The latest release of apprentice and trainee data show there were 282 900 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 30 June 2016, a decrease of 7.8% from 30 June 2015.
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Financial information on Australia’s government-funded vocational education and training (VET) system for 2015 shows operating revenues increased 13.6% to $9812.4 million compared with 2014.
Australia’s first major vocational education and training (VET) graduate survey to include both Commonwealth and state funded students, and those who pay their own way reveals 77.6% of VET graduates are employed after training, with those employed full-time earning a median annual income of $56 000 per year.
Figures released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show that for the 1.5 million young Australians aged 15 to 19, 83.4% were enrolled in education and training as at August 2015.
A new report, released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) finds that enrolments in Australian training package qualifications present a story of extremes.
STEM is frequently cited in the media, often forecasting an imminent and critical shortage of skills and knowledge vital to the Australian economy.
The latest release of apprentice and trainee data show that commencements in the March 2016 quarter decreased by 3.7% to 56 100 compared with the same period last year.
The proportion of apprentices and trainees completing their training remains steady, with 58.3% of apprentices and trainees completing their training.
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 today.
Apprenticeships provide a vital pathway to employment for Australia’s young people. Despite this the number of apprentices completing has declined in recent years. A new study finds the apprenticeship model is effective when employers and educators follow best practice and recognise the value of social support structures for apprentices.
The second annual Total VET students and courses 2015 published by National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) provides an estimate of the nature and extent of training reported by 4277 Australian training providers.
New analysis of the vocational education and training (VET) provider market explores whether its structure is optimal for Australia’s current and future skills needs given the distribution and demographics of the labour force, the variety and the requirement for uniform, quality training.
Leading vocational education and training (VET) researchers from across Australia and New Zealand head to Rockhampton this week to discuss equity, engagement and the evolution of VET at the 25th National Vocational Education and Training Research Conference ‘No Frills’.
The number of people enrolled in government-funded training declined 10.7% to 1.6 million students in 2015 compared with 2014, according to the latest data released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
Overall 171 200 people started apprenticeships and traineeships in 2015, 10.1% fewer than in 2014, but trade commencements showed signs of stabilising at year’s end according to the latest apprentice and trainee data.
New analysis reveals Australia's training sector is diverse and complex. There are many similarities and some differences between the 'two sides' of the system - government-funded and private training providers.
This year, for the first time, Australia’s major survey of students for rating the nation’s vocational education and training (VET) system has expanded to include students who pay their own way with private training providers. Over the coming weeks around 220 000 students will be asked about their recent training experience.
The latest release of apprentice and trainee data show there were 295 300 people undertaking an apprenticeship or traineeship at the end of September 2015, a decrease of 13.7% compared with the same time in 2014.