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Dec 2019
The drop in traineeships and apprenticeships. Why is it happening?
A recent figures revealed that the federal government over the last five years has underspent close to $1 billion of its budget on TAFE, training and apprenticeships. This is on top of previous cuts.
18
Nov 2019
Where are we going and why are we here?
If you have followed the recent discussion on social media ASQA’s practices, RTO closures, TAFE non-compliance, rorting of government funding (by now this is historical data being republished) it is one thing that stands
18
Nov 2019
Is natural justice or procedural fairness possible with the current set up of ASQA?
We have evaluated how fair and transparent the internal workings of Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is. Where can an RTO go to complain and seek justice? How effective are the “external avenues”? ASQA’s
18
Nov 2019
Concerns about the competency levels of Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) officers and auditors
The VET industry has some serious concerns regarding the competency of ASQA’s officers and auditors. We would like to look into this with some facts, records and figures. Qualified auditors with Senior VET Experience
18
Nov 2019
Industry consultation form released to assist development of VET accredited courses
ASQA has released a tool to assist in the development of VET accredited courses. The following media released has been published by Australian Skills Quality Authority: The Standards for VET Accredited Courses 2012 require
18
Nov 2019
Financial Viability Risk Assessment (FVRA) tool has changed again, version 3.1.
The financial viability risk assessment (FVRA) tool has been changed again by ASQA to make it more user friendly. The latest change was implemented on October 4, 2019. The changes have been made to
18
Nov 2019
I want to voice my opinion – your letters and emails to us
In this newsletter, we have selected this email received from one of our subscribers genuinely questioning the current regulatory environment of Registered Training Organisations: “It has been my experience as an RTO Manager that
18
Nov 2019
Review of Australian Qualifications Framework (Part 1)
The AQF review, chaired by Victoria University tertiary education professor Peter Noonan, recommended a shake -up of Australia’s qualification system. Under the recommended changes senior secondary students would also be able to study subjects
18
Nov 2019
Who is there to support training organisations and what RTO representatives should know. (Part 1)
In this article, we will discuss the issues registered training organisations are experiencing in their day-to-day operations. You have the following help available: RTO consultants Extend your own understanding and get an unbiased evaluation
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Nov 2019
ASQA has changed the rules for purchase and sale of RTO’s
Australian Skills Quality Authority has made it crystal clear that “Registered training organisations (RTOs) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) providers are not permitted to transfer their registration from
