This paper provides a summary of the outcomes and satisfaction of students who undertook nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs) in Australia during 2023. 

The figures are derived from the National Student Outcomes Survey, which is an annual survey of students who undertook VET in Australia during the previous calendar year. The 2024 results are based on the responses of 243,778 VET students collected between June and August 2024.

Key findings

• In 2024, most students undertaking VET qualifications achieved their main reason for training. 87.4% for qualification completers, down 0.7 percentage points from 2023. 
• A lower proportion had an improved employment status after training compared with 2023. 64.4% for qualification completers, down 3.2 percentage points.
• Proportions in further study after training were similar to 2023. 33.3% for qualification completers.
• Overall satisfaction with training remained high in 2024. 89.5% of qualification completers were satisfied, up 0.5 percentage points from 2023.
• The most common main reasons for not completing a qualification were personal reasons (21.9%), changing or starting a new job (17.6%) and training not meeting expectations (12.8%). These were also the top reasons in 2023.