Media releases

A discussion paper exploring the theme ‘Workforce ready: challenges and opportunities for VET’ has… Show more

A discussion paper exploring the theme ‘Workforce ready: challenges and opportunities for VET’ has been released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), in preparation for the 29th National Vocational Education Show less

The proportion of trade apprentices and trainees satisfied with their training has increased since… Show more

The proportion of trade apprentices and trainees satisfied with their training has increased since 2008, up 6.4 percentage points in 2019 for those who completed training, according to a new report released today by NCVER. Show less

Only a small proportion of Australian VET students are granted RPL each year and the use of RPL in… Show more

Only a small proportion of Australian VET students are granted RPL each year and the use of RPL in VET is decreasing, according to a new report released today by NCVER. Show less

Close to one million people who completed VET training in 2019 will be contacted about their… Show more

Close to one million people who completed VET training in 2019 will be contacted about their employment outcomes, satisfaction, and training relevance when the annual National Student Outcomes Survey starts tomorrow. Show less

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show there were 259 930 apprentices and… Show more

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show there were 259 930 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 31 December 2019, down 1.6% from 31 December 2018. Show less

Frameworks for how best to incorporate essential digital skills into vocational education and… Show more

Frameworks for how best to incorporate essential digital skills into vocational education and training (VET) delivery and to upskill VET educators are the subject of two new ‘good practice guides’ released today by NCVER. Show less

New data reveal 84.4% of international students who completed a nationally recognised VET… Show more

New data reveal 84.4% of international students who completed a nationally recognised VET qualification in Australia in 2018 were satisfied with the overall quality of the training. Show less

A more comprehensive picture of Australia’s VET workforce is now available, with a recent survey… Show more

A more comprehensive picture of Australia’s VET workforce is now available, with a recent survey showing 246 167 people were employed at registered training organisations (RTOs) as at February 2019, including 45 628 employees at TAFEs and 200 539 Show less

Secondary school students who undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are among the … Show more

Secondary school students who undertake school-based apprenticeships and traineeships are among the most likely to be in full-time permanent employment five years later, according to a new report released today by the National Centre for Vocational Show less

Over the past 25 years, LSAY has provided insights into the diverse pathways young Australians… Show more

Over the past 25 years, LSAY has provided insights into the diverse pathways young Australians take. This report brings together a selection of previously-published work to showcase the value of this long running program. Show less

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show trade commencements were up 4.9% to … Show more

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show trade commencements were up 4.9% to 16 135 in the September quarter 2019 compared with the same quarter in 2018. Show less

Apprenticeship commencements and completions in the traditional trades have remained relatively… Show more

Apprenticeship commencements and completions in the traditional trades have remained relatively stable over the past 15 years, with shifts in demand broadly aligned to changing economic conditions, according to a new research suite released today by Show less

Nearly nine in ten (87.7%) apprentices and trainees who complete their training are employed… Show more

Nearly nine in ten (87.7%) apprentices and trainees who complete their training are employed afterwards, with those who secure full-time work earning a median annual income of $59 600. Show less

New data from over 170 000 VET students shows that satisfaction with VET remains high.

New data from over 170 000 VET students shows that satisfaction with VET remains high. Show less

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show commencements were down 3.3% to 33… Show more

The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show commencements were down 3.3% to 33 295 in the June 2019 quarter, when compared with the same quarter in 2018. Show less

In 2018, Government funding provided through VET appropriations and VET intergovernmental funding… Show more

In 2018, Government funding provided through VET appropriations and VET intergovernmental funding arrangements totalled $6.1bn, down 2.1% on 2017. Show less

Around 69% of Australian 17-year-olds who planned to go to university when they finished school… Show more

Around 69% of Australian 17-year-olds who planned to go to university when they finished school were at university one year later, according to new data released today by NCVER. Show less

The decade from 2006 to 2016 saw a big increase in the numbers of Australian workers holding… Show more

The decade from 2006 to 2016 saw a big increase in the numbers of Australian workers holding tertiary qualifications, with a far greater share holding higher education qualifications and a more modest increase for those whose highest credential was Show less

Across the nation, 50.9% of employers made use of the nationally accredited vocational education… Show more

Across the nation, 50.9% of employers made use of the nationally accredited vocational education and training (VET) system in 2019, down 3.5 percentage points from 2017, according to new data released today Show less

VET courses delivered entirely online have higher non-completion levels than other modes of… Show more

VET courses delivered entirely online have higher non-completion levels than other modes of training, but for students who do complete, employment outcomes can be comparable to those delivered via other modes Show less