The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show there were 402 245 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 30 September 2022, 14% higher when compared with the same time in 2021.
Figures released today also show apprentice and trainee completions increased to 24 655 in the September quarter 2022, up 33.4% from the same quarter in 2021. Completions in trade occupations drove most of the increase in September quarter 2022, rising to 13 130 or by 46.6% from the September quarter 2021. Those in non-trade occupations increased to 11 505 (up by 20.8%).
Despite the overall year on year increase, in-training numbers have declined since 30 June 2022. This in part reflects the decline in commencing apprentices and trainees in the September quarter (29 420), down by 41.3% compared with the same quarter in 2021. The drop in commencement numbers was observed across all industry sectors.
“The decline in commencements in the September quarter likely reflects changes to wage subsidies provided to employers of apprentices and trainees through the Australian government” said NCVER Managing Director, Simon Walker.
Background:
Apprentices and trainees 2022: September quarter provides a national picture of apprenticeship and traineeship activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory.
Download the report: Apprentices and trainees 2022: September quarter
Related resources:
- 10 year time series – Apprentices and trainees 2022: September quarter
- DataBuilder - Apprentices and trainees 2022: September quarter
- Excel tables - Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard: September quarter 2022
- Supporting information (including terms and definitions, and adjustment notes)
Enquiries: Deanne Loan M: 0413 523 691 E: deanneloan@ncver.edu.au
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This work has been produced by NCVER on behalf of the Australian Government and state and territory governments, with funding provided through the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.