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How does quality assurance differ from compliance (Part 3)
In this third and final part of our “compliance and quality assurance,” articles, we are…
ASQA publishes scoping study on VET in schools
The scoping study on vocational education and training delivered to secondary school students was issued…
CAQA Systems Services
CAQA Systems provides technology services and support, and works in partnership with its customers. We…
The students deserve to be treated as more than just a revenue stream
It is no secret that the cost of living in Australia is high. This is especially true for students, who often have to take on part-time jobs in addition to…
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How will ASQA move from its current practices?
Pic: Courtesy @edissuesaus Note: The pic includes the famous saying of Ex-Chief Commissioner, Australian Skills Quality Authority in the Independent…
The biggest threat to the education and training sector in Australia is bad regulation!
It is very important to evaluate the training and auditing systems to find out what is working and what is…
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 are some of the best…
Top 10 common AVETMISS issues and how to resolve them
All RTOs must collect a range of data from their students and report all their delivery activity (known as Total…
Interview – Matthew Dale – Director, Audit Express and Educonomy
With more than a decade experience working across the VET Sector, Matthew brings a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience…
The VET Sector News- November 2021
Apprenticeships in butchery, childcare and hairdressing decline across the ACT Canberrans have been warned local butchers are a "dying trade" after data showed a steep drop in apprenticeships. Figures collated…
Your trainer and assessor files (Part 3 of 5)
In the last newsletter we discussed the following: The definition of vocational competency ASQA Guidelines on “vocational competence” The three C’s of Vocational competency related to demonstrating skills and knowledge…
What sort of RTO training resources does CAQA Resources offer?
CAQA Resources offers a range of training and assessment resources to help…
Industry welcomes Labor’s commitment to hospitality skills training
Australia’s Labor Party has announced a $48 million tourism and travel package which includes a…
Are you looking for a VET professional to join your team? Or perhaps you are looking for your next career opportunity?
Specialising in recruitment Australia wide, Career Calling Jobs work with a large number of qualified…
Why should you invest time doing an assessment of your training organisation?
Investing time in assessing your training organisation can be extremely beneficial. It can help you…
RPL Kits-Let’s discuss compliance with clauses 1.8 and 1.12
The legislative requirements The legislation is very clear regarding compliance in RPL kits and why…
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Your trainer and assessor files (Part 4 of 5)
In the last newsletter, we discussed the following: ASQA Guidelines on “industry currency.” How to stay up to date in terms of “industry currency.” Factors that influence “industry currency.” What…
New Standards for Course Accreditation for Western Australia RTOs
Course accreditation is the formal recognition of a course by an accrediting body. In Western Australia, the course accrediting body is the Training Accreditation Council (TAC or the Council). Accredited…
Interview with Martin Powell – Chief Executive Officer, VET DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
BIO: Martin Powell BBus (Acc) GAICD Chief Executive Officer VET Development Centre Mr Martin Powell commenced as the CEO at the VET Development Centre (VDC) in January 2016. Since this…
Review of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework
The Review will examine how the ESOS regulatory framework can evolve to support Australia’s international education sector to innovate and diversify, while continuing to protect Australia’s international reputation as a…
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…