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    Extended transition period: 91 FSK Foundation Skills units of competency
    16 Jul 2020

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for 91 FSK Foundation Skills units of competency.

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    ASQA Stakeholder Liaison Group members announced
    10 Jul 2020

    The 17 members of the group reflect the diversity of ASQA’s regulated community.

    ASQA Update
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    ASQA Update - July 2020
    7 Jul 2020

    Read the July 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
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    Webinar recording available—resumption planning
    6 Jul 2020

    On Wednesday 1 July 2020, ASQA hosted a webinar on resumption planning: continuing delivery in a changed world.

    The presenter for this webinar was Emma Marks, Manager, Education and Guidance, ASQA.

    Coronavirus
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    New CRICOS guidance released—reporting, education agents and protected amount
    2 Jul 2020

    To 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 2021
    29 Jun 2020

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Operations and CPC30313 Certificate III in Concreting.

    Transition
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    Changes to the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act
    24 Jun 2020

    As you are likely aware, the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Act 2020 comes into effect on 1 July 2020.

    Regulatory updates
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    Recordkeeping support for waived annual registration charges
    22 Jun 2020

    As part of the Australian government financial relief measures announced in April, annual registration charges for 2020-21 are being waived.

    Fees and charges
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    Advice on maintaining quality of training and assessment
    10 Jun 2020

    ASQA 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.

    VET sector
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    Fraudulent VET provider ordered to pay $571,000
    10 Jun 2020

    The Federal Court has ordered a South Australian woman to pay significant penalties for 156 contraventions of the NVR Act.

    VET sector
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    Implementation of the infection control training skill sets
    9 Jun 2020

    The AISC has subsequently provided a further statement on the use of the contextualisation advice.

    Training and assessment
    Coronavirus
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    ASQA Update - June 2020
    3 Jun 2020

    Read the June 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
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    ASQA approves a further extension to the transition period of the BSB42615 Certificate IV in New Small Business
    3 Jun 2020

    ASQA has decided to further extend the transition period until 31 December 2020.

    Transition
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    Information for RTOs delivering RSA training in South Australia—new requirements to apply for approval from the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner
    28 May 2020

    ASQA 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 essentials
    28 May 2020

    On 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 sets
    15 May 2020

    ASQA acknowledges the approval of new skill sets on infection control to upskill workers and manage risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Training and assessment
    Coronavirus
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    Resources for providers
    11 May 2020

    In 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's approach to COVID-19
    7 May 2020

    ASQA hosted a webinar discussing ASQA's approach to COVID-19.

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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 2020

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLILIC0012 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above).

    Transition
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    A new era for the VET sector
    30 Apr 2020

    ASQA 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.

    ASQA Update
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    Streamlining ASQA’s VET accredited course application processes
    28 Apr 2020

    ASQA is introducing a new process for renewal of accreditation applications.

    Course accreditation
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    ASQA calls for expressions of interest for Stakeholder Liaison Group
    24 Apr 2020

    ASQA is calling for expressions of interest to become a member of a new ASQA Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG).

    VET sector
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    ASQA approves extended teach period for VET accredited courses due to COVID-19 pandemic
    23 Apr 2020

    ASQA has decided to expand this decision and extend the teach out period of 56 VET accredited courses by six months.

    Transition
    Coronavirus
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - April 2020
    20 Apr 2020

    Read the April 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update

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