Preliminary data shows rise in training activity

23 May 2006

Preliminary data from the annual collection of student enrolments relating to the public vocational education and training system show that more than 1.64 million students undertook publicly funded training in 2005, an increase of 2.9% or 46 000 students compared with 2004.

Student numbers increased in all states and territories, except Victoria which showed a decrease of 4.5%. The largest increases occurred in New South Wales (8.6% increase) and the Northern Territory (8.2%).

Comparing 2005 with 2004, total subject enrolments increased by 2.9% and total hours of delivery increased by 3.9%.

NCVER will release the final data and more detail about the annual VET statistics on 3 July 2006.

ENDS

To download a copy of the Australian vocational education and training statistics: Students and courses 2005 – Preliminary data, please visit http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1693.html

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