Next Step Profiles - Year 12 Completers Profile - Queensland - 2022

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Next Step Year 12 completers post-school destinations profile for Queensland (2022) based on an annual survey of students who completed Year 12 and gained a Senior Statement in the previous year. The survey covers initial study, training and work outcomes and highlights how local conditions can shape available options, including education or training pathways during tighter labour markets. It explains survey objectives, methodology, reliability response rate and reports key respondent characteristics plus main destination results by sex.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages62

Reading Time2 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Survey Methodology

Survey Findings

Region Overview

Survey Response

Deferring University Study

Main Destination

Main destination by sex

Next Step Profiles Post-school destinations of Year 12 completers Queensland 2022 Introduction The Next Step Year 12 Completers survey is an annual survey of students who completed Year 12 and gained a Senior Statement in the previous year in Queensland at state, Catholic and independent schools, and TAFE secondary colleges. The survey results show the initial study and work destinations of young people after completing school. The objectives of the survey are to assist: • parents and the wider public to know the pathways of young people after completing Year 12, and to appreciate the range of options available to students • schools to review and plan their services for students, especially in the senior years of schooling • school system personnel to review their education policies as they affect the transition from school to further study and employment • training bodies, universities, business and industry, local government and regional planners to plan their services. The word Indigenous in this document refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. Survey Methodology The Next Step Year 12 Completers survey is conducted by the Department of Education (DoE) through the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office (QGSO), in accordance with the provisions of the Statistical Returns Act 1896 (Qld) . The students surveyed were identified by means of a survey frame (or list) provided to the QGSO by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority. In 2022, this list contained details for 51,393 Year 12 completers who were deemed to be in-scope for the survey. Fieldwork for the survey is conducted between March and June each year, approximately six months after the young people finish school. This timing is designed to be after tertiary education places are accepted. Responses were predominantly collected via computer-assisted telephone interviewing. Students were also offered the opportunity to complete the survey online. The survey methodology allowed for responses to be provided by a proxy. Allowable proxies included parents, siblings and other household members able to respond on behalf of the respondent. Survey findings When considering the findings of the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey it is important to note that the post-school destinations of all school leavers are influenced by the environment in which they are transitioning. This can limit the options available to young people and alter their intended post-school pathways. For example, the availability of employment opportunities is dependent on the local and broader macroeconomic outlook. In a tight labour market a school leaver may look at an education or training pathway rather than their initially preferred employment pathway. More information Abbreviations and explanatory notes are provided at the rear of this profile. More information on post school destination surveys including the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey can be found at [https://www.qld.gov.au/nextstep](https://www.qld.gov.au/nextstep) Next Step Profiles: Year 12 Completers Profile: Queensland 2 Region Overview Survey respondents have been allocated to regions based on place of usual residence at the time of completing Year 12. Survey response A measure of the reliability of survey estimates is the response rate, which is the number of completed surveys that can be used in the analysis as a percentage of all attempted in-scope sample. The overall response rate for the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey in 2022 from Queensland was 76.9% . It has not been possible to ascertain how representative these responses are of all Year 12 completers from Queensland. Table 1 highlights selected key characteristics of those who responded to the survey. Table 1 Survey respondents by selected key characteristics, Queensland | Characteristics | Queensland | | --- | --- | | | —%— | | Males | 48.3 | | Females | 51.7 | | Indig

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Next Step Year 12 Completers survey in Queensland (2022)?

It identifies the initial study and work destinations of young people after completing Year 12 and helps parents, schools, and education and planning partners understand post-school pathway options.

How was the 2022 survey conducted and who could respond on behalf of others?

Fieldwork ran between March and June, about six months after students finished school, with responses mainly collected via computer-assisted telephone interviewing and an online option. Proxy responses were allowed, including parents, siblings and other household members.

What does the report indicate about main destinations for Queensland Year 12 completers?

All Year 12 completers were assigned a main destination using a system that prioritises education-related destinations. The report provides overall participation in further education, training, or paid employment and breaks results down by sex.

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