The latest apprentice and trainee data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show commencements grew nationally to 48 750 (or by 84.1%) in the September quarter 2021 compared with the same quarter in 2020.
“Over the last four quarters NCVER has reported notable annual growth in commencements, following four quarters of decline,” explained NCVER Managing Director Simon Walker.
“Commencements in non-trade occupations drove most of the increase in September quarter 2021, rising by 13 435 (91.6%). Those in trade occupations increased by 8800 (74.5%).
The increase in commencements was reported across nearly all industry sectors, with the largest absolute increases occurring in the construction (up 4805), accommodation (up 2845) and administrative and support services (up 2510) industries,” said Mr Walker.
Completions also grew nationally to 18 400 (or by 9.9%) in the September quarter 2021 compared with the same quarter in 2020. The highest increases were seen in the construction (up 975 or 27.8%), health care and social assistance (up 395 or 24.7%) and manufacturing (up 240 or 21.9%) industries.
Background
Apprentices and trainees 2021 – September quarter provides a national picture of apprenticeship and trainee activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory.
Data products and resources for this release:
- Apprentices and trainees 2021 – September quarter publication
- Apprentices and trainees 2021 – September quarter DataBuilder
- Apprentices and trainees estimates review dashboard: September quarter 2021
Enquiries: Mariane Umali M: 0406 824 184 E: marianeumali@ncver.edu.au
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