Trades buck national enrolment downturn
Construction trade qualifications are growing in Australia despite a broader decline in VET enrolments nationally. Residential building trades are bucking the national training trend.
Are construction trade enrolments actually growing while other VET courses decline?
Builders, carpenters, plumbers and other tradies may see more apprentices entering the industry, easing labour shortages in residential construction.
Key takeaways
- Construction trade qualifications are growing despite a national drop in overall VET enrolments.
- The residential building sector is outperforming the broader training system in attracting students.
- This trend could help ease persistent skilled labour shortages in the building industry.
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