that is timely, relevant and trusted by our stakeholders.
Core Functions
- Data Collection: Collect and manage VET data including student outcomes, apprenticeships, traineeships
- Statistical Analysis: Analyse data about vocational students and courses
- Research Programs: Manage national research aligned with government priorities
- LSAY: Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth tracking ages 15-25
- VOCEDplus: International tertiary education research database (80,000+ publications)
- Consultancy: Projects on training needs, skill requirements, evaluations
Key Products & Services
DataBuilder
Easy-to-use tool for creating customised tables from NCVER statistical collections
DataHub
Secure platform for RTOs to access their data (RTO VET Explorer)
VOCEDplus
International research database with 80,000+ VET publications
AVETMISS Support
Dedicated support team for RTOs with reporting
Core Values
- Trust: Credible, reliable, safeguard information
- Respect: Collaborative relationships, embrace diversity
- Integrity: Transparent, responsible, accountable
- Responsiveness: Listen, take action, meet needs
- Innovation: New ideas, learn from challenges
Who We Serve
Commonwealth Government
State/Territory Governments
Industry Organisations
Training Providers
Researchers
Community Organisations