Provider Reference Group (PRG)
The Provider Reference Group (PRG) is ASQA’s primary forum for operational engagement and consultation with providers on VET regulatory reform, design and education. PRG members will collectively bring their whole of sector perspective to work collaboratively with ASQA, in recognition of our shared stewardship for the sector.
About the PRG
ASQA recognises that engagement with key VET stakeholders is essential. Direct collaboration with providers is essential for ASQA to achieve its strategic objectives and work collaboratively to support the quality and protect the integrity of the VET sector.
The PRG provides a forum for engagement with ASQA on how it interacts with and supports providers, in pursuing regulatory outcomes through its regulatory operating model and regulatory risk framework. This includes environmental scanning to identify provider and systemic risk, regulatory education frameworks and approaches to building provider capability and supporting continuous improvement. PRG members will contribute and provide feedback including on the matters outlined above and ASQA’s interactions with regulated entities more broadly.
In advancing these objectives, ASQA will facilitate feedback loops between the PRG and the peak provider associations that comprise the VET Sector Strategic Forum, ASQA’s primary forum for strategic engagement and consultation with the VET and ELICOS sectors on regulatory design and reform.
PRG members attend and participate in meetings to:
- provide sector expertise and insights
- identify and discuss current and emerging provider and systemic risks to quality VET outcomes
- assist in co-designing and shaping education strategies and improved regulatory approaches, informed by a shared understanding of ‘quality outcomes’ and stewardship
- identify opportunities for collaborative engagement with the sector.
The revised PRG Terms of Reference includes an updated purpose, the objectives of the forum, a member code of conduct and a statement outlining our expectations of members.
PRG members
The PRG is chaired by the Executive Director, Policy and Engagement of ASQA and is comprised of senior representatives from a variety of provider types.
PRG membership is open to ASQA regulated VET providers only and is established via an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Eligible providers must nominate a senior representative, preferably at Director, CEO or senior management level who have a high level of operational authority in their respective organisations.
