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ASQA News 12-Jul-2018
Definition of Enterprise RTOs updated
ASQA has recently updated their guide for the Application of Initial Registration with changes taking effect as of the 1st of July, 2018. You can find this and download for your own reference here:
https://www.asqa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net3521/f/application_guide_-_application_for_initial_registration.pdf?v=1525230496
Once of the changes noted, has been to the definition of an Enterprise RTO. ASQA now deem an Enterprise RTO to be:
“An enterprise or the training function or department of an enterprise that is registered to provide nationally recognised training. Training is delivered only to its employees.
This includes, for example:
Enterprise—government (for example, Department of Defence)
Enterprise—non-government (for example, Woolworths, Qantas)”
Issuance of false qualifications leads to $31,400 penalty
A Queensland man who misled three individuals into providing payment for false qualifications has been ordered to pay a pecuniary penalty of $31,400.
On 5 July 2018, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) successfully obtained a declaration from the Federal Court that Scott Andrew Jones created false qualifications concerning “Engineering—Fabrication Trade”, in the names of three different people, and provided those documents for a fee.
The court found that Mr Jones falsely represented to these individuals that each qualification was a legitimate vocational education and training (VET) qualification issued by a registered training organisation (RTO).
ASQA Chief Commissioner Mark Paterson said ASQA began investigating Mr Jones following a complaint.
“The investigation identified that Mr Jones had offered to assist work colleagues by enrolling them with TAFE Queensland to seek recognition of prior learning for engineering qualifications. Mr Jones took money from these individuals and then copied a legitimate qualification in order to issue documentation, which he purported to be from TAFE Queensland, to his colleagues.
As a result of its investigation, ASQA commenced a civil prosecution against Mr Jones.
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14 October, 2021
Interview with Anurag Kanwar – BEc, LLB, LLM, GDLP, AAPRI, FIML, MAICD.
Anurag has over 15 years of experience in higher education all within the private higher education space. She is the executive secretary of the GCA Board of Directors. She is a prolific commentator on LinkedIn with over 6000 followers commenting on international education, technology and continuous experience. She is a practising lawyer specialising in the […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Interview – Matthew Dale – Director, Audit Express and Educonomy
With more than a decade experience working across the VET Sector, Matthew brings a wealth of skills, knowledge and experience to Audit Express & Educonomy. Matthew has had extensive experience in managing the quality & compliance of various state funding contracts and in leading RTOs through the complex process of re-registration. Matthew’s passion is with […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Interview – Andrew Shea – CEO, Builders Academy Australia
Andrew is an educational and business professional and known intrapreneur who specialises in leading high performing teams, optimising business processes and quality assurance and compliance frameworks. He is a proven transformational leader and has successfully fulfilled managerial and leadership positions across a range of industries. Areas of specialisation include: ♦ C-Suite executive across ASX and […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
CAQA Online forums, CAQA Info for maintaining your compliance and regulatory knowledge
CAQA Online forums provide information for RTO professionals. The purpose of the forums is to support compliance and regulatory knowledge with the help of other professionals in the field. Some of the benefits of subscribing to our online forums are that it provides access to knowledge sharing and networking opportunities among peers in the vocational […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Strategies to maintain VET and Industry currency as a trainer and assessor
The VET industry is changing rapidly, therefore, trainers and assessors need to continuously update their skills, knowledge and competencies to work effectively in the training and education industry. Industry currency refers to trainers and assessors who keep current knowledge, skills, and experience of current workplace industrial practises in the industry sector in which they teach. […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
ASQA publishes scoping study on VET in schools
The scoping study on vocational education and training delivered to secondary school students was issued by the national regulating agency in order to protect the quality of VET delivery. It is ASQA’s role as national regulator for VET to work in partnership with training providers to guarantee compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Why should you read and share THE VET SECTOR newsletter?
