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  • 2023 ASQA Provider and Course Owner Survey click image to access news item
    2023 ASQA Provider and Course Owner Survey Results
    7 Dec 2023

    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.

    Surveys
  • ASQA IQ
    ASQA IQ - November 2023
    30 Nov 2023

    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.

    Providers
  • Updated application and evidence requirements for new market entrants
    Updated application requirements for initial registration
    27 Nov 2023

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

    Forms and guides
  • ASQANet
    asqanet: portal and asqaconnect issues
    17 Nov 2023

    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.

    asqanet
  • Spotlight On – Series 3 | Schedule
    Extended transition period: HLT40113 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
    6 Nov 2023

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for

    Transition
  • RTOs
    Extended transition period: MSL Laboratory Operations Training Package – MSL40118 and MSL50118
    6 Nov 2023

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

    Transition
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    Extended transition period: MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package and MEM Manufacturing and Engineering Training Package qualifications (x9)
    31 Oct 2023

    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.

    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - October 2023
    31 Oct 2023

    Read the October 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • Annual Report 2022-23
    ASQA Annual Report 2022–23
    19 Oct 2023

    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.

    Publications
  • Sector alert - Provider support: ELICOS providers issuing multiple CoEs
    English Language Intensive Courses to Overseas Students (ELICOS) - Multiple Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs)
    17 Oct 2023

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

    Sector alerts
  • Sector alert - Concerning practices in the real estate sector
    Concerning practices in the real estate sector
    13 Oct 2023

    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.

    Sector alerts
  • Tip-off announcement news item
    VET tip-off line now live
    4 Oct 2023

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

  • ASQA
    Extended transition period: UEE Electrotechnology Training Package qualifications (x8)
    4 Oct 2023

    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.

    Transition
  • Tip-off announcement news item
    ASQA welcomes investment in integrity of the VET sector by the Australian Government
    3 Oct 2023

    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
    Extended transition period: AMP Qualifications - AMP30316, AMP30616, AMP30716, AMP40415 and AMP40516
    2 Oct 2023

    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).

    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - September 2023
    28 Sep 2023

    Read the September 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • Horticultural students
    Extended transition period: FWP Qualifications – FWP20121 Certificate II in Forest Operations and FWP30121 Certificate III in Forest Operations
    28 Sep 2023

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

    Transition
  • Woodworking
    Extended transition period: MSF Qualifications - MSF40118, MSF50218, MSF30113, MSF30818 and MSF31113
    27 Sep 2023

    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.

    Transition
  • Group of people consulting while viewing computer content
    Publication of Guide to Working with Consultants
    26 Sep 2023

    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).

    Forms and guides
  • Workers wearing safety apparel
    Extended transition period: UET Units of competency (x7)
    22 Sep 2023

    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.

    Transition
  • asqanet information update
    asqanet portal and asqaconnect scheduled maintenance
    15 Sep 2023

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

    asqanet
  • Doctor
    Extended transition period: HLT Qualifications - HLT30113 and HLT40213
    14 Sep 2023

    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.

    Transition
  • asqanet portal maintenance
    asqanet: portal and asqaconnect scheduled maintenance
    6 Sep 2023

    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.

    asqanet
  • Revised Fit and Proper Person Requirements
    Fit and Proper Person Requirements
    5 Sep 2023

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

    Standards for RTOs
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