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Statistical Report from NCVER Shows Decrease

The latest Government-funded students and courses statistical report from National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has shown that a total of 1630 training providers delivered government-funded VET in the first six months of 2018, a decrease from 1760 reported in the first six months of 2017.

In the first six months to 30 June 2018, there was an estimated 771 400 students enrolled in the government-funded vocational education and training (VET) system. This is defined as Commonwealth and state/territory government-funded training delivered by technical and further education (TAFE) institutes and other government, community education and other registered providers.

Western Australian figures for both the January to March 2018 and January to June 2018 periods, South Australian figures for the January to March 2018 period and Tasmanian figures for the January to June 2018 period have been affected by reporting issues. Therefore, comparisons of any reported activity between previous quarters or years should be made with caution.

In the six months to 30 June 2018, estimated students in the government-funded VET system comprised:

• 56.4% attending TAFE institutes and other government providers
• 23.6% aged 15 to 19 years
• 21.4% aged 20 to 24 years.

In the six months to 30 June 2018, program enrolments in the government-funded VET system comprised:

• 89.5% in an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level program
• 43.6% in certificate III programs
• 17.3% in engineering and related technologies.

For more information, you can view the

• Original NCVER announcement
• Report

Date posted Nov 8, 2018