The purpose of this newsletter is to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the industry representatives, giving them a voice and platform to raise their concerns and practices. The importance of this newsletter is not only because it has a lot of subscribers but also because without the right information, one cannot be an active participant […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Online learning – Understanding the learner experience continuum
Online learning has become one of the most used forms of learning in the VET sector. It is a flexible and convenient way for people to learn new skills, knowledge, and information. Learning online is a process that many organisations are starting to take more seriously. They are trying to figure out how to best […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Message from the CEO
Message from the CEO We need to make sure we eliminate any issues that lead to decreased student engagement and an increase in drop-out rates. We need to think about and execute support for students who want to complete a VET qualification and follow their interests or passion. Coming out of lockdown, we will need […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
Interview with Peter Doukas – Managing Director, Denison Toyer Education Lawyers
Peter owns and operates Sydney based education law firm Denison Toyer. Working in the field of Education Law and Corporate Governance since 2007 Peter has acted for over one hundred Registered Training Organisations and Higher Education Providers in various stages of the education management cycle. He routinely acts for colleges in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
Interview with David Jepsen, Founder and Principal of RTO Accountants
With over 25 years’ experience as a practicing CA, David is the Founder and Principal of RTO Accountants. David started his career at KPMG, moving onto mid tier accounting firms and commercial roles with Citigroup, Zurich, CBA and others in Sydney and London before setting up an accounting practice in 2001. Offering commercial and practical […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
Landmark VET reforms to drive our skills-led economic future
A fundamental overhaul of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system has been agreed to by the Morrison Government and states and territories. The reforms are an important achievement and will improve the performance, efficiency, transparency and confidence in the VET sector, ensuring Australians can access high quality and relevant training and employers can access […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
The Top 10 VET Sector websites and resources – you must know!
There are numerous resources available on the internet that you can use to make your life easier. Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, and Amazon are just a few of the websites that receive a lot of traffic. These websites make it simple to browse the internet and offer all of the information you require right at your […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
Advertise with us @ The VET Sector
The VET Sector is a digital magazine and newsletter that has been developed to promote and provide information about opportunities in the VET sector and increase awareness of changes affecting the industry. We hope that through our newsletter and e-magazine, we can provide the information that the vocational education and training sector needs and long […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
Message from the CEO (1 Nov 2021)
Message from the CEO Welcome to the next edition of The VET Sector newsletter. This edition is jam-packed with useful information, informative articles, practical to-do suggestions, our professional experiences, and much more As always, we are inviting you to email us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions for topics to be included in our next newsletters […]
3 years ago
14 December, 2021
Professional development session by Edu Learning and CAQA Skills – Transcript – Trainers and Assessors requirements
Sukh Sandhu: – Hello, everyone. Welcome to another professional development session brought to you by Compliance and Quality Assurance, CAQA, Edu Learning, CAQA Skills, The VET Sector and Career Calling International. We would like to pay our respects to traditional owners of the land and to their elders, past and present. Let me remind you […]
3 years ago
14 December, 2021
Interview with John Molenaar, Quality and Compliance Auditor
John Molenaar is an education professional who started his career in teaching with positions as a primary and secondary teacher. In the late 1980s/early 1990s, he held roles in education organisation management as Executive Director of the Gould League of Victoria and the John Gardiner Centre. In the mid 1990’s John started his career in […]
3 years ago
14 December, 2021
Message from General Manager (14 Dec 2021)
Message from General Manager All of life’s pleasures are just temporary, so make use of them while you can. The best memories will endure a lifetime, and if you do not experience the joy in the moments, just regrets will be left behind. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and that you will […]
3 years ago
31 January, 2022
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 […]
3 years ago
31 January, 2022
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 […]
3 years ago
31 January, 2022
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 […]
