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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 approves a further extension to the transition period for the TLILIC0012 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) until 1 November 2020.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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    ASQA Update - April 2020
    20 Apr 2020

    Read the April 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update
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    ASQA announces details of fee waivers and reimbursements
    15 Apr 2020

    ASQA has today announced details about a plan to waive or reimburse some fees and charges, to help mitigate the negative financial impacts of COVID-19 on the VET sector.

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    Further extension to the transition periods for three qualifications
    14 Apr 2020

    ASQA has recently approved a further extension to the transition periods for three qualifications.

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    Government announces financial relief for sector
    12 Apr 2020

    The Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, and the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, have announced a package of measures to lift the financial pressures on registered training organisations.

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    Extended transition period for three training products
    7 Apr 2020

    ASQA has extended the transition period for three training products.

    Transition
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    ASQA releases guide to support providers to meet default obligations under the ESOS Act
    1 Apr 2020

    CRICOS providers are required to meet their provider default obligations when placing a hold on their registration. We have published a guide to help explain these requirements.

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    Coronavirus
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    Registration hold now available for providers significantly affected by COVID-19
    31 Mar 2020

    ASQA acknowledges the variety of challenges currently facing providers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    ASQA approves extended transition period for further qualifications due to COVID-19 pandemic
    27 Mar 2020

    ASQA recently approved an extended transition period for 51 qualifications due to expire between 17 March and 15 July 2020.

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    RTOs—ensure you are ready for AUSkey to be decommissioned on 27 March 2020
    26 Mar 2020

    AUSkey is being decommissioned tomorrow, Friday 27 March 2020. This will affect all RTOs—if you connect to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Registry via the Organisation Portal or have a Student Management System (SMS).

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    Temporary changes notification form available
    24 Mar 2020

    To help make it easy to meet your reporting obligations in relation to temporary changes, ASQA has released an online submission form.

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    Improvement to timeframe to submit initial accreditation applications
    23 Mar 2020

    A change in the timeframe for submitting VET course concepts for initial accreditation will apply to all submissions received by ASQA after 31 March 2020.

    Course accreditation
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    A joint ASQA and TEQSA statement regarding regulatory flexibility
    20 Mar 2020

    All AQF training and assessment must meet high quality standards regardless of the location of the student and the mode of delivery.

    ASQA Update
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    We’re publishing FAQs to help providers
    20 Mar 2020

    We know that the COVID-19 pandemic is creating unforeseen challenges for providers, raising questions about how you can best continue providing quality education to your students.

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    Greater transparency and consistency of data displayed on the national register for VET accredited courses
    19 Mar 2020

    ASQA has been working closely with the NCVER to increase transparency and maximise alignment of data published on the national register for VET accredited courses and training packages.

    Course accreditation
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    Two deadlines extended due to COVID-19
    18 Mar 2020

    ASQA recognises that this is a difficult time for the sector and that the health of staff and students is a priority.

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    Transition periods extended for 51 qualifications
    18 Mar 2020

    In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASQA has extended transition periods for 51 qualifications.

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    Update on COVID-19 and student travel
    10 Mar 2020

    The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has issued updated guidance on travel restrictions and exclusion periods in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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  • ASQA Update
    ASQA Update - March 2020
    4 Mar 2020

    Read the March 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

    ASQA Update

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