This publication provides an overview of completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees in Australia. It reports on both apprenticeships and traineeships undertaken within traditional trade-based occupations and non-trade occupations.
Provides an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered in 2025 by Australian registered training providers (RTOs).
This publication presents information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2025.
Government-funded students and courses 2025 presents data on the number and characteristics of learners undertaking government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in Australia during the year.
Provides a summary of the outcomes of students who completed nationally recognised vocational education and training delivered by registered training organisations in Australia during 2024 using survey data collected in 2025.
This publication presents information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2024.
Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided an estimate of the extent and nature of nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered in 2024 by Australian registered training providers (RTOs).
The latest Government-funded students and courses 2024 report shows that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) have increased in the 12 months to December 2024.
This research found that students who undertake foundation skills training alongside other VET programs are more likely to complete their studies and secure employment.
This research shows that pre-apprenticeships are effective in increasing the probability of apprenticeship completions.
This good practice guide for registered training organisations (RTOs) outlines six interrelated elements of student support effective in helping learners to navigate their journey and successfully complete their training.
This research provides valuable insights into how training providers can help students succeed across different stages of the student journey.
This report reveals three key strategies that foster quality teaching practice for enabling vocational education and training (VET) students of diverse backgrounds and learning needs to succeed.
Note: This publication has been superseded. It provided a summary of the outcomes of students who completed nationally recognised vocational education and training delivered by registered training organisations in Australia during 2023 using survey data collected in 2024.
Note: This publication has been superseded. It presented completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees four years after commencement for contracts and individuals.
This study uses National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) data linked with records from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) to better understand the association between students’ early academic performance at school and their schooling outcomes measured by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Note: This publication has been superseded. This publication presented information on the vocational education and training (VET) undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE) in 2023.
Note: This publication has been superseded. The Government-funded students and courses 2023 report showed that student enrolments in government-funded vocational education and training (VET) increased in the 12 months to December 2023.
This document provides technical detail and supporting data for the research findings discussed in ‘The student journey in VET: the many faces of completion and non-completion’.
This report explored the various aspects of course completion and non-completion. It identified instances where program non-completions can be considered as successful student outcomes, possibly reflecting diverse student intentions.