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    Extended transition period for qualifications in MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package
    27 Oct 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • ASQA Annual Report 2021-22
    ASQA Annual Report 2021-22
    26 Oct 2022

    The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has tabled its Annual Report 2021-22 in the Australian Parliament.

    Publications
  • Classroom with students
    Education services for overseas students - ESOS National Code: return to compliance
    19 Oct 2022

    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.

    Regulatory updates
  • Information for students of Inspire Education Pty Ltd
    14 Oct 2022

    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.

  • ASQA
    Guidance for Providers
    11 Oct 2022

    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.

    Providers
  • Hospitality barista making coffee
    Extended transition period: qualifications in SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package
    3 Oct 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - September 2022
    29 Sep 2022

    Read the September 2022 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
  • ASQA
    Extended transition period for qualifications in FNS Financial Services Training Package
    28 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • Self-assurance model phase 3
    A co-designed working model for self-assurance
    28 Sep 2022

    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.

    Self-assurance
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    Extended transition period: TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations
    21 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • ASQA
    Extended transition period: PSP50116 Diploma of Government
    21 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • Mechanical engineering quality control
    Extended transition period: MAR20318 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
    21 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • Workers performing a site inspection
    Extended transition period qualifications in UET Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training package
    16 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • co-workers
    Extended transition period: CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) and CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
    16 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • Baker at work in kitchen making bread
    Extended transition period: FBP30417 Certificate III in Bread Baking
    6 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • Two students in kitchen processing food
    Extended transition period: FBP20117 Certificate II in Food Processing
    6 Sep 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

    Transition
  • Corporate Plan
    ASQA Corporate Plan 2022–23
    2 Sep 2022

    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.

    Publications
  • students in a classroom environment
    ASQA’s planned program of work supports confidence in the quality and integrity of national VET
    26 Aug 2022

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

    Regulatory Risk Priorities
  • Plumber in workshop
    Extended transition period: CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing
    24 Aug 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. 

    Transition
  • Provider Roundtable Communiqué
    Provider Roundtable Meeting, August 2022
    22 Aug 2022

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

    Communiqué
  • ASQANet
    asqanet: invoice issue
    22 Jul 2022

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

    asqanet
  • pathways and perspectives cover
    Our publication for the community - Pathways and Perspectives
    14 Jul 2022

    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. 

    Publications
  • Robotics
    ASQA clarifies position on credit transfers
    30 Jun 2022

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

    Transition
  • Students making pasta
    Extended transition period: FBP30117 Certificate III in Food Processing qualification
    27 Jun 2022

    In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015. 

    Transition

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