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  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - June 2023
    1 Jun 2023

    Read the June 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • Beauty services student learning facial treatments from teacher
    Working under Supervision
    1 Jun 2023

    Working under supervision is a great way for people with trade or vocational experience to take that first step in delivering training and assessment in the VET sector. 

    VET sector
    Providers
  • Provider survey students
    Quality Indicator Summary Report – submit by 30 June 2023
    31 May 2023

    Quality indicator (QI) summary reports for 2022 data are due by 30 June 2023.

    Data and reporting
  • nurse in training
    Extended transition period: HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
    29 May 2023

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
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    2023 ASQA Provider and Course Owner Survey is Open until 13 June 2023
    26 May 2023

    The 2023 Provider and Course Owner Survey is open from Wednesday 24 May 2023 until midnight Tuesday 13 June 2023.

    Surveys
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  • News Item
    Bogus Aust Skills System Pty Ltd trading as Auskills Training (former RTO 41163) statements of attainment and qualifications
    24 May 2023

    Through ASQA’s investigation work we have confirmed the issuance of several bogus First Aid statements of attainment and Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications purportedly issued by Auskills Training.

    Alerts
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    Written agreements with overseas students
    17 May 2023

    ASQA has recently published guidance to assist ESOS providers in understanding their obligations when negotiating and recording written agreements with overseas students.

  • Horticultural students
    Extended transition period: AHC20616 Certificate II in Parks and Gardens
    16 May 2023

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. 

    Transition
  • ASQA
    Extended transition period: HLT33015 and HLT43015 (Certificate III and IV in Allied Health Assistance)
    16 May 2023

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • Spotlight On – Series 3 | Schedule
    Extended transition period: HLT training package qualifications
    12 May 2023
    • HLT20113 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
    • HLT30113 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
    Transition
  • International students at work
    Sector alert
    11 May 2023

    Delivery to international students, including unethical practices of third-party education agents, continues to be a regulatory priority for AQSA and a focus across government.

  • Classroom environment
    Extended transition period: CSC training package qualifications
    11 May 2023
    • CSC30120 Certificate III in Correctional Practice
    • CSC40121 Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
    • CSC50115 Diploma of Correctional Administration
    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - May 2023
    4 May 2023

    Read the May 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • Annual Declaration on Compliance: submit by 17 May
    Annual Declaration on Compliance: submit by 17 May
    19 Apr 2023

    The Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) is open until 17 May 2023 – ASQA has emailed the unique weblink of the online declaration to all CEOs of ASQA-regulated RTOs.

    Data and reporting
    RTO registration
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - April 2023
    19 Apr 2023

    Read the April 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • About Training Packages Assurance
    Extended transition period: CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
    6 Apr 2023

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. 

    Transition
  • ASQA
    Extended transition period: FNS training package qualifications
    6 Apr 2023
    • FNS42020 Certificate IV in Banking Services
    • FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting
    • FNS50417 Diploma of Payroll Services
    • FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting
    Transition
  • participants registering for meeting and reading information
    Extended transition period: CPP40516 Certificate IV in Strata Community Management (Release 3)
    5 Apr 2023

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • co-workers
    Extended transition period: CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
    31 Mar 2023

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. 

    Transition
  • Annual Declaration on Compliance - 17 April 2023 to 17 May 2023
    Annual Declaration on Compliance - 17 April 2023
    20 Mar 2023

    The Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) 2023 will begin on 17 April 2023.

    Data and reporting
    RTO registration
  • Teacher and students in classroom
    Extended transition period: PSP40116 Certificate IV in Government
    9 Mar 2023

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. 

    Transition
  • Extended transition period: MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
    7 Mar 2023

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing.

    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - March 2023
    7 Mar 2023

    Read the March 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • RTO & ESOS Checklists
    2023 RTO and ESOS obligations checklists
    23 Feb 2023

    The ASQA 2023 RTO and ESOS obligations checklists will help training providers stay on top of reporting obligations. The ESOS obligations checklist is also suitable for ELICOS providers.

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