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Research, sector news and practical guidance from the CAQA team.
25 Apr 2022
Australian Skills Classification 2.0 released
Australian Skills Classification 2.0 released The Australian Skills Classification helps define the skills that underpin jobs in Australia. As employers, workers, education providers and policy makers recognise that skills are the real...
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25 Apr 2022
Practical demonstration - What to look for?
Practical demonstration - What to look for? When observing a student during a practical demonstration, it is important to focus on both their technical ability and their methodology. For example, you should...
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25 Apr 2022
Blended learning - The best of online and offline learning
Blended learning - The best of online and offline learning Blended learning is a teaching approach that combines both online and offline learning. It offers the best of both worlds - the...
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25 Apr 2022
Advisory Group for VET Reforms
Advisory Group for VET Reforms The Commonwealth, with all State and Territory Governments, are together progressing a program of significant structural reform of the VET system to improve efficiency, transparency and confidence...
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25 Apr 2022
Quality training is one of the best investments a training organisation can make.
Quality training is one of the best investments a training organisation can make. One of the most important investments a training organisation can make is in quality training resources. Training resources that...
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25 Apr 2022
What to look for when choosing a student management system for a training institution
What to look for when choosing a student management system for a training institution What is a Student Management System (SMS)? The student management system is basically a software to create, manage...
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25 Apr 2022
VET Sector News- April 2022
VET Sector News- April 2022 Experts to support ASQA regulatory efforts, strategic vision The government has established a new national advisory council to support the best practice regulation of Australia’s vocational education...
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25 Apr 2022
Training providers must keep up with industry trends.
Training providers must keep up with industry trends. Organisations that provide training and assessment must keep up with the latest trends and developments in their industry if they wish to stay ahead...
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25 Apr 2022
Experts to support ASQA regulatory efforts, strategic vision
Experts to support ASQA regulatory efforts, strategic vision The government has established a new national advisory council to support the best practice regulation of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector. Peter...
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25 Apr 2022
How student welfare and support in Australia are governed by a set of regulations.
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 no exception. Australia...
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25 Apr 2022
How Australia can turn the digital skills deficit into an opportunity
How Australia can turn the digital skills deficit into an opportunity Economics consulting firm AlphaBeta has estimated that 3.7 million Australian employees will need training in digital skills in the next year...
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25 Apr 2022
How COVID-19 caused a global learning crisis
How COVID-19 caused a global learning crisis In McKinsey and Company’s latest report on unfinished learning, we examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning and well-being, and identify potential...
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25 Apr 2022
How colleges and universities are reimagining remote learning
How colleges and universities are reimagining remote learning Just two years ago, universities around the world closed their campuses at the pandemic’s onset, and embarked on a never-before-tried experiment: delivering education 100...
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03 Apr 2022
In February 2022, international student arrivals in Australia reached a 'super-strong' level.
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...
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03 Apr 2022
For Australia's future, incorporating cyber security into our education system is "critical."
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 for our young people to...
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02 Apr 2022
Message from the CEO (23 March 2022)
Message from the CEO We welcome you to our March edition of the VET sector magazine. In this edition, there are articles discussing the NCVER submission, CEO declaration of Compliance, transition planning...
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02 Apr 2022
Review of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework
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,...
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25 Mar 2022
How to ensure your training organisation is compliant with government regulations
How to ensure your training organisation is compliant with government regulations If you're running a vocational education and training organisation in Australia, you need to ensure that your organisation is compliant with...
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24 Mar 2022
Supporting Students with Disabilities in Vocational Education and Training
Supporting Students with Disabilities in Vocational Education and Training The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has funded the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) to carry out three projects...
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24 Mar 2022
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) has launched a free, expedited skills assessment framework for skilled migrants.
The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) has launched a free, expedited skills assessment framework for skilled migrants. The Australian Government has identified skills shortages in the job market in some...
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24 Mar 2022
Requirements to enrol learners in your courses
Requirements to enrol learners in your courses There are specific prerequisites that must be met prior to student enrolment or the beginning of training and assessment, whichever occurs first. In addition, the...
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24 Mar 2022
A new study indicates that 82 per cent seek gender and sexuality diversity subjects such as Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in education.
A new study indicates that 82 per cent seek gender and sexuality diversity subjects such as Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in education. According to a new study released by Western Sydney...
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24 Mar 2022
What is the criteria that defines a successful trainer and assessor?
What is the criteria that defines a successful trainer and assessor? A trainer is someone who has the skills to teach others and an assessor is someone who has the skills to...
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24 Mar 2022
What characteristics define a successful online learner?
What characteristics define a successful online learner? Successful online learners have a few qualities in common with one another. They are self-motivated and disciplined, have solid time management abilities, have basic technical...
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