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Research, sector news and practical guidance from the CAQA team.
12 Jun 2022
UK losing ground on international PhD student recruitment
UK losing ground on international PhD student recruitment The UK is losing ground to Germany, Canada and Australia in attracting international doctoral students despite its success in recruiting Chinese postgraduates, a new...
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12 Jun 2022
Australian PM under pressure to increase migrant intake to address dire worker shortage
Australian PM under pressure to increase migrant intake to address dire worker shortage New Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under pressure to lift the nation's migration intake cap due to a...
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12 Jun 2022
Australian visa backlog keeping engineers out of country amid skills shortage
Australian visa backlog keeping engineers out of country amid skills shortage The engineering job vacancy rate has increased 97% in 12 months, something the main industry body, Engineers Australia, fears could have...
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12 Jun 2022
Aus: $110m student housing opens in Adelaide
Aus: $110m student housing opens in Adelaide The building, which can accommodate 725 students, is one of Adelaide’s tallest at 118 metres and features study spaces, outdoor terraces, a gym, cinema, communal...
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12 Jun 2022
Australia has second-worst skills crisis in developed world
Australia has second-worst skills crisis in developed world Australia is experiencing the second most severe labour shortages in the developed world, according to the latest OECD economic outlook, reinforcing calls for immediate...
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12 Jun 2022
Australia faces one of the largest skills shortages of our time.
Australia faces one of the largest skills shortages of our time. According to a study conducted by KellyOCG, a global outsourcing and consulting firm that specialises in providing workforce strategy, solutions, and...
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12 Jun 2022
The inclusion of a variety of approaches and techniques for presenting information and activities
The inclusion of a variety of approaches and techniques for presenting information and activities When creating instructional materials, it is important to include a variety of approaches and techniques to engage learners...
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12 Jun 2022
Business plans for your training organisation
Business plans for your training organisation What is a Business Plan? A business plan is a written document that outlines the goals and objectives of a training organisation. It also includes a...
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12 Jun 2022
Best selling resources of this month
Best selling resources of this month These are our top 10 best selling resources of this month: HLT54121 Diploma Of Nursing ICT40120 Certificate IV In Information Technology BSB40820 Certificate IV In Marketing...
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12 Jun 2022
Unrealistic timeframes of the regulatory body
Unrealistic timeframes of the regulatory body The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is the national regulatory body for the vocational education and training (VET) sector. ASQA’s primary role is to protect students...
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12 Jun 2022
ASQA’s model for self-assurance and reality
ASQA’s model for self-assurance and reality ASQA has published a new model for self-assurance that providers can use to improve their practices. The new model should have set out the requirements for...
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12 Jun 2022
The value of the critical contribution of the private training sector
The value of the critical contribution of the private training sector Photo courtesy: NCVER The private training sector is a critical contributor to Australia's vocational education and training system. Currently, the private...
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12 Jun 2022
What new gov’t in Australia means for int’l education
What new gov’t in Australia means for int’l education Industry leaders and experts are looking forward to working with the new government in Australia to usher in a recovery for the international...
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12 Jun 2022
The VET Sector News- June 2022
The VET Sector News- June 2022 World University Rankings 2022 The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 include more than 1,600 universities across 99 countries and territories, making them the largest...
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12 Jun 2022
Why should you trust CAQA Resources as your RTO training resource provider
Why should you trust CAQA Resources as your RTO training resource provider As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you need to ensure that the training resources you use are of the highest...
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12 Jun 2022
Why should you trust CAQA Resources as your RTO training resource provider
Why should you trust CAQA Resources as your RTO training resource provider As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you need to ensure that the training resources you use are of the highest...
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12 Jun 2022
Young workers wired in to become most in-demand tradies in Australia
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...
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12 Jun 2022
World University Rankings 2022
World University Rankings 2022 The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 include more than 1,600 universities across 99 countries and territories, making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to...
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12 Jun 2022
Engaging and retaining students in the vocational education and training sector
Engaging and retaining students in the vocational education and training sector The vocational education and training (VET) sector has undergone significant changes in recent years. There has been a move away from...
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12 Jun 2022
Edu Learning - Your door to professional development opportunities
Edu Learning - Your door to professional development opportunities We would love to have you join our professional development retainer agreement services or individual professional development opportunities through Edu Learning. Our organisation...
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12 Jun 2022
How to be an LGBT+ Inclusive Training organisation
How to be an LGBT+ Inclusive Training organisation LGBT+ collectively refers to people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, and to people with gender expressions outside traditional norms, including nonbinary,...
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12 Jun 2022
Education, training, and audits are essential to ensure compliance.
Education, training, and audits are essential to ensure compliance. It is essential for training organisations to have systems and procedures in place to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Education, training, and audit...
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28 May 2022
London universities plan “leading” international strategy
London universities plan “leading” international strategy “Where London leads; I have no doubt the rest of the country will follow,” was the message from Chris Skidmore, former minister of state for universities,...
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28 May 2022
Major milestone for fee-free training in NSW
Major milestone for fee-free training in NSW NSW is enjoying a fee-free training boom with more than 200,000 enrolments recorded under JobTrainer, a program helping people get skilled for in-demand jobs. Premier...
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