Latest news
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Extended transition period: 91 FSK Foundation Skills units of competency16 Jul 2020ASQA has approved an extended transition period for 91 FSK Foundation Skills units of competency.
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ASQA Stakeholder Liaison Group members announced10 Jul 2020The 17 members of the group reflect the diversity of ASQA’s regulated community.
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New CRICOS guidance released—reporting, education agents and protected amount2 Jul 2020To help CRICOS providers understand and meet their obligations, we have published additional guidance about certain key requirements under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and associated legislative instruments.
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ASQA approves further extended transition period for two qualifications until 31 March 202129 Jun 2020ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Operations and CPC30313 Certificate III in Concreting.
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Changes to the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act24 Jun 2020As you are likely aware, the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Act 2020 comes into effect on 1 July 2020.
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Recordkeeping support for waived annual registration charges22 Jun 2020As part of the Australian government financial relief measures announced in April, annual registration charges for 2020-21 are being waived.
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Advice on maintaining quality of training and assessment10 Jun 2020ASQA is aware that it is a challenging time for VET providers seeking to continue to provide quality VET outcomes in a period of unprecedented social and economic uncertainty.
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Fraudulent VET provider ordered to pay $571,00010 Jun 2020The Federal Court has ordered a South Australian woman to pay significant penalties for 156 contraventions of the NVR Act.
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Implementation of the infection control training skill sets9 Jun 2020The AISC has subsequently provided a further statement on the use of the contextualisation advice.
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ASQA approves a further extension to the transition period of the BSB42615 Certificate IV in New Small Business3 Jun 2020ASQA has decided to further extend the transition period until 31 December 2020.
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Information for RTOs delivering RSA training in South Australia—new requirements to apply for approval from the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner28 May 2020ASQA has been advised by Consumer and Business Services South Australia that RTOs who deliver responsible service of alcohol training in South Australia must be approved by the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.
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Webinar recording available—distance learning: compliance essentials28 May 2020On Wednesday 27 May 2020, ASQA hosted a webinar to provide information and guidance on remaining compliant when delivering courses via distance learning.
The presenters for this webinar were:
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ASQA to support RTOs to deliver new infection control training skill sets15 May 2020ASQA acknowledges the approval of new skill sets on infection control to upskill workers and manage risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resources for providers11 May 2020In preparation for staff and students returning during the coming months, we’ve highlighted some resources to help you create a safe work and training place.
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ASQA approves a further extension to the transition period for the TLILIC0012 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)1 May 2020ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLILIC0012 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above).
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A new era for the VET sector30 Apr 2020ASQA welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the rapid review into our regulatory practices and processes outlining how we will work together with the sector and key stakeholders towards better regulation.
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Streamlining ASQA’s VET accredited course application processes28 Apr 2020ASQA is introducing a new process for renewal of accreditation applications.
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ASQA calls for expressions of interest for Stakeholder Liaison Group24 Apr 2020ASQA is calling for expressions of interest to become a member of a new ASQA Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG).
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ASQA approves extended teach period for VET accredited courses due to COVID-19 pandemic23 Apr 2020ASQA has decided to expand this decision and extend the teach out period of 56 VET accredited courses by six months.
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ASQA announces details of fee waivers and reimbursements15 Apr 2020ASQA has today announced details about a plan to waive or reimburse some fees and charges, to help mitigate the negative financial impacts of COVID-19 on the VET sector.
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Further extension to the transition periods for three qualifications14 Apr 2020ASQA has approved a further extension to the transition periods for three qualifications.