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As the number of overseas students declines, Australia faces the prospect of losing future skilled workers and citizens.
When so many international students left Australia, think about what the country lost. Approximately $40.3 billion was contributed to the economy by them in 2019. Approximately 250,000 jobs in Australia were supported by international education. In some sections of the higher education industry, border closures resulted in a reduction of enrollments of up to 70{811251a11785699196b1edfb998e8df43131d83f2e2fc9971f96b5821112af2c}. […]
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NCVER Report – Upskilling and reskilling: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employers and their training choices
Photo source: NCVER NCVER’s latest research examines how Australian employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and their future workforce training plans. To survive financially during the pandemic, many businesses had to adjust and digitise their operations, as well as shift quickly to remote working arrangements. As restrictions started easing in 2020, businesses were […]
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From February 21, all fully vaccinated international students are permitted to return to Australia.
Following one of the world’s most extensive COVID-19 isolations, the Australian government will open its doors to all international students who have received a full COVID-19 vaccination. According to Erudera.com, the decision will take effect on February 21 and will have an impact on over 500,000 international students currently enrolled in the country, as well […]
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The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry survey unveiled Victoria as the most difficult state in Australia to do business in.
More than half of Australian businesses consider Victoria to be the most difficult state in which to conduct business, with local operators paying the highest taxes in the country. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry unveiled its first cost of doing business index on Wednesday, which ranks the cost of doing business in all […]
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Even if the border is fully reopened, the country will continue to experience a national skills shortage – how VET sector is the solution?
A large number of Australians are now in trades, the fastest rate since the start of the pandemic. A record number of students are also attending universities, but experts believe more must be done to boost skills training possibilities that are focused on the future of employment. The number of young Australians enrolled in university […]
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Car-makers welcome electric vehicle technology certification offered through vocational training institutions in Australia.
An initiative to raise the level of certification in electric vehicle technology offered by vocational training institutions in Australia has been hailed by a number of automotive manufacturers. Despite the fact that all of the companies have extensive internal training programs of their own, they recognise the importance of equipping technicians to service, diagnose, and […]
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WA has allocated $16 million for international education
As part of a new support package, the state of Western Australia has earmarked around AUS$16 million to assist the state’s international education sector. It was announced that a support programme will be implemented after the state delayed the reopening of its borders due to the Omicron variant earlier in February. As part of the […]
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.”
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?
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)
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
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.
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
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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