Drivers of Student Training Choices--A Focus on Student Support Services. Research Report

National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd. P.O. Box 8288, Stational Arcade, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. Tel: +61-8-230-8400; Fax: +61-8-212-3436; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.ncver.edu.au

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Vocational Education; Academic Support Services; Delivery Systems; Decision Making; Costs; Career Counseling; Employment Services; Tutoring; Study Skills; Training; Foreign Countries

978-1-922801-16-6

The vocational education and training (VET) information landscape is complex. The multitude of training providers, the diverse range of courses available, varying fees, and differences among providers can present a daunting environment for students. Prior studies have identified several key influences on student choice of training provider, such as the views of trusted influencers, course timetables, location of the training, perceived quality of training provider and affordability. However, how these drivers of student choice compare with one another and whether student support services also play a role remain unclear. This report investigates the influence of student support service offerings on students' choice of training provider and how they compare with other drivers of student choice, for example, course cost, delivery mode and travel time. In particular, the research focuses on health and welfare support, career counselling and job-search support, and tutoring and guidance on study skills. [For Support Document 1, see ED629802. For Support Document 2, see ED629803.]

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2023

ED629801