These summary tables compare the outcomes of VET graduates from different fields of education and qualifications.
| Table 1 |
Outcomes of graduates six months after completing their training by field of education, 2009 |
| Table 2 |
Outcomes of graduates six months after completing their training by field of education and qualification, 2009 |
| Table 3 |
Field of education description |
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Introduction
This resource provides detailed information on the outcomes of graduates approximately six months after they completed their vocational education and training (VET). The employment outcomes, average salaries, and top three occupations and industries are shown for graduates by their field of education and qualification level. Information on the proportion that goes on to further study is provided, including where they go on to study and at what level. Comparisons are also made between the outcomes of students who were employed before training with those who were not employed.
Data are sourced from the Student Outcomes Survey, which focuses on students' employment outcomes and satisfaction with VET in Australia.
Scope
The Student Outcomes Survey is an annual survey which covers students who have an Australian address as their usual address and are awarded a qualification (graduates) or who successfully complete part of a course and then leave the VET system (module completers). Students who undertake recreational, leisure or personal enrichment (short) courses are excluded. The scope of the 2009 Student Outcomes Survey is shown in Figure 1. Since 2005, the scope of the survey has included students from all VET providers (not just TAFE), as well as students whose training was on a fee-for-service basis.
Figure 1: Scope of the 2009 Student Outcomes Survey
| | Provider type |
| Funding type | TAFE and other government providers | Private providers | Community education providersa |
| Commonwealth and state funded | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fee-for-service | Yes | | Yes |
aThis information is only collected in NSW and Victoria.
Attributing the source of the data
Any person or organisation with an interest in vocational education and training may request information from NCVER and use this information publicly, provided that the source is properly acknowledged. The source should be acknowledged as the 'Student Outcomes Survey 2009'.
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Requests for more detailed statistical information or further information about the Student Outcomes Survey can be made to NCVER
A charge will be generally made by the NCVER for more complex requests for information. See the Data access and charging policy.
