Message from the CEO (31 Jan 2022)
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Message from the CEO (31 Jan 2022)

Message from the CEO (31 Jan 2022) Welcome to our January edition of the VET sector magazine. In this edition, there are articles discussing the latest news from the Department of Home Affairs on changes being made, and an article explaining how online courses can help develop a skilled workforce and much more. We thank […]

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Australian student visa changes in 2022
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Australian student visa changes in 2022

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Australian government will offer visa rebates to students and backpackers who wish to visit the nation in an effort to fill a record number of vacant positions. Visitors to Australia who enter on a student or working holiday visa, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will receive […]

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How online courses can help you become a skilled worker
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

How online courses can help you become a skilled worker

Online courses are popular in the workplace. They provide flexibility and convenience for people who want to learn something in either their own time or during work hours. Online courses have been around for decades, and they have recently started to gain real traction. There are many different types of online courses available that can […]

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CAQA Resources – Converting files to interactive SCORM compliant documents
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

CAQA Resources – Converting files to interactive SCORM compliant documents

At CAQA Resources, we are currently converting all our learning and assessment resources to SCORM Compliant files. We will be using the new format to provide a seamless experience for our RTO providers and partners who use online learning platforms like Moodle and Canvas. The use of technology in education is becoming the norm for […]

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The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) details of the proposed fees and charges that will apply under the full cost recovery model
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) details of the proposed fees and charges that will apply under the full cost recovery model

In a recent announcement, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) detailed the proposed fees and charges that will apply under the full cost-recovery model, which will take effect on July 1 2022. Although the full cost recovery of fees and charges was originally planned for 2020-21, it was postponed as a result of the COVID […]

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Formative vs Summative Assessment: A Comparison
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Formative vs Summative Assessment: A Comparison

Formative and summative assessment, the two main types of assessing knowledge and skills, are often confused with one another. Both types of assessment have a place in the teaching and learning process, but it can be difficult to distinguish between formative and summative assessment. Both formative and summative assessments are used to assess learning, provide […]

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The top problems that the Australian VET sector is facing
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

The top problems that the Australian VET sector is facing

The VET sector in Australia is growing in scale and sophistication every year. The Australian VET sector is facing several problems that are likely to have a significant impact on its future. These include things like an aging workforce, the rising cost of education and a decline in students enrolling in VET qualifications. The most […]

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To be implemented by 2030, the government has published a roadmap for a “data-driven society.”
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

To be implemented by 2030, the government has published a roadmap for a “data-driven society.”

The federal government issued Australia’s first data strategy and associated action plan, outlining a long-term vision for the development of an effective, safe, ethical and secure national data ecosystem. Stuart Robert, the Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, and Jane Hume, the Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Digital Economy, jointly announced […]

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Why is Australia’s rank so low when it comes to innovation?
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Why is Australia’s rank so low when it comes to innovation?

The ability to innovate is one of the most important factors in economic growth. It increases productivity by making it possible to produce more with the same amount of input or investment as before. Putting it simply, when productivity increases, more products and services are produced, which results in higher economic growth. Australia has a […]

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How COVID-19 changed the Australian education and training sector (Part – 1)
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

How COVID-19 changed the Australian education and training sector (Part – 1)

The education and training sector in Australia is one of the largest industries in the Australian economy. It employs almost 1.1 million people (8.4 per cent of the total workforce). Approximately half of Australians in the projected secondary school leaving age are enrolled in some form of education or training, whether formal or informal. Much […]

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Acute skills shortages in VET
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Acute skills shortages in VET

Coming out of lockdown and re-opening RTOs have revealed one big problem. The VET sector has huge skills shortages, and there are nearly hundreds of vacant VET positions advertised in SEEK this week across Australia. There are many factors that have contributed to this shortage, and it did not happen overnight. A big contributor has […]

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Contract cheating – One out of every ten students submits assignments written by someone else – and the vast majority of them get away with it.
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Contract cheating – One out of every ten students submits assignments written by someone else – and the vast majority of them get away with it.

Despite popular belief, contract cheating is more prevalent in Australian institutions than many would expect. According to a recent survey conducted by the University of Western Australia, one in every ten students across Australia’s institutions is guilty of paying someone to create assignments or take online examinations on their behalf. Contract cheating is a form […]

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CAQA Resources
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

CAQA Resources

This month new training and assessment resources: CPC (Construction, plumbing and services) are now available. Certificate I in Construction (CPC10120) Certificate II In Construction Pathways (CPC20220) Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020) Coming soon – Pre-order now, units available with full qualifications […]

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Edu Learning – Your door to professional development opportunities
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

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 works with the aim to help you grow your skills in a fun and interactive way. The benefits of joining our organisation are numerous, from getting tips from VET experts and industry […]

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CAQA Systems Services
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

CAQA Systems Services

CAQA Systems provides technology services and support, and works in partnership with its customers. We collaborate with innovative organisations and service providers, assisting them in maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of their technology investments. We specialise in network administration, software systems and development, hardware and software support, software system and development, cybersecurity, information technology-related issues […]

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CAQA Recruitment
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

CAQA Recruitment

Are you looking for staff? At CAQA Recruitment we help employers find talent for their organisation. We understand that hiring is a complex and sometimes costly process. However, it can be simplified and made easy on a budget by opting for our services. Our recruitment platform receives a huge number of interest from applicants who […]

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Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services
31 January, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

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 offered by Online Media Solutions include: website design and development; website security; web hosting; domains marketplace; development of iOS and Android applications; software development; graphics design including logos, […]

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