The Statistics Explained page provides information about the data sources used for various statistics and information displayed throughout the My Skills website. If you are looking for information about My Skills or Vocational Education and Training (VET), please visit the About page.
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The average course fee information provides consumers with an indication of approximate course training costs. Course fee information is provided by Registered training providers. The average course fee is determined by using the median of the supplied course fees.
The average course fee information on My Skills may assist you in deciding which course best suits your needs. However, please note that not all training organisations currently have this information on My Skills, and in all cases it is best to contact the training organisation directly to see what they can offer. Remember to ask about all the costs or fees associated with completing the course, such as: tuition fees, service/amenity fees, material fees or equipment costs.
These statistics highlight the various ways in which industries have influenced the Australian economy. The statistics displayed on all My Skills Industry pages include:
The table below provides the sources used for the Contribution to the Australian economy statistics displayed on each My Skills Industry page.
These statistics detail information on the outcomes of graduates approximately six months after they completed their Vocational Education and Training (VET). The employment outcomes, median salaries, and top three occupations and industries are shown for graduates. Data is displayed at three different levels:
Data is sourced from the Student Outcomes Survey, conducted by NCVER, which focuses on students' employment outcomes and satisfaction with VET in Australia.
The Student Outcomes Survey is an annual survey, which covers students who have an Australian address as their usual address and are awarded a qualification (graduates) or who successfully complete part of a course and then leave the VET system (subject completers). Students who undertake recreational, leisure or personal enrichment (short) courses are excluded. The survey has included students from all VET providers (not just TAFE), as well as students whose training was on a fee-for-service basis.
For further information on the data collection and the terms and definitions of these statistics please visit the Student Outcomes information at NCVER.