Headlines
Heavy penalty for bogus qualification
A former trainer has been ordered to pay $120,000 for providing her employer with 11…
First aid training under review after the death of a footballer from heat stress
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) urged registered training organisations (RTOs) that give first aid…
Aged care facing impending shortage of 110,000 workers, report finds
Urgent action is needed to address a looming shortage of at least 110,000 aged care…
The importance of having experienced trainers for your learners’
Trainers with little or no experience often find it difficult to manage a classroom full of students. Trainers who have been in the field for a while have learned how…
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The VET Sector News II – December 2019
Apprentice and trainee commencements down in June 2019 quarter The latest release of national apprentice and trainee data show commencements…
Message from the General Manager (19 September 2021)
Message from the General Manager Have you looked at ASQA's new Corporate Plan? The plan shows that the organisation is…
Quarantine requirements dropped for Canberra universities
A third Australian jurisdiction has signalled its intention to allow the untrammelled return of international students, with the Australian Capital…
CAQA Recruitment
Are you looking for staff? At CAQA Recruitment we help employers find talent for their organisation. We understand that hiring…
Management of operational risks in training organisations
The management of operational risk is an essential procedure for organisations of any size. Organisations are able to make educated…
Assessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 2)
This is Part 2 continuing from the previous newsletter. As discussed in Part 1 of this article, there are a number of assessment-related issues that may affect your audit outcome. You should…
CAQA Recruitment
Are you looking for staff? At CAQA Recruitment we help employers find talent for their organisation. We understand that hiring is a complex and sometimes costly process. However, it can…
Interview with Anurag Kanwar – BEc, LLB, LLM, GDLP, AAPRI, FIML, MAICD.
Anurag has over 15 years of experience in higher education all within…
Check yourself before you wreck yourself.
When it comes to compliance, it's always better to be proactive than reactive. That's why…
Organisations that offer information, advice, and support for VET students and providers in Australia
There are a number of vocational education and training (VET) resources available in Australia. Here…
Compliance is not one person’s responsibility in a training organisation
In a training organisation, compliance is not just one person's job. Compliance is the responsibility…
For Australia’s future, incorporating cyber security into our education system is “critical.”
As Australia increasingly moves towards a digital economy, it is becoming more and more important…
Opinions
Celebrating the 12th anniversary of Career Calling
Can you believe Career Calling has been in operation for 12 years? This is a fantastic opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to making Career Calling what it is…
The importance of having word limits in the summative assessment resources
One of the most important aspects of VET is summative assessment. Summative assessment resources play a vital role in ensuring that students are able to demonstrate their learning and progress.…
Inconsistent judgements by the auditors working with or for the regulatory body
Auditors are expected to use their judgement when conducting an audit. However, there can be inconsistencies in how different auditors exercise their judgement, which can lead to differences in the…
ASQA News 14-Aug-2018
ASQA given additional powers to seek civil penalties and issue infringement notices On 12 July 2018, the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC made the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator…
The top problems that the Australian VET sector is facing
The VET sector in Australia is growing in scale and sophistication every year. The Australian VET sector is facing several problems that are likely to have a significant impact on…