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Communiqué for the COAG Skills Council Meeting – 22 November 2019
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Skills Council (the Council) held its second meeting today…
The VET regulator Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) gone rogue
The national vocational education and training (VET) sector regulator Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), has…
My Role as Your Trainer (Infographic)
Trainers don’t just train. They listen, they learn, they plan, they adapt, they help, they soothe,…
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…
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RPLs and Credit Transfers: What’s All the Fuss About?
Currently, there is a lot of confusion in the industry regarding some of the very basic concepts related to vocational…
Private students to be included in national student survey
For the first time, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research’s (NCVER), major survey of VET students will include fee-paying…
Creating a work environment that values employees
It is essential for training organisations to create a work environment that values employees. A positive work environment will not…
What are the plans for improving the vocational education and training sector – what are we missing?
Despite the fact that the Australian vocational education and training sector (VET) needs improvement, and we hear all the regular…
Message from the CEO (12 August 2022)
Message from the CEO This issue of the VET Sector is especially significant for us as our mother company Career…
What leadership really is
What really is leadership? It is not simply telling people what to do. In today's business world, the term "leadership" is thrown around a lot. But what does it really…
Landmark VET reforms to drive our skills-led economic future
A fundamental overhaul of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system has been agreed to by the Morrison Government and states and territories. The reforms are an important achievement and…
Unpacking ASQA audit reports and files (Part 1)
Let's look into what is actually going on in the audits and…
Private training colleges face too much scrutiny, says ACPET
Excessive scrutiny of detailed regulatory issues by the national skills regulator is forcing private colleges…
Internationals contribute £28.8bn to UK economy yearly
International students in the UK contribute £28.8 billion to the country’s coffers annually – an…
Breaking the bamboo ceiling: Young Asian Australian women share their tips for success
While Asian Australians continue to be underrepresented in leadership positions, some young women have managed…
What are the plans for improving the vocational education and training sector – what are we missing?
Despite the fact that the Australian vocational education and training sector (VET) needs improvement, and…
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How to avoid becoming another ASQA statistic
There are currently 3837 RTOs in Australia, down from over 4,400 RTOs in October last year. If your ASQA audit is scheduled in the next 12 months we would strongly…
Why organisations should prioritise systematic continuous improvement as a strategic priority
Continuous improvement is one of the most important ways to ensure compliance with regulatory operations and successful organisational performance. By continuously identifying areas for improvement, education and training organisations can…
Different phases of assessment and learner validation processes (Part 3 of 4)
This is Part 3 of the article, where we are discussing the different phases of the validation processes an RTO should be following to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and…
Instructional design concepts for electronic materials
There is no question that the way we design and develop instructional materials has changed dramatically in recent years. The prevalence of digital media and advances in technology have had…
ASIC’s ambitious goal to give advice to Australia’s youth
With the under 21 demographic priced out of financial advice, ASIC has released a new website to help boost financial literacy in the next generation of adults. The corporate regulator’s…