The latest data released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) show that the number of school students undertaking vocational education and training (VET) increased in 2023, when compared with the previous year.
The VET in Schools 2023 report shows 252 105 school students undertook VET as part of their senior secondary certificate of education in 2023, a 3.8% increase from 2022. Of these, 19 310 (or 7.7%) participated in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, and 232 795 (or 92.3%) in other VET in Schools programs.
All VET in Schools students were enrolled in a program. The most popular programs were training package qualifications, which accounted for 92.8% of all program enrolments. Over half of these enrolments were in Certificate II level qualifications, and about a third in Certificate III.
For school-based apprentices and trainees, the three most popular training packages were Tourism, Travel and Hospitality; Business Services; and Retail Services. For other VET in Schools students, the most popular were Tourism, Travel and Hospitality; Sport, Fitness and Recreation; and Business Services.
In 2023, about a quarter of Australian school students aged 15 to 19 participated in VET in Schools.
Background:
VET in Schools 2023 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 the report: VET in Schools 2023
Enquiries: Chantal Deutrom P: +61 8 8230 8418 E: chantaldeutrom@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.