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#502: Last chance to register, our latest podcast and more!

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Edition #502 | 24 March 2021

Last chance to register for our ‘Expert Search’ webinar

VOCEDplus is NCVER’s free international research database for tertiary education and currently contains more than 87,500 records. So how do you easily find what you need to meet your information requirements?

Join NCVER Research Librarian Tracy Gamlin as she demonstrates the powerful VOCEDplus ‘Expert Search’.

You’ll learn how to:

Build complex search strings quickly and easily
Filter search results to refine and enhance your search results
Speak the language of VOCEDplus for optimal searching.

Date: Thursday 25 March, 1.30pm - 2.10pm ACDT
Cost: Free!

Further information and to register

Research messages 2020

This annual publication summarises research activities undertaken and published in 2020.

This year’s compilation includes research reports and key messages, related publications, discussion papers, presentations, podcasts, webinars, submissions and more.

Download this handy resource now Research messages 2020

What defines competence and quality in VET teaching?

Recent research suggests there are key issues affecting the quality of VET teaching that need to be addressed. These include entry level requirements, limited career pathways, workforce casualisation, and lack of support for professional development.

Steve Davis talks to NCVER Managing Director, Simon Walker, Educationalist and Researcher, Linda Simon and VET Development Centre CEO, Martin Powell about building capability and quality in VET teaching.

LISTEN NOW

Sponsorship opportunities up for grabs

Keen to get your brand in front of VET sector educators, researchers, policy makers, consultants and industry professionals?

We have a great range of well-priced #NoFrills2021 sponsorship packages now available.

These packages are designed to provide your organisation with maximum exposure to conference delegates. First in, best dressed!

20/21 National Skills Overview available

The recently updated National Skills Overview provides an analysis of industry skills needs along with the factors and trends affecting skill demand at a national and cross-industry level.

The Insights and Highlights section of the overview focuses on the top priority generic skills identified in IRC Skills Forecasts, with adaptability skills found to be in highest demand. Further information about adaptability skills can be found here.

Learn more: visit the National Skills Overview and our Portal for more information, or follow #NIIR2021 on Twitter for highlights.

Ask A Librarian Research Services

Need help with your research?

NCVER’s VOCEDplus team can help you:

Conduct literature searches
Produce annotated bibliographies
Undertake research reviews
Compile topic-specific reading lists.

More information about these services, including fees and charges, are available on the Ask a Librarian Research Services page and in the Customer service charter.