Training snapshot
There were almost 50,530 program enrolments in Electrical Services related qualifications during 2020, representing a slight increase on the previous year (48,560). There were close to 11,630 program completions in 2020, in line with the 2019 figures of 11,640. Most enrolments during 2020 were in the Certificate III level (73%) followed by Certificate II (25%), with enrolments in Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start), making up approximately 70% and 24% of enrolments respectively.
The main intended occupation for those who enrolled in the Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) was Electrical or Telecommunications Trades Assistant. For those who enrolled in the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, the main intended occupation was Electrician (General).
For enrolments during 2020, TAFE institutes provided 70% of training in Electrical Services related qualifications overall, with a further 20% delivered by private training providers. There was some variation to this depending on qualification, with a Certificate III in Security Equipment exclusively delivered by TAFE institutes (100%) and Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical mainly delivered by private training providers (93%). Around 93% of subjects delivered by TAFE institutes were Commonwealth and state funded; compared to 66% for private training providers, with domestic fee for service making up most of the remainder (31%). More than one quarter of students were from New South Wales (29%), followed by Victoria (24%), Queensland (22%) and Western Australia (11%). Similarly, training was mostly delivered in New South Wales (29%), Victoria (24%), Queensland (23%) and Western Australia (12%)
During 2020, there were approximately 10,400 apprenticeship commencements in Electrical Services related qualifications, a slight increase from the 10,600 recorded in 2018. Approximately 5,500 apprentices completed their qualification during 2020, a figure relatively unchanged since 2017 but still below the peak of 6,730 in 2015.
Most apprentices in 2020 were undertaking the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician and training towards the intended occupation of Electrician (General). Close to one third of apprenticeship training was reported by New South Wales (32%), followed by 25% in Victoria and 20% in Queensland.
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