Overview of training provider response.
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Overview of training provider response.

COVID-19 has had an undeniable impact on the VET sector, with the significant and rapid transition to online learning early in the pandemic establishing the groundwork for and influencing the likelihood of RTOs using more blended learning in the future, as outlined in the below figure.

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Who pays and the relationship to online delivery?
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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 increasing by almost 362 600 in 2020 (an increase of 40.4%; table 3).

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Now and into the future
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Now and into the future

Approximately 12 months after the commencement of COVID-19 restrictions in Australia, only about one quarter (25.1%) of the surveyed RTOs who had transferred some face-to-face training online had reverted fully to their pre-COVID-19 approach to training. The survey findings demonstrate a strong pattern of RTOs continuing to offer online training in areas where it was […]

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Is blended delivery the future of Australian VET education?
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Is blended delivery the future of Australian VET education?

A research by Sheila Hume and Tabatha Griffin, NCVER demonstrate that there was a strong response from the VET sector to COVID-19 restrictions, with the number of subjects delivered online increasing by about 24% between 2019 and 2020. The research reported that the shift to online training delivery was more pronounced for government-funded subject enrolments […]

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MIT tops QS employability ranking 2022
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

MIT tops QS employability ranking 2022

Global higher education analyst Quacquarelli Symonds has named the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US as the leader of its graduate employability ranking for a second year in a row. The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 take a closer look into how well universities are preparing students for the world beyond higher education, using […]

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Offshore learning hubs keep overseas students engaged
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Offshore learning hubs keep overseas students engaged

Universities in Australia and New Zealand, where borders have remained closed to international students for over 18 months, have found innovative ways to keep online learners engaged by setting up special learning centres in China. And student ‘hubs’ elsewhere in Asia are supporting students enrolled in different universities overseas, and who would otherwise be isolated […]

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Benefits of virtual exchange programmes for international students
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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 peers and institutions from anywhere in the world — achieve the same perks, like meeting new people, breaking down tired cultural stereotypes and bringing classroom learning to life. For more information, […]

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New Standards for Course Accreditation for Western Australia RTOs
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

New Standards for Course Accreditation for Western Australia RTOs

Course accreditation is the formal recognition of a course by an accrediting body. In Western Australia, the course accrediting body is the Training Accreditation Council (TAC or the Council). Accredited courses fill a gap in skill requirements that are not covered by national industry training package qualifications. They must be developed in accordance with the […]

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ASQA approves extended transition period for a number of courses
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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 of Cosmetic. CPC30318 Certificate III in Concreting, HLT21015 Certificate II in Medical Service First Response, HLT31015 Certificate III in Ambulance Communication (Call Taking), HLT31115 Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport, HLT41015 Certificate IV […]

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$1m donation expands Australia’s only nuclear engineering program
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

$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 and defence. The funding aims to support scholarships for approximately 20 domestic students to obtain a master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering from UNSW’s School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, along with […]

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Education & Training Market is Booming Worldwide
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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, as well as what our survey respondents—all outsourcing decision-makers—predict the market will look like in 2027. The study breaks the market by revenue and volume (wherever applicable) and price history […]

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WA invests $31.7 million in in-house career counsellors
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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 explore work and study options after graduating. Education and training minister Sue Ellery announced the multi-million dollar initiative on Wednesday, saying that it would help set students up for successful futures. […]

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CQUniversity Graduate Guarantee offers a fully flexible, Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, free of charge, to all domestic and international graduates
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

CQUniversity Graduate Guarantee offers a fully flexible, Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, free of charge, to all domestic and international graduates

Announced today, the CQUniversity Graduate Guarantee offers a fully flexible, Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, free of charge, to all domestic and international graduates who haven’t secured full-time or part-time work within six months of finishing their undergraduate degree. For more information, please visit here.

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New South Wales pilot plan ‘would expand and evolve’: minister
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

New South Wales pilot plan ‘would expand and evolve’: minister

International students form long lines outside Melbourne foodbank A food charity in Melbourne is helping international students hit hard by lockdowns, providing supplies for almost 2 thousand students a week. For more information, please visit here. NSW releases ‘return to VET’ guidelines, visit here.

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Australia’s five most powerful education leaders in 2021
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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 teaching in a profound year for the sector. Remote learning has been gathering momentum for decades, but it was the initial shock of the pandemic that made it mainstream. Although the […]

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New job opportunities!
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

New job opportunities!

JOIN THE RECRUITMENT REVOLUTION Operations Manager (Mullumbimby, NSW) Sales Representative (Surry Hills, NSW) Compliance Manager (Wollongong, NSW) RTO Senior Office Administrator (Morayfield, QLD) Barber Trainers (Chermside, Brisbane West, Ipswich, Toowoomba) CHC Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) BSB Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) FNS Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) ICT Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) View all jobs Looking for a new opportunity? Whether […]

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Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 4)
22 September, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 4)

This is Part 4 of the article, where we are discussing the different phases of the validation processes an RTO should be following to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and industry expectations. In the previous articles, we discussed the following regarding the validation of assessment resources: Explanation of assessment validation Typical benchmarks used during the […]

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Skills First – the Victorian 2022 Funding Contract
22 September, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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 training providers) to deliver Skills First training for specific programs. What does this mean to your RTO? What are the matters the Department will consider during the evaluation process? Is your […]

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Our webinar related to Skills First – By CAQA Experts
22 September, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Our webinar related to Skills First – By CAQA Experts

Sukh Sandhu – Hello and welcome everyone. Please accept our thoughts and prayers for all those who are affected by the lockdown across Australia before we commence today’s presentation. The last several months have been extremely demanding and exhausting, but we are hoping that we will be able to come out of this situation eventually. […]

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Viral email regarding ASQA’s current and past audit activities
21 September, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Viral email regarding ASQA’s current and past audit activities

If you follow Education Issues Australia on Twitter, or have LinkedIn, or Facebook accounts, you may have noticed a report developed by the @edissuesaus. The research identifies some serious and systemic problems with the current regulatory body. More information can be found by visiting this link. A copy of this has also been presented to […]

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