About the education and training industry
About these reports
These reports provide a point in time, data-driven overview of the workforce and skills for each industry.
The report does not provide a complete view of workforce dynamics within the industry. Its purpose is to support ongoing efforts to address workforce and skilling demands and to identify opportunities within the education and training industry.
Report coverage
This report focuses on the education and training industry and the occupations relevant to the industry, categorised using the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) classification of industries (ANZSIC) and occupations (ANZSCO).
Coverage in this report is limited to employment in the industry and sectors as defined by the ABS, noting some occupations are almost exclusively associated with an industry, such as surgeons in the health services sector, while others, such as accountants, are associated with many industries.
Furthermore, industry classifications rarely encompass the full nature of the work (and therefore skills) associated with a given industry. Therefore, ABS definitions of industries or sectors may not align with the definitions used by an industry association.
Key sectors of the industry
The education and training industry provides structured learning and development services across the life course.
The key sectors within the education and training industry are:
- Early childhood education – includes kindergartens, long day care, occasional care and family day care
- School education – includes primary and secondary education across government and non-government schools
- Tertiary education – includes universities, TAFEs and private vocational education providers
- Adult, community and other education – includes informal learning, personal enrichment and professional development programs.
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