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

04 Oct 2021
The journey from comfort zone to the growth zone
The journey from comfort zone to the growth zone Going out of the comfort zone is not easy. It is difficult, challenging and it can be scary. But what if you knew...
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04 Oct 2021
Quality Learner Guides from CAQA Resources
Quality Learner Guides from CAQA Resources What are Learner Guides? Learner Guides are an effective teaching tool, which allows learners to focus on their learning objectives. They are often given through online...
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04 Oct 2021
Benefits of virtual exchange programmes for international students
Benefits of virtual exchange programmes for international students Moving halfway across the world isn’t the only way to reap the benefits of exchange programmes. Virtual exchange programmes — where participants connect with...
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04 Oct 2021
Australia’s five most powerful education leaders in 2021
Australia’s five most powerful education leaders in 2021 AFR Magazine’s annual Power issue, out on Friday, October 1, includes lists of the key players across six industry sectors. Here the people topping...
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04 Oct 2021
Australian Government has approved the International student return pilot programme
Australian Government has approved the International student return pilot programme In a joint decision, the governments of Australia and New South Wales have authorised a second significant student return pilot, which will...
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04 Oct 2021
Validation Demystified - Part I
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...
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04 Oct 2021
The strategies for achieving personal and professional success.
The strategies for achieving personal and professional success. There are many strategies to success you can use in your life. Some people are successful because they work hard. Other people are successful...
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04 Oct 2021
ASQA approves extended transition period for a number of courses
ASQA approves extended transition period for a number of courses ASQA has approved an extended transition period to a number of courses, including 52707WA Graduate Diploma of Dermal Therapies, 52709WA Graduate Diploma...
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04 Oct 2021
WA invests $31.7 million in in-house career counsellors
WA invests $31.7 million in in-house career counsellors The Western Australian government has announced it will be deploying ‘career practitioners’ across 70 high schools in the state next year to help students...
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04 Oct 2021
What to do if you think someone is infringing on your copyright? - Margaret Ryan (lawyer and trademarks attorney)
What to do if you think someone is infringing on your copyright? - Margaret Ryan (lawyer and trademarks attorney) The short answer is to speak to a lawyer. But make sure that...
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04 Oct 2021
$1m donation expands Australia’s only nuclear engineering program
$1m donation expands Australia’s only nuclear engineering program The nuclear engineering program prepares students for careers in high-tech industries including nuclear science, nuclear medicine, mining and resources, energy, manufacturing, aerospace, space exploration...
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04 Oct 2021
Who pays and the relationship to online delivery?
Who pays and the relationship to online delivery? The overall increase of online training has coincided with a substantial rise in the number of governments funded online-only subject enrolments, with these enrolments...
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04 Oct 2021
The VET Sector News- October 2021
The VET Sector News- October 2021 Australia’s five most powerful education leaders in 2021 AFR Magazine’s annual Power issue, out on Friday, October 1, includes lists of the key players across six...
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04 Oct 2021
The websites that will help you become much more productive and efficient.
The websites that will help you become much more productive and efficient. The internet has a lot of resources that you can use to simplify your life. Websites like Google, Wikipedia, YouTube,...
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04 Oct 2021
Education & Training Market is Booming Worldwide
Education & Training Market is Booming Worldwide The latest published market study on Global Education & Training Market provides an overview of the current market dynamics in the Education & Training space,...
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23 Sep 2021
I paid for it – why don’t I own it? – the copyright trap, article by Margaret Ryan, Lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney
I paid for it – why don’t I own it? – the copyright trap, article by Margaret Ryan, Lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney February 20, 2020 / If your business commissions a graphic...
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23 Sep 2021
Vocational education and training
Vocational education and training February 18, 2020 / “For the sixth year in a row, the ACT had the highest number of government-funded vocational education and training students participating in courses at Certificate...
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23 Sep 2021
Vocational education and training courses behind significant drop of crime rate.
Vocational education and training courses behind significant drop of crime rate. August 27, 2018 / Vocational education and training courses have been linked to a significant drop in Victoria’s crime rates by University...
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22 Sep 2021
India urges Australia to address students' difficulties due to travel restrictions
India urges Australia to address students' difficulties due to travel restrictions India on Saturday urged Australia to sympathetically address as soon as possible the difficulties being faced by Indian students due to...
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22 Sep 2021
India, Australia concur that ‘Afghanistan must not become terror hub’
India, Australia concur that ‘Afghanistan must not become terror hub’ India and Australia on Saturday, September 11, 2021, and expressed concern over the situation in Afghanistan and hoped that its territory would...
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22 Sep 2021
Internationals contribute £28.8bn to UK economy yearly
Internationals contribute £28.8bn to UK economy yearly International students in the UK contribute £28.8 billion to the country’s coffers annually – an equivalent of every citizen being on average of £390 better...
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22 Sep 2021
Skills First - the Victorian 2022 Funding Contract
Skills First - the Victorian 2022 Funding Contract A short explanation The Department of Education and Training Victoria has opened a limited expression of interest (EOI) process for non-contracted training providers (new...
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22 Sep 2021
COVID Lifestyle transforms aspirations of young Australians
COVID Lifestyle transforms aspirations of young Australians A survey of demand for information on careers and university courses has revealed tremendous change in aspirations across Australia in wake of COVID-19. Analysis by...
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22 Sep 2021
Course delivery using different delivery modes
Course delivery using different delivery modes What delivery modes can you use to deliver training? Face to face/ on campus/ classroom based delivery It is learning in a classroom environment with qualified...
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