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Research, sector news and practical guidance from the CAQA team.
22 Aug 2021
According to a new report, businesses are increasing their investments in cybersecurity skills
According to a new report, businesses are increasing their investments in cybersecurity skills According to new research from cybersecurity firm Sophos, internal IT departments and businesses are making investments in their staff'...
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22 Aug 2021
Education standards and politics
Education standards and politics We are all well aware that in any country, it is hard to separate politics from educational issues and standards. However, it is quite sad when politics begins...
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18 Aug 2021
Assessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 2)
Assessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 2) This is Part 2 continuing from the previous newsletter. As discussed in Part 1 of this article, there are a number...
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13 Aug 2021
Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 2)
Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 2) This is Part 2 of the article, where we are discussing the different phases of the validation processes an RTO should be...
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08 Aug 2021
Some ESOS courses are no longer required to be registered with CRICOS
Some ESOS courses are no longer required to be registered with CRICOS It is now allowed for registered training providers to offer certain supplementary courses to international students without having those courses...
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08 Aug 2021
COVID-19 and changes in the changes in the Financial Viability and Risk Assessment (FVRA)
COVID-19 and changes in the changes in the Financial Viability and Risk Assessment (FVRA) It poses significant challenges for RTOs to continue to provide high-quality training and ensure that students complete their...
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08 Aug 2021
Message from the General Manager (8 August 2021)
Message from the General Manager With this edition of our monthly newsletter THE VET Sector, we will discuss the most recent changes to the Financial Viability and Risk Assessment (FVRA) and its...
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08 Aug 2021
The Covid-19 surge in Australia is threatening plans for student return
The Covid-19 surge in Australia is threatening plans for student return The state government of New South Wales has placed on hold its proposal to allow international students to return home after...
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08 Aug 2021
RTO Survey: Mandatory Work Requirements for Certificate III in Individual Support
RTO Survey: Mandatory Work Requirements for Certificate III in Individual Support The Human Services Skills Organisation is conducting a survey about Mandatory Work Placement for students completing the Certificate III in Individual...
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08 Aug 2021
The VET Sector News- August 2021
The VET Sector News- August 2021 Australia is facing a severe labour crunch As the world recuperates from the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, labour shortage has crippled many advanced economies. To...
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05 Aug 2021
Assessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 1)
Assessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 1) It is important to look into ASQAs 2017 report that shows: Around 72% of RTOs FAIL audit on Assessment...
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28 Jul 2021
Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 1)
Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 1) In this article, we will discuss different phases of validation processes that you should be following in your RTO to ensure you...
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21 Jul 2021
Part 3- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts
sPart 3- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts In this third and final part of our “compliance and quality assurance,” articles, we are continuing to discuss compliance...
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14 Jul 2021
How to make reasonable adjustment in summative assessments
How to make reasonable adjustment in summative assessments The concept of ‘reasonable adjustment’ is important and must be considered. This means that the summative assessment process may be modified so that individual...
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07 Jul 2021
Part 2- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts
Part 2- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts When we look at the current Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, the clauses relevant to Registered Training Organisations’...
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01 Jul 2021
The role of trainer in a training organisation
The role of trainer in a training organisation Trainers don’t just train. They listen, they learn, they plan, they adapt, they help, they soothe, they challenge and they tolerate. Students expect all this,...
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24 Jun 2021
Part 1- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts
sPart 1- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts When you plan to run a registered training organisation (RTO), you may find it difficult to know: the complete...
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16 Jun 2021
Obligations of Registered Training Organizations in Terms of Reporting
Obligations of Registered Training Organizations in Terms of Reporting Under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, all RTOs are obliged to provide accurate and complete data. All ASQA-registered training organisations RTO...
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09 Jun 2021
Part 2- Contextualising of assessment resources
Part 2- Contextualising of assessment resources Contextualisation of training packages, accredited curricula and learning resources can be achieved without compromising the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. Contextualisation is the addition...
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03 Jun 2021
Part 1- Contextualising of assessment resources
Part 1- Contextualising of assessment resources Contextualisation of training packages, accredited curricula and learning resources can be achieved without compromising the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. Contextualisation is the addition...
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28 May 2021
Industry welcomes Labor’s commitment to hospitality skills training
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 $10 million injection in training and skills development for...
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28 May 2021
International students are still being routinely exploited
International students are still being routinely exploited Over the decade leading up to COVID, the exploitation of international students became systemic across the Australian economy. Multiple reports bemoaned the rampant wage theft...
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05 May 2021
Change of Registered Training Organisation Ownership - What is required?
Change of Registered Training Organisation Ownership - What is required? In this ever changing world, we are seeing many RTO’s change ownership for a variety of reasons. So what is involved? How do you...
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30 Apr 2021
Building a strong workplace culture in your RTO
Building a strong workplace culture in your RTO In every workplace, the culture of the company is imperative to the organisation's success. The company culture has an impact on nearly every aspect...
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