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Apprentices increases again - and they're finishing faster
31 July 2008 Trade apprentices are again on the increase and greater numbers are completing their training faster, according to new data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER). NCVER Managing Director Tom Karmel said that in the 12 months to December 2007, there had been 82 900 trade training commencements, an increase of 6% from the previous year and almost double the 41 800 commencements in 1997. "The 11 years of data that we have available shows a steady trend of increasing numbers of trade apprentices, which is a reflection of the demand for these skills by employers," Dr Karmel said. Dr Karmel said the new statistics also showed trade apprentices were completing full trade qualifications faster. In 2007, over a quarter (28%) of all trade apprentices completed their training in two years or less. In 1997, around one in six (17%) completed a trade apprenticeship in two years or less. "This can only be good news for industry," he said. The new data also showed that the drop out rate for trade apprentices in the first twelve months is slightly lower than the average for all trainees. Within a year of starting, the attrition rate for trade apprentices was 28%, against an average of 30% for trainees in all occupations. Analysis of apprenticeship and traineeship data also reveals that the completion rate for trade apprentices is just under 50%. Some trades, notably engineering, printing and electrical, have higher completion rates. Hairdressing and the food trades have particularly low completion rates. Each year, NCVER releases quarterly and annual statistics for apprentice and trainee activity. The data included in this release can be found in tables 4, 10, 12 and 21 of Australian vocational education and training statistics: Apprentices and trainees 2007-Annual. To download a copy visit http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2023.html Media enquiries: |
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