The latest data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) shows the number of school students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) as part of their senior secondary certificate of education increased in the last year.
“In 2021, there were 251 200 students undertaking VET in Schools compared with 241 200 in 2020, an increase of 4.2%,” said NCVER Managing Director Simon Walker.
A total of 20 500 students were undertaking school-based apprenticeships and traineeships with the majority (91.8% or 230 700 students) enrolled in other VET in Schools programs.
Certificate II programs continued to be the most popular qualification level, with 52.5% of students undertaking programs at this level. However, this has decreased slightly from 2020 (54.4%).
In 2021, 13.1% of students were training for qualifications in the Tourism, travel and hospitality training package, 12.4% in Business services and 11.8% in Sport, fitness and recreation.
Background:
VET in Schools 2021 provides data on VET undertaken by school students as part of their senior secondary certificate of education (SSCE), where the training is nationally recognised or delivered by schools or other training providers.
Download: VET in Schools 2021
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 Employment and Workplace Relations.