The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) today released the latest vocational education and training (VET) data for equity groups.
The NCVER report shows the participation, achievement and outcomes data for students who undertook nationally recognised VET delivered by registered training organisations during 2020.
It covers the following student groups: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those from low socioeconomic circumstances, those who speak a language other than English at home, those living in remote and very remote areas, and those not employed.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is also highlighted, revealing the proportions of students who transitioned to online learning and those who faced challenges when doing so.
The featured groups have historically been disadvantaged in accessing and benefitting from education in Australia. The publication provides a summary of how each equity group is faring in VET compared with their non-equity peers, and is supported by comprehensive data tables.
Background:
Student equity in VET 2020: participation, achievement and outcomes presents data for six student groups that have historically been disadvantaged in accessing and benefitting from education in Australia.
Copies of the report are available from https://www.ncver.edu.au/research-and-statistics/publications/all-publications/student-equity-in-vet-2020-participation-achievement-and-outcomes
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Enquiries: Mariane Umali M: 0406 824 184 E: marianeumali@ncver.edu.au
About NCVER: we are the main provider of research, statistics and data on Australia’s VET sector. Our services help promote better understanding of VET and assist policy makers, practitioners, industry, training providers, and students to make informed decisions.
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 Education, Skills and Employment.