Latest news

• New version of TAE training package and transition extension information
• Annual Declaration on Compliance – coming in April 2023
• Spotlight On Series returning in 2023
• Update on the revised RTO Standards

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

• ASQA presents at VELG National VET Conference 2022
• Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG) Meeting
• Addressing risk in delivery of VET and ELICOS to international students
• NCVER and ASQA working closer together to streamline reporting compliance

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The draft revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO Standards) were released for public consultation on 2 November 2022 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). 

• ASQA CEO presents at the annual Community Colleges Australia forum
• Release of the draft revised RTO Standards for consultation
• NEW Registration Renewal FAQs published
• Intention to amend VET accredited courses

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

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