This publication presents estimates of apprentice and trainee activity in Australia for the December quarter 2014. The figures in this publication are derived from the National Apprentice and Trainee Collection no. 83 (March 2015 estimates). The most recent figures in this publication are estimated (those for training activity from the June quarter 2013 to the December quarter 2014). Estimates take into account reporting lags that occur at the time of data collection. Consequently, the figures in this publication may differ from those published in earlier or later reports. The figures in bold are actual numbers. Estimated data are presented on a quarterly and 12-month ending series basis. The 12-month ending series is particularly useful in showing longer-term data trends, but is less useful in identifying turning points. This publication also presents early trend estimates for the March quarter 2015 for seasonally adjusted and smoothed commencements at the national level for trade and non-trade occupations. Seasonal adjustment and smoothing involves the use of a mathematical model to smooth out fluctuations due to seasonal influences. These early trend estimates cannot be disaggregated further by state and territory.