Training snapshot
Program enrolments in Automotive and Mechanical Specialisation-related qualifications increased from approximately 20,610 in 2018 to 23,650 in 2019. Program completions have increased from around 4,950 to roughly 5,530 in the same period.
In 2019, most of the qualification enrolments were at certificate III level (96%) with 94% of the enrolments in the qualification cluster of Light Vehicle/Automotive Mechanical Technology. The main intended occupation for the qualification was Motor Mechanic (General).
The delivery of training in 2019 was mainly split between private training providers (54%) and TAFE institutes (41%). Overall, 46% of subjects in Automotive and Mechanical Specialisation-related qualifications were Commonwealth and state funded, with international fee-for service accounting for 43%.
The highest proportion of program enrolments in 2019 for this sector was by students from overseas (32%), followed by students residing in New South Wales (20%), Queensland (18%) and Victoria (16%). Over a third of training was delivered in Victoria (36%), followed by 23% in New South Wales and 22% in Queensland.
Apprenticeship and traineeship commencements and completions have decreased overall between 2010 and 2019. Commencements declined from roughly 4,970 in 2018 to around 4,670 in 2019. Completions increased slightly between 2018 and 2019 (approximately 2,440 and 2,620 respectively). The main intended occupation for the apprenticeships and traineeships was Motor Mechanic (General). One third of training was reported by New South Wales (33%), followed by Victoria (23%) and Queensland (22%).
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