As at 30 June 2022, there were 415 240 apprentices and trainees in-training, up 21.6% from 30 June 2021, according to the latest report from the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼).
The Apprentices and trainees 2022 – June quarter report shows that non-trade occupations contributed most to the increase in in-training numbers, up by 38.3% to 173 235 when compared with the same time last year.
Clerical and Administrative Workers and Community and Personal Service Workers had the highest absolute increases in in-training numbers for non-trade occupations.
A total of 241 860 apprentices and trainees in trade occupations were in-training as at 30 June 2022, which is an increase of 11.8% when compared with 30 June 2021.
By industry, the largest absolute increases in in-training numbers were in the Construction, Accommodation, and Health care and social assistance sectors.
Overall commencements increased to 66 885 in the June quarter 2022, up by 36.5% when compared with the same quarter in the previous year.
Background:
Apprentices and trainees 2022 – June quarter provides a national picture of apprenticeship and traineeship activity, including both quarterly and annual figures that can be broken down by state and territory.
Download the report: Apprentices and trainees 2022 – June quarter
Related products and resources:
- DataBuilder: Apprentices and trainees 2022 – June quarter
- Historical Time Series of apprentices and traineeships in Australia from 1963 to 2022
- Supporting information (including terms and definitions, and adjustment notes)
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