ERIC Number: ED575672
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 18
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1839-3497
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Completion and Attrition Rates for Apprentices and Trainees, 2016. Australian Vocational Education and Training Statistics
National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER)
This publication presents completion and attrition rates for apprentices and trainees using three different methodologies: (1) contract completion and attrition rates: based on the outcomes of contracts of training; (2) individual completion rates: based on contract completion rates and adjusted for factors representing average recommencements by occupation; and (3) projected contract completion and attrition rates for the latest commencing apprentice and trainee cohorts: based on a "life tables" methodology. Contract completion and attrition rates are derived by tracking the outcomes of contracts of training over time. However, due to the duration of training, this method requires some years to pass to enable an accurate report on outcomes for the majority of contracts. In this instance, completion and attrition rates can be reported for contracts commenced in 2012 for trade occupations and in 2013 for non-trade occupations. For apprentices and trainees commencing later than 2012 or 2013, estimate completion and attrition rates are needed, given that significant proportions are still undertaking their training. This is achieved by applying a "life tables" methodology to up-to-date cross-tabulations of commencements, completions and cancellations/withdrawals. During an apprenticeship or traineeship there may be many reasons for changes in contracts, such as a change in employer, with breaks in the training. Therefore, in addition to reporting on contract outcomes, it is also useful to look at the completion rates of individuals.
Descriptors: Persistence, Student Attrition, Occupations, Apprenticeships, Trainees, Training, Withdrawal (Education), Foreign Countries
National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd. P.O. Box 8288, Stational Arcade, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia. Tel: +61-8-230-8400; Fax: +61-8-212-3436; e-mail: ncver@ncver.edu.au; Web site: http://www.ncver.edu.au
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Numerical/Quantitative Data
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Language: English
Sponsor: Australian Government Department of Education and Training
Authoring Institution: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) (Australia)
Identifiers - Location: Australia
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