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A big thank you to providers and course owners who took the time to provide their valuable feedback through the 2023 ASQA Provider and Course Owner Survey, which ran from 24 May to 18 June this year. 

The 2023 survey results are now available.

ASQA IQ is now available and is intended to support provider understanding and explain how providers can continuously improve their practices and the outcomes for students.

ASQA has updated its application forms and supporting evidence requirements for new entrants to the vocational education and training market.

We are aware of issues with both the asqanet portal and asqaconnect in which users are receiving an error when trying to complete and submit forms. We are currently investigating the cause of this error, and will confirm once the issues have been resolved.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MSL40118 Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques and MSL50118 Diploma of Laboratory Technology.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MEM20413 Certificate II in Engineering Pathways, MEM30319 Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade, MEM30405 Certificate III in Engineering – Electrical/Electronic Trade, MEM30505 Certificate III in Engineering – Technical, MEM40412 Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting, MEM50212 Diploma of Engineering – Technical, MEM50311 Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design, MEM60112 Advanced Diploma of Engineering and MEM60211 Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.

Read the October 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has tabled its Annual Report 2022–23 in the Australian Parliament, outlining our activities and performance for 2022–23.

Delivery to international students, continues to be a regulatory priority for ASQA and a focus across government.

ASQA is concerned about some practices by registered training organisations (RTOs) delivering training and assessment for CPP41419: Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice, CPP51122: Diploma of Property (Agency Management) and CPP40521: Certificate IV in Strata Community Management.

Announcements were made last week regarding the Government’s investment in ASQA and its role in strengthening integrity in the VET sector.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for UEE41920 Certificate IV in Electrical – Renewable Energy, UEE42020 Certificate IV in Electrical – Photovoltaic Systems, UEE43120 Certificate IV in Energy Efficiency and Assessment, UEE50120 Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering, UEE50711 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering, UEE60920 Advanced Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering, UEE62020 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy and UEE41220 Certificate IV in Electrical – Rail Signalling.

ASQA welcomes the investment by the Australian Government in our compliance, investigative and enforcement capabilities to strengthen our response to integrity issues in the VET sector. 

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for AMP30316 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Meat Safety), AMP30616 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General), AMP30716 Certificate III in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance), AMP40415 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Quality Assurance) and AMP40516 Certificate IV in Meat Processing (Meat Safety).

Read the September 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FWP20121 Certificate II in Forest Operations and FWP30121 Certificate III in Forest Operations.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MSF40118 Certificate IV in Interior Decorating, MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design, MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing, MSF30818 Certificate III in Flooring Technology and MSF31113 Certificate in Cabinet Making.

We’ve recently published a guide to working with consultants. Recognising the value and quality consultants can offer, we've co-designed this guide with our Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG).

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for UETDRRF001 Perform cable pit/trench/excavation rescue, UETDRRF002 Perform EWP rescue, UETDRRF003 Perform pole top rescue, UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel, UETDRRF005 Perform rescue from switchyard structures at heights, UETDRRF006 Perform tower rescue and UETTDRRF08 Perform EWP controlled descent escape.

We will be conducting further maintenance on our online registration portal asqanet, and community space asqaconnect.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for HLT30113 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and HLT40213 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice.

At ASQA we are always working to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies, as well as iterating on and improving our existing technologies to support the sector with a more efficient and effective user experience.

An amended Fit and Proper Person Requirements Instrument under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 is now in place.