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Research, sector news and practical guidance from the CAQA team.

25 Apr 2022
What sort of RTO training resources does CAQA Resources offer?
What sort of RTO training resources does CAQA Resources offer? CAQA Resources offers a range of training and assessment resources to help RTOs meet their compliance requirements. These resources include online courses,...
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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
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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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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25 Apr 2022
How ASQA assess the RTO registration renewal
How ASQA assess the RTO registration renewal ASQA is responsible for the assessment and registration of RTOs. ASQA must be satisfied that an RTO is meeting the requirements of the Standards for...
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03 Apr 2022
Five Trends The EdTech Industry Should Pay Attention To In 2022
Five Trends The EdTech Industry Should Pay Attention To In 2022 Education technology is an industry that is expected to surpass $377 billion by 2028. From my perspective, the reason for this...
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03 Apr 2022
Foreign students back to pre-pandemic numbers
Foreign students back to pre-pandemic numbers International student numbers at universities and vocational education have bounced back to above pre-pandemic levels, with the number of students commencing studies higher than in 2019....
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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
Domestic violence prevention program receives high praise from ACER
Domestic violence prevention program receives high praise from ACER An ACER evaluation has found Griffith University’s MATE Bystander Program to be highly effective at equipping people with the tools and understanding to...
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25 Mar 2022
Does competency have to be the only way VET is delivered? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd
Does competency have to be the only way VET is delivered? – comment by CEO Jenny Dodd In a competency system the standards that industry requires to be demonstrated are set out....
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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
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services Over the past two decades, Online Media Solutions (OMS) has provided assistance to clients worldwide. OMS merged into the CAQA and Career Calling brands in 2013. Services...
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24 Mar 2022
Clinical trial finds a new therapy to lower cholesterol and stabilise plaques associated with heart attack
Clinical trial finds a new therapy to lower cholesterol and stabilise plaques associated with heart attack A novel new therapy has been found to reduce harmful plaque in arteries and change its...
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24 Mar 2022
Client testimonials - March 2022
Client testimonials - March 2022 Making a difference in the lives of our client's in the RTO and Higher Education spaces is our highest priority. Sharing their success brings us pride in...
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24 Mar 2022
On the way to becoming a renewable superpower, Australia is confronted with a severe skills shortage.
On the way to becoming a renewable superpower, Australia is confronted with a severe skills shortage. Danny Nielsen, the new Senior Vice President and Country Head of Vestas in Australia and New...
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