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  • Extended transition period: MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
    7 Mar 2023

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing.

    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - March 2023
    7 Mar 2023

    Read the March 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • RTO & ESOS Checklists
    2023 RTO and ESOS obligations checklists
    23 Feb 2023

    The ASQA 2023 RTO and ESOS obligations checklists will help training providers stay on top of reporting obligations. The ESOS obligations checklist is also suitable for ELICOS providers.

    Publications
  • Female student in classroom applying trade measurement skills
    Extended transition period: PSP40516 Certificate IV in Trade Measurement
    22 Feb 2023

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for PSP40516 Certificate IV in Trade Measurement.

    Transition
  • building, construction and planning
    Extended transition period: AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction
    8 Feb 2023

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction.

    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - February 2023
    2 Feb 2023

    Read the February 2023 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • Carpentery
    Extended transition period: FWP Qualifications (FWP20116, FWP20216, FWP30116, FWP30216, FWP40116, FWP50116)
    30 Jan 2023

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FWP Qualifications (FWP20116, FWP20216, FWP30116, FWP30216, FWP40116, FWP50116).

    Transition
  • Strategic Review of Online Learning in the VET sector published
    19 Jan 2023

    This week ASQA released the final report for the Strategic Review of Online Learning in the VET sector.

  • classroom students
    New version of TAE training package and transition extension information
    13 Jan 2023

    Version 5 of the TAE Training Package was approved by the Australian Industry Skills Committee on 8 November 2022 and endorsed by Skills Ministers on 18 November 2022.

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    Extended transition period: TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking
    5 Jan 2023

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking.

    Transition
  • Duo
    Extended transition period MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Patternmaking Specialisation only)
    23 Dec 2022

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Patternmaking Specialisation only).

    Transition
  • Holiday snapshot on table with each hat, sunglasses, tropical juice and a camera
    It’s that time of year!
    23 Dec 2022

    We hope you all get to take a break and enjoy the festive season.

    Our offices are closed from 2 pm (AEDT) Friday, 23 December 2022, to 9 am (AEDT) Tuesday, 3 January 2023.

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  • Beauty services student learning facial treatments from teacher
    Extended transition period: SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Training Package
    9 Dec 2022

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Training Package.

    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - December 2022
    1 Dec 2022

    Read the December 2022 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • Students in classroom learning
    Addressing risk to VET for international students
    30 Nov 2022

    ASQA is acutely aware that poor quality practices by a small number of providers can inflict significant harm on students, on confidence in an otherwise dedicated and committed sector and damage Australia’s reputation for quality educational outcomes.

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    Operation INGLENOOK
    30 Nov 2022

    The Australian Government, led by the Australian Border Force (ABF), has established a multi-agency operation to identify threats, vulnerabilities and available whole-of-government effects in order to deter and disrupt the exploitation of Australia’s temporary visa program.

  • Woodworking
    Extended transition period: CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry
    25 Nov 2022

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry.

    Transition
  • Students reading a report
    Commonwealth Ombudsman Issues Paper
    24 Nov 2022

    On 9 November 2022, the Commonwealth Ombudsman released an issues paper titled Improving Fairness in Written Agreements Between International Students and Australian Education Providers.

  • Female wildlife staff training lemur
    Extended transition period: ACM40321 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training
    23 Nov 2022

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for ACM40321 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training.

    Transition
  • Information for students of Inspire Education Pty Ltd (RTO 32067)
    17 Nov 2022

    The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has cancelled the registration of Inspire Education Pty Ltd (RTO 32067), following liquidation of the company.

    Regulatory decisions
  • Sports students in class
    Extended transition period: SIS50319 Diploma of Sport
    11 Nov 2022

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for SIS50319 Diploma of Sport.

    Transition
  • ASQA
    Extended transition period: SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness
    9 Nov 2022

    ASQA has approved an extended transition period for SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness.

    Transition
  • Mobile and laptop user logging in to online account
    How to help your students affected by cyber incidents
    4 Nov 2022

    Over recent months, there have been multiple cyber incidents affecting the community. These events may have impacted your students.

    Sector alerts
  • Two people reviewing a document
    Sector alert: Provider responsibilities when using education agents
    4 Nov 2022

    ASQA has identified international student delivery as one of the Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2022-23 and is working in partnership across government to detect and deter non-genuine providers and safeguard the integrity of the international VET market.

    Sector alerts

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