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What ongoing professional development is, and why it is important to your professional career
One of the most important things you can do for your professional career is to…
Aus: $110m student housing opens in Adelaide
The building, which can accommodate 725 students, is one of Adelaide’s tallest at 118 metres…
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services
Over the past two decades, Online Media Solutions (OMS) has provided assistance to clients worldwide.…
How the Australian VET sector is changing
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released the latest data on Total VET Activity. Looking at program enrolments (full qualifications, accredited courses and skillsets) in TAFEs and…
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In vocational education and training, what is assessment?
In the VET sector, assessment refers to the process of collecting evidence for making judgments about an individual's competence or…
Internal audits and why they are so important (Part 4 of 5)
In the first three parts of this series we discussed the following: What are internal audits? What are the benefits…
Australia installs first space laser optical ground station in southern hemisphere
Recently, my colleagues and I swung a half-tonne telescope onto the roof of the physics building at the University of…
NCVER Report – Upskilling and reskilling: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employers and their training choices
Photo source: NCVER NCVER's latest research examines how Australian employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and their future…
A world-ranked list of 121 of the best educators includes Sukh Sandhu and Raj Kiran
In recognition of their dedication to teaching and education, as well as their continuous involvement in social service and literature,…
Victorian TAFE free-for-all – is it beginning of another “Crisis”?
From January 2019, the Victorian Government will cover the cost of 30 TAFE courses and 18 pre-apprenticeship courses. The free courses run for up to two years and include accounting,…
Validation Demystified – Part I
Validation is arguably the central pillar of the VET practice and has a valued place in the education system. It is one of the few compliance requirements that influence and…
Education services for overseas students: ESOS National Code – return to compliance
In March 2020, TEQSA and ASQA announced flexibility in regulatory arrangements regarding…
CAQA Systems Services
CAQA Systems provides technology services and support, and works in partnership with its customers. We…
How student welfare and support in Australia are governed by a set of regulations.
Student welfare and support is an important part of any education system, and Australia is…
The education and training portfolios have received key ministerial appointments
The key portfolios of education, skills and training each have a new minister thanks to…
Covid outbreaks have shut more than 320 schools across NSW and Victoria in past three weeks
More than 300 schools across New South Wales and Victoria have closed down in the…
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Young workers wired in to become most in-demand tradies in Australia
Electricians are among the most in-demand tradespeople in Australia, according to the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). And employers find it difficult to attract suitably qualified and experienced tradespeople. With…
In February 2022, international student arrivals in Australia reached a ‘super-strong’ level.
According to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 28,030 international students arrived in Australia in January 2022, an increase from 27,670 students who arrived in the same month…
China Revises Law to Advance Innovation in Science, Technology
Chinese national lawmakers began deliberating a draft revision to the law on scientific and technological progress, as the country seeks to advance the quality and efficiency of its innovation in…
During the IHEA Dual-Sector Network conference, Sukh Sandhu addressed issues and changes in the VET sector.
A recent conference of IHEA Dual Sector Network recognized ASQA's effort to change its focus from person-centred to system-oriented auditing. ASQA was also commended for focusing on continuous improvement and…
According to a new report, businesses are increasing their investments in cybersecurity skills
According to new research from cybersecurity firm Sophos, internal IT departments and businesses are making investments in their staff' cybersecurity skills and knowledge. According to a new analysis from Sophos,…