Latest news
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Strengthening skills focus of new government report4 Apr 2019Late last year, the Prime Minister announced an independent review of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.
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Extension of implementation date for new TAE credential requirements to 1 July 201928 Mar 2019The requirement for trainers and assessors to hold updated qualifications will now come into effect on 1 July 2019. The change was previously scheduled to come into effect on 1 April 2019.
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Information for students of Brighton Pacific Pty Ltd (RTO 41138)22 Mar 2019The Department of Education and Training has published a fact sheet for international students enrolled with Brighton Pacific Pty Ltd.
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Extended transition period: MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory15 Mar 2019ASQA has approved an extension to the transition period for MSL50116 Diploma of Laboratory Technology.
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Extended transition period: ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing15 Mar 2019ASQA has approved an extension to the transition period for ACM40412 Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
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Reminder—new application process for course accreditation14 Mar 2019ASQA recently announced an update to our process for initial accreditation of a VET course.
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Extended transition period: NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations to 20 December 202025 Feb 2019ASQA has approved an extended transition period for NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations.
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ASQA to formalise '90-day period' for ESOS renewal applications15 Feb 2019ASQA invites feedback on a draft legislative instrument that would support existing procedures.
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Change to application process for initial accreditation of VET courses14 Feb 2019
ASQA has revised the application process for initial accreditation of a vocational education and training (VET) course.
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Nine people arrested in relation to alleged forgery of documentation for trade qualifications20 Dec 2018Three ex-employees of a former RTO are among nine people arrested following a joint operation led by NSW Police.
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Australian Government review of the VET sector—now open for submissions until 25 January 201920 Dec 2018On 28 November 2018, the Australian Government announced an independent review of the VET sector.
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Review of VET Accredited Courses to identify superseded or deleted units20 Dec 2018ASQA has recently reviewed all current VET accredited courses that contain training package units of competency.
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VET accredited course leads the way20 Dec 2018Within the VET sector there are two types of training products delivered by RTOs—training packages and VET accredited courses.
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Tuition assurance arrangements for 201920 Dec 2018
The Department of Education and Training has been managing the current interim tuition assurance arrangements for students with a VET Student Loan (VSL), VET FEE-HELP loan, or a FEE-HELP load through a private or TAFE higher education provider.
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RTOs remain satisfied with ASQA’s audit processes19 Dec 2018The results of ASQA's latest site audit surveys have confirmed that RTOs continue to be satisfied with the regulator’s audit processes.
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Don’t risk your registration—Submit your renewal application at least 90 days before the end of your registration period30 Nov 2018You must apply to renew your RTO registration, and pay the application lodgement fee, at least 90 days before your registration is due to expire.
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Changes to RTO ownership—What you need to do30 Nov 2018If you are involved in a change of ownership, either as disposer or acquirer, it is important you understand your obligations.
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Subscribe to the USI Bulletin30 Nov 2018The Unique Student Identifier (USI) Office issues a monthly news update, the USI Bulletin.
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Extended transition period: three FDF Retail Baking qualifications2 Nov 2018ASQA has approved an extension to the transition period for three FDF Retail Baking qualifications.
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Reminder—you must apply to renew registration at least 90 days before the end of your registration period25 Oct 2018RTOs are required to meet the requirements of section 31 (1)(a) of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 when applying to renew registration.
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ASQA’s increased scrutiny on new applications24 Oct 2018On 1 May 2018, ASQA announced increased scrutiny on new applications for registration to deliver VET and/or international education.
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ASQA spotlight—providers that have delivered no training in both 2016 and 201724 Oct 2018ASQA is currently examining data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) for RTOs that have reported they have delivered no training over the past few years.
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Reminder—providers must view the correct documentation showing students have completed prerequisites24 Oct 2018ASQA has recently noted some providers are not meeting the requirement to ensure students have completed necessary prerequisites.