VET statistics FAQs

1 January 2019

Frequently asked questions


I need VET statistics but don't really know what I am looking for - where do I start?

Summary information about NCVER's collections, surveys and data release dates is available from the About our data page.

A more detailed overview of the Australian vocational education and training (VET) statistical collections and surveys and the purpose they serve for the Australian VET system is provided in VET statistics explained.


I am looking for a data table that includes all industries? Where can I find this information?

Each of the main data collections features data tables covering all industry classifications. You can also get the full range of variables available for each collection. Information is also summarised in a PDF report.

Visit these collection pages for more information:


I need a report that compares VET data across a number of selected industry areas?

If what you are looking for isn't in the published information at the above links there are two other options:
Contact the VET data help hotline and request the data you are after. Note some requests may incur a charge. Email: vet_req@ncver.edu.au

If you are an experienced data user, consider a registration to VOCSTATS. Visit the VOCSTATS page on our Portal for further details.