Historically, the purpose of apprenticeships has been to provide structured high-value training, resulting in transferable skills and knowledge for young people seeking to enter work-based learning. Apprenticeship training was enabled by linking industry with local technical colleges and professional engineering institutions. The apprenticeship offered a clear pathway and competency outcomes that were designed to address the issues facing industry (broadly defined) and specific companies. The term 'higher apprenticeship' has recently entered the VET (vocational education and training) lexicon in Australia, partly a result of the Australian Government-funded project, 'Apprenticeship training -- alternative delivery pilots', currently underway. This research contributes to an understanding of the potential application of higher apprenticeship models in Australia and the possible barriers and solutions. The research explored the current landscape of 'higher apprenticeships' in Australia and gathered the perspectives of industry representatives on the higher apprenticeship concept, as well as the views of a broader group of stakeholders in the VET and higher education systems. A review of the higher apprenticeship models that have been implemented in other countries was also undertaken. The report highlights some of the complexities that need to be considered and provides examples of where higher apprenticeships and other similar training programs are being developed and trialed in various industries around Australia. [For the support document to this report, "Higher Apprenticeships in Australia: Support Document," see ED594208.]