Factors Influencing Completion Rates of New Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Staffing

P.Griffin, S.Gillis, H. Coates

Summary

The Assessment Research Centre at The University of Melbourne was commissioned by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) to investigate the influence of the home, workplace and training environments on apprentice and trainee attrition and retention rates in three industry sectors: hospitality, electronics and automotive. The pilot study was undertaken over a 10 month period and identified factors influencing attrition, retention and completion rates amongst apprenticeships and traineeships in hospitality, automotive and electrical/electronic industries. It also identified strategies to determine 'at risk' trainees/apprentices.

Funding Source

National Research Evaluation Committee, National Centre for Vocational Educational Research.


Publications

Griffin, P. and Gillis, S. (1999). Factors Influencing Completion Rates of New Apprenticeships: Interim Report. Assessment Research Centre: The University of Melbourne.

Griffin, P., Gillis, S. and Coates, H. (2000). Factors Influencing Completion Rates of New Apprenticeships Programs: A pilot project. Assessment Research Centre: The University of Melbourne.