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In March 2020, TEQSA and ASQA announced flexibility in regulatory arrangements regarding educational services for international higher and vocational students studying either in Australia or offshore.

We have been notified that Inspire Education Pty Ltd (RTO 32067) was placed into liquidation on 12 October 2022. The liquidator, Worrells, has published a notice to students.

In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, ASQA has reviewed the suite of General Directions and determined that they be integrated as part of our guidance materials for providers going forward.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations.

• ASQA Corporate Plan 2022–23
• ASQA’s response to Jobs and Skills Summit
• Pathways and Perspective Publication
• Phase 3 report: A working model for self-assurance

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FNS Financial Services Training Package.

ASQA has released a report on the outcomes of the third phase of research to co-design with the VET sector, a working model for self-assurance.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for PSP50116 Diploma of Government.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal).

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training package.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) and CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FBP30417 Certificate III in Bread Baking.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FBP20117 Certificate II in Food Processing.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has published its Corporate Plan 2022-23, which sets out the strategic direction for the national vocational education and training (VET) regulator for the next four years.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) today released its Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2022-23.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing.

Our Provider Roundtable met earlier in August to discuss ASQA’s strategic objectives and risk priorities and opportunities to collaborate in the coming year.

ASQA’s online registration portal asqanet is experiencing a temporary issue with retrieving invoices and other files. 

We are pleased to launch Pathways and Perspectives – a publication for the Australian community that shares data, insights and important stories about the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. 

We have clarified our position on credit transfer for superseded equivalent units of competency, in response to requests for advice from the regulator.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FBP30117 Certificate III in Food Processing qualification.

On 15 June ASQA Deputy CEO Christina Bolger participated on a panel at a TAFE Directors Australia webinar discussing self-assurance and what it means for the VET sector.

In October 2020, the suite of first aid units of competency from the HLT Health Training Package were revised and endorsed as new versions.