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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. 

We have clarified our position on credit transfer for superseded equivalent units of competency, in response to requests for advice from the regulator.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FBP30117 Certificate III in Food Processing qualification.

On 15 June ASQA Deputy CEO Christina Bolger participated on a panel at a TAFE Directors Australia webinar discussing self-assurance and what it means for the VET sector.

In October 2020, the suite of first aid units of competency from the HLT Health Training Package were revised and endorsed as new versions.

Quality indicator annual summary reports are due 30 June 2022.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for UEE62111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology – Electrical.

Read the June 2022 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for CPP51119 Diploma of Property (Agency Management).

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for CPC31511 Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for 4 ACM training products.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for qualifications in UEE11 Electrotechnology Training package Release 1.5.

ASQA is seeking your views on the draft self-assurance model which was co-designed with the VET sector.

Training providers and course owners will soon receive an invitation to participate in our 2022 Provider and Course Owner Survey. The email invitation will come from ORIMA Research, which is conducting the survey independently on our behalf. 

Read the May 2022 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

We are continuing to co-design a model for self-assurance with the sector, and have now released the draft model.

ASQA continues to support training providers across NSW and Queensland facing challenges following the recent floods.

ASQA is participating in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (PM&C) cost recovery review which aims to improve regulator performance and accountability.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) welcomes the appointment of members to the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Advisory Council (the Advisory Council).

Read the April 2022 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness and SIS40215 Certificate IV in Fitness.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for AHC50516 Diploma of Arboriculture.

ASQA today published a new guide to help course owners understand what they need to do when applying for course accreditation. 

ASQA recognises that many providers and students continue to be affected by the catastrophic flooding in New South Wales and Queensland, particularly where training premises and workplaces have been damaged or lost and are inaccessible to staff and students.