Wednesday, 1 June 2011

More students enrol in VET courses across Australia

A new report shows that the Gillard Government’s record investments in education and training is delivering positive results with 1.8 million students now enrolled in the public Vocational Education and Training system in 2010, up 5.4 per cent from 2009.

Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills, Senator Chris Evans welcomed the report; Australian Vocational Education And Training Statistics: Students And Courses 2010 - Preliminary Data, released today by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

“The Gillard government has invested $4 billion more in Vocational Education and Training in the three years to 2010 than the previous government did in its last three years. This snapshot report shows we are getting results with the numbers of students signing up for quality vocational education and training increasing in every jurisdiction.

“This training is the basis of a skilled and productive Australian workforce, which will be able to meet the skills needs of the future. The vast majority of VET students attend TAFE’s which have played a central role in training Australians for over 100 years.”

The report reveals that between 2009 and 2010, Tasmania recorded the largest rate of increase in VET students at 14.6 per cent, while in New South Wales an additional 33 300 VET students enrolled in courses.

Victoria also recorded a high number of additional VET students, with 25 700 more students in VET studies in 2010.

“This is the third consecutive year that VET student numbers have increased,” Senator Evans said.

“The Gillard Government will not stop here. We know more reform is needed to ensure all Australians are given the opportunity to get the trades and the skills they need to get the high skilled, high paying jobs of the future.

“The Gillard Government is investing up to $8.75 billion over the next five years to reach new benchmarks with the States and Territories for better quality, transparency and outcomes in vocational education and training.

“The reform of the VET sector is a major priority for the Gillard Government as we take action to deliver more skilled workers for the Australian economy.”

To view the report, please visit www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2381.html

Student growth in VET enrolments 2009 to 2010. This graph shows the growth in VET student enrolments from 2009 to 2010 by state and territory. New South Wales 33300, Victoria 25700, Queensland 12900, South Australia 2000, Western Australia 8800, Tasmania 6400, Northern Territory 500, Australian Capital Territory 2900. Percentage growth in VET enrolments 2009 to 2010. This graph shows the percentage growth in VET student enrolments from 2009 to 2010 by state and territory, as well as Australia-wide. New South Wales 6.1 per cent, Victoria 5.2 per cent, Queensland 4.5 per cent, South Australia 1.6 per cent, Western Australia 5.5 per cent, Tasmania 14.6 per cent, Northern Territory 1.8 per cent, Australian Capital Territory 10.8 per cent, Australia 5.4 per cent. VET students 2006 to 2010. This graph shows the total number of VET students in Australia rising from 1676000 in 2006 to 1799000 in 2010.
reff:australia.gov.au
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