Exploratory Analysis of VET Qualification Similarity

 

This tool is a beta release of the NSC’s initial analysis on the similarity of VET courses within and across training packages. Natural language processing methods were applied to calculate the similarity across the units within the course, the course descriptions and the frequency of keywords within these texts (read the methodology paper). The preliminary analysis includes training package qualifications and does not include accredited courses or nationally accredited skill sets.

To use the tool, enter a current qualification into the search bar. A table will then be populated showing the most similar qualifications. These can be filtered by selecting options such by specifying the qualification level or by ensuring both qualifications are in different training packages.

The NSC welcomes any feedback and suggestions on model improvements and use cases via skillsintelligence@skillscommission.gov.au.

Qualification

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This is a product of the National Skills Commission, within the Commonwealth of Australia. With the exception of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms, the NSC’s logo, any images or photographs, any material protected by a trade mark and where otherwise noted, the content of the qualification similarity technical appendix is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence, CC BY 4.0 licence. Please note that this CC BY licence includes a disclaimer of warranties and liabilities in favour of the Commonwealth of Australia.
This analysis is based on information about training package qualifications current on the National Register of VET at December 2020.
Use of, including to copy, redistribute, remix, transform, or build upon, all or any part of this work must include the following attribution: National Skills Commission, Commonwealth of Australia. Used under Creative Commons BY 4.0 licence.