The latest release of apprentice and trainee data show there were 275 200 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 31 March 2017, a decrease of 3.7% from 31 March 2016.
The data, published by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), provides a picture of apprenticeship and traineeship activity nationally and by state and territory.
Overall 56 200 people started apprenticeships and traineeships in the March 2017 quarter, which is similar to the numbers recorded in the March 2016 quarter.
There was a slight decline in trade commencements, down 1% to 27 700, while non-trade commencements increased by 0.8% to 28 500 compared with the same period last year.
To access a range of data products related to the Apprentices and trainees 2017 – March quarter release, visit www.ncver.edu.au/data/collection/apprentices-and-trainees-collection/apprentices-and-trainees-quarterly.
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.
NCVER is the national custodian of data about Australia’s VET system, including apprentice and trainee data. It is a not-for-profit, independent company owned by the Commonwealth, state and territory Ministers responsible for training.
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