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Skills shortages in Australia
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Industries with high projected growth
Education and Training
Employment size
1,230,000
Projected growth in 10 years
12.4%
Career opportunities
Information Technology
Employment size
358,300
Projected growth in 10 years
24.4%
Career opportunities
Building and Construction
Employment size
376,500
Projected growth in 10 years
17.4%
Career opportunities
Government Funding
Government funding is available for courses that address current and future skills gaps. Schemes vary from state to state, and students are required to meet eligibility requirements.
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VET graduate outcomes
In the year following completion, Vocational Education and Training (VET) graduates had a median income uplift of $11,800.
Median change in income
since prior to enrolment
Certificate I
$4,000
Certificate II
$10,000
Certificate III
$15,500
Certificate IV
$8,700
Diploma
$12,400
Advanced Diploma
$10,500
Graduate Certificate
$23,700
8%
pursued higher education
(Bachelors or higher)
(Bachelors or higher)
16%
pursued a higher-level
VET qualification
VET qualification
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