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.

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

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

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.