TAFE and FEP enrollments drop in the middle of a "collapse of trust"

NSW experienced the largest drop in students in vocational training, with a 6.8 percent decline over the same period.

Nationally, the number of students enrolled in higher-level programs decreased the most students who graduate from government-funded VET programs dropped of 11.7% between 2016 and 2017.

In comparison, the qualifications of Certificate III experienced the smallest decline in enrollment by 0.8%.

Programs III and IV increased by 5.8%, in contradiction with the national trend

Certificate courses III and IV cover more advanced skills, relying on basic professional skills taught in certificate courses I and II. IV certificate courses represent the equivalent of six to twelve months of university studies.

"A sustained investment of more than $ 1.3 billion a year by the New South Wales government has increased enrollment in several critical areas." General Manager Jon Black said.

"Year by year, 2018 saw a 19 percent increase in listings for electricians, with an 11 percent increase in listings for plumbers and carpenters."

However, Mr. Black said that registrations for "higher-level qualifications suffer severely because of an over-correction of the federal government's policy on student loans"

"The new process of student loan application is difficult to manage, heavy with counter-incentives and "Mr. Black said:

The VET FEE HELP program was replaced by the VET student loan system in January of last year.

Federal Minister of Education Simon Birmingham said that the new VET student loan program "increases student success rates and results compared to the appalling situation we have seen in the disastrous program of VET FEE-HELP. "

Training providers can access taxpayer-funded student loans, and these providers have the right supports in place to get the best results for their students," said Mr. Birmingham President of the NSW Teachers' Federation Maurie Mulheron The vocational education sector in 2012 caused a "confidence meltdown" in the sector, and subsequent reductions in state and federal funding led to a further drop in TAFE and other public claimants

We see a drop in the number of registrants in vocational education and a reduction in funding and job losses throughout the sector. Mulheron said:

Niall Carpenter, 23, who completed a Carpentry Certificate II, III and IV at TAFE NSW, said TAFE's teaching style and practical components made it a good fit. choice for him

Mr. Carpenter said: [TRADUCTION]

Mr. Carpenter now works in the industry, but said that he planned to return to school to get a diploma in construction.

"That will give me more opportunities and I've heard my superiors and other people say that something from TAFE is a much more recognized qualification because they know that you have learned well. "