Of all government-funded VET programs started in 2014, it is estimated 38.0% will be completed, up from 34.5% for programs started in 2013, according to the latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Data in The likelihood of completing a government-funded VET program 2010-14 use statistical techniques to estimate completion rates for government-funded vocational education and training (VET) programs, which are broadly defined as all programs delivered by government providers, and government-funded programs delivered by community and other registered training providers.
The field of education a student chooses also plays a role, with estimated completion rates for programs started in 2014 highest in society and culture (49.5%), management and commerce (47.2%) and natural and physical sciences (44.9%).
For students in full-time study aged 25 years and under with no prior post-school program completion, the estimated completion rate for government-funded VET programs at certificate I and above increased by 10.0 percentage points, from 41.6% for programs commenced in 2013 to 51.6% for those commenced in 2014.
“Whilst improvements are modest, the trend estimates are at least encouraging with more students likely to complete programs, including younger learners with no post school qualifications” said Dr Mette Creaser, National Manager Statistics and Analytics, NCVER.
Copies of Australian vocational education and training statistics: The likelihood of completing a government-funded VET program 2010-14, are available from www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2878.html.
This work has been produced by NCVER on behalf of the Australian Government and state and territory governments, with funding provided through the Department of Education and Training.
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