Latest news
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Transition arrangements for VRQA RTOs transferring to ASQA16 Apr 2015Transition advice for VRQA RTOs transferring to ASQA is now available.
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General direction—Learner transition2 Apr 2015Replaces the former General direction—transition and teach-out.
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ASQA approves TAFE Directors’ tuition assurance scheme30 Mar 2015ASQA has approved a tuition assurance scheme operated by TAFE Directors Australia as suitable for the protection of fees prepaid by VET students.
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Mapping and transition information5 Mar 2015ASQA has commenced conducting all audits against the Standards for RTOs 2015.
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Retitling of Vocational Graduate Diplomas and Vocational Graduate Certificates13 Jan 2015Existing Vocational Graduate Certificates and Vocational Graduate Diplomas retitled as Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas respectively.
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Reducing red tape for ELICOS providers19 Dec 2014NEAS is working with ASQA to reduce red tape for ASQA-regulated ELICOS and ELT providers.
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Statement regarding Vocation Group4 Dec 2014There has been a range of media comment regarding the Vocation group.
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First steps in the transition to new RTO standards12 Nov 2014ASQA is currently developing comprehensive information about the transition to the new RTO standards.
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Further red tape reduction for training providers3 Oct 2014
In a further effort to reduce its regulatory burden, ASQA will waive the fee payable by training providers when applying to change course duration details on CRICOS.
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Satisfaction with ASQA's audit processes remains high19 Sep 2014
ASQA's latest site audit survey shows RTOs continue to express high satisfaction with auditing procedures and auditors.
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ASQA obtains criminal prosecution for fraud19 Sep 2014ASQA has secured a criminal prosecution against a training manager of a RTO who used fraudulent documents in an attempt to demonstrate compliance with the national standards.
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Transition and teach-out extension for RII Training Package5 Aug 2014SkillsDMC is currently reviewing Assessment Requirements across the RII training package.
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ASQA doesn't endorse any commercial products23 Jul 2014
ASQA recently became aware of a website implying that the software it was promoting was endorsed or "proven" by ASQA.
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Training package qualifications to be updated on CRICOS22 Jul 2014
As of 24 July 2014, ASQA will be extending a reform to update equivalent training package products to provider registrations on CRICOS.
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2014–2016 TEQSA & ASQA MOU signed1 Jul 2014The 2014-2016 MOU signifies a continued commitment to this collaboration and co-operation between the two agencies.
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Training providers satisfied with ASQA’s audit process28 May 2014RTOs subject to a site audit by ASQA continue to express satisfaction with the process.
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Delivery of TAELLN411 as a stand-alone unit17 Apr 2014Updates on the delivery of TAELLN411 as a stand-alone unit.
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Alternate fee protection options for ASQA RTOs14 Apr 2014Training providers—both existing and those applying for registration with ASQA―are required to comply with one of five acceptable fee protection options if they intend to collect student fees in advance.
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Increasing flexibility in ‘teach-out’ provisions24 Feb 2014Pending changes to the General direction—transition and teach out.
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Invoicing update—January 201431 Jan 2014
Update for providers that had invoices issued on 18 January 2014 and former NSW (VETAB) providers.
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ASQA to review key sectors of the economy20 Jan 2014ASQA has announced the focus of its strategic review program in 2014.
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ASQA Process Review15 Jan 2014On 7 June 2013, the COAG Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment (SCOTESE) commissioned a review of ASQA.