This publication presents estimates of apprentice and trainee activity in Australia for the September quarter 2014. The figures in this publication are derived from the National Apprentice and Trainee Collection no. 82 (December 2014 estimates). There were 341,300 apprentices and trainees in-training as at 30 September 2014, a decrease of 18.4% from 30 September 2013. In the September quarter 2014, compared with the September quarter 2013: (1) commencements decreased by 35.5%, to 46,100; (2) completions decreased by 14.4%, to 30,200; and (3) cancellations and withdrawals decreased by 0.5%, to 28,900. In the 12 months ending 30 September 2014, compared with the 12 months ending 30 September 2013: (1) commencements decreased by 23.9%, to 194 700; (2) completions decreased by 20.4%, to 163,400; and (3) cancellations and withdrawals decreased by 10.9%, to 115,000.