Lower proportions of training qualifications are being completed by young people, with the overall completion rate of students aged 25 years and under declining 5.9 percentage points, according to the latest data.
Published annually by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), The likelihood of completing a government-funded VET program 2009-13 shows the completion rate for all government-funded training programs started in 2013 decreased to 34%, down from 36% for programs started in 2012.
The completion rate for training programs started in 2013 by young, full-time students declined to 40.9%, down from 46.8% for programs started in 2012.
The latest data continue to indicate that program level has an impact on the overall likelihood of completing. For example, the completion rate for diploma and above level programs started in 2013 is more than double (42.2%) the completion rate for certificate I level programs (19.9%).
In terms of completion rates by field of study, government-funded training programs in education (57.5%), natural and physical sciences (47.5%), and management and commerce (44.1%) had the highest national completion rates.
Government-funded training programs are broadly defined as all programs delivered by government providers and government-funded programs delivered by community and other registered providers.
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.
Copies of Australian vocational education and training statistics: the likelihood of completing a government-funded VET program 2009-13 are available from www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2794.html
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