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03Dec, 2019

The drop in traineeships and apprenticeships. Why is it happening?

By: PDWS
Categories: News, TAFE

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. At the same time, that these budgets cuts are happening, Australia is still experiencing critical skillsRead More

18Nov, 2019

Where are we going and why are we here?

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News, RTO, TAFE

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 out; students are not part of the discussion. How did we arrive where we are atRead More

18Nov, 2019

Is natural justice or procedural fairness possible with the current set up of ASQA?

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News

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 auditors on the day of the audit Please note: ASQA has engaged some very professional officersRead More

18Nov, 2019

Concerns about the competency levels of Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) officers and auditors

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News

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 - are they qualified enough? Unfortunately, the regulatory body has moved away from recruiting officers withRead More

18Nov, 2019

Industry consultation form released to assist development of VET accredited courses

By: PDWS
Categories: News, VET Sector

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 a course developer to provide: evidence of an industry need and supporting evidence that industry consultationRead More

18Nov, 2019

Financial Viability Risk Assessment (FVRA) tool has changed again, version 3.1.

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News

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 make the FVRA tool more user-friendly and in cases where it is incomplete, provide additional guidanceRead More

18Nov, 2019

I want to voice my opinion – your letters and emails to us

By: PDWS
Categories: News, RTO, VET Sector

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 everyone except the RTO is protected in the current environment. Students and staff can complain toRead More

18Nov, 2019

Review of Australian Qualifications Framework (Part 1)

By: PDWS
Categories: News, VET Sector

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 at school that would count towards a vocational training qualification or university degree. The new changesRead More

18Nov, 2019

Who is there to support training organisations and what RTO representatives should know. (Part 1)

By: PDWS
Categories: News, RTO

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 of your training and assessment from a consultant who can evaluate your practices and give youRead More

18Nov, 2019

ASQA has changed the rules for purchase and sale of RTO’s

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News, RTO

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 one legal entity to another. However, where a change of company shareholdings occurs, but the ABN/ACNRead More

The drop in traineeships and apprenticeships. Why is it happening?

Where are we going and why are we here?

Is natural justice or procedural fairness possible with the current set up of ASQA?

Concerns about the competency levels of Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) officers and auditors

Industry consultation form released to assist development of VET accredited courses

Financial Viability Risk Assessment (FVRA) tool has changed again, version 3.1.

I want to voice my opinion – your letters and emails to us

Review of Australian Qualifications Framework (Part 1)

Who is there to support training organisations and what RTO representatives should know. (Part 1)

ASQA has changed the rules for purchase and sale of RTO’s

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