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National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER) Review

A review of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER) research and statistical services contracts funded under the Strategic National Initiatives element of the Commonwealth-State Agreement for Skilling Australia’s Workforce

Overview

On 19 May 2006, the Hon Gary Hardgrave MP, Minister for Vocational and Technical Education, launched the report on the review of the two key contracts for research and statistical services with the NCVER


Terms of reference

The review is expected to address the following areas:

  • range of services;
  • value for money;
  • impact; and
  • responsiveness.

Read the full terms of reference.



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Reviewer(s)

The Australian Government has contracted an external consultant, Dr Neil Johnston AO, to undertake the review.

Review Committee

A review steering committee has been formed to support the work of Dr Johnston and to provide input on the review.  The committee is chaired by the Department of Education, Science and Training with membership from States and Territories, industry and other clients of NCVER services.



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Consultation

An issues paper has been released.  It is designed to provide a framework for stakeholders of the national training system and clients of NCVER’s research and statistics services to provide input to the review. 

Issues paper - PDF Version  PDF Document  (431.9 KB)

Issues paper - RTF Version  RTF  (1.7 MB)



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Publications

Final Report

Review of the NCVER Ltd Research & Statistical Services Report - PDF Version  PDF Document  (970.8 KB)



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Further Information

Please contact the review secretariat:

Phone:             (02) 6240 7513 or (02) 6240 8235
Facsimile:        (02) 6123 5612
E-Mail:            vteresearchfeedback@dest.gov.au



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