3 years ago
31 January, 2022
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 […]
3 years ago
20 February, 2022
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 […]
3 years ago
20 February, 2022
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 […]
3 years ago
20 February, 2022
CAQA Online forums, CAQA Info for maintaining your compliance and regulatory knowledge
CAQA Online forums provide information for RTO professionals. The purpose of the forums is to support compliance and regulatory knowledge with the help of other professionals in the field. Some of the benefits of subscribing to our online forums are that it provides access to knowledge sharing and networking opportunities among peers in the vocational […]
3 years ago
20 February, 2022
Reasonable adjustments in the learning environment
What is a reasonable adjustment? In vocational education and training (VET), the term reasonable adjustment refers to adjusting the learning environment or making adjustments to the training or assessments offered. This is to provide a student with additional needs and/or requirements the same learning opportunities as a student with no barriers to learning. Simple changes […]
3 years ago
20 February, 2022
Message from the CEO (20 Feb 2022)
Message from the CEO To know that the regulating body is revising its past practises in order to put more emphasis on positive things in the future such as working in collaboration with industry is a wonderful feeling. We’ve included some articles on topics such as the metaverse, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence in this […]
3 years ago
24 March, 2022
Requirements to enrol learners in your courses
There are specific prerequisites that must be met prior to student enrolment or the beginning of training and assessment, whichever occurs first. In addition, the RTO should advise the prospective learner on the training product that will best meet his or her needs while taking into consideration the individual’s existing skills and competencies. So what […]
3 years ago
24 March, 2022
Transition planning and requirements
The training packages are updated on a regular basis to ensure that they continue to meet industry and regulatory requirements. Training organisations are expected to perform a significant amount of maintenance work when there is a transition to a new package. The failure to manage transition planning can have negative consequences for your training organisation, […]
3 years ago
24 March, 2022
How to ensure your training organisation is compliant with government regulations
If you’re running a vocational education and training organisation in Australia, you need to ensure that your organisation is compliant with government regulations. This article will outline some of the regulations that you need to be aware of, and provide tips on how to ensure compliance. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) The Australian Skills […]
3 years ago
24 March, 2022
Message from the CEO (23 March 2022)
Message from the CEO We welcome you to our March edition of the VET sector magazine. In this edition, there are articles discussing the NCVER submission, CEO declaration of Compliance, transition planning and much more. We thank you for taking the time to read this publication and we hope it provides you with useful information. […]
3 years ago
25 April, 2022
The Australian VET system is eroding, fragmenting, and dysfunctional.
New research is showing that Australia’s VET system displays indicators of erosion, fragmentation, and dysfunction. According to the findings of the study, conducted by the Australia Institute’s Centre for Future Work, profound and long-standing flaws with Australia’s vocational education and training system have not been remedied – and in some cases, have deteriorated. A senior […]
3 years ago
25 April, 2022
CAQA Analysis on NCVER’s Research Report – The four features of high-quality VET delivery.
It is widely accepted that high-quality vocational education and training (VET) is essential for achieving positive outcomes for both individuals and industry. However, there is still much debate about what factors make up a high-quality VET offering. In this article, we explore some of the key factors that registered training organisations (RTOs) should consider when […]
3 years ago
25 April, 2022
Message from the CEO (25 April 2022)
Message from the CEO We welcome you to our April edition of the VET sector magazine. We are pleased to announce that we will be releasing a new version of our flagship product, CAQA Labs in May. This product will be made available as a standalone software solution and also as part of our Information […]
3 years ago
22 May, 2022
Some lessons learned from working in the vocational education and training industry
The vocational education and training (VET) sector has a lot to offer students, employees and employers alike. It can provide pathways into careers, as well as upgrade existing skills and knowledge. There is a growing demand for VET courses, both in Australia and overseas. This means that there are plenty of opportunities for people who […]
3 years ago
22 May, 2022
Why not being prepared in the vocational education and training industry is dangerous
If a training organisation is not prepared to either research, prepare, deliver, or evaluate the training program, it could be putting both itself and its students at risk. For example, imagine you’re a trainer who’s been asked to deliver a new program on short notice. If you’re not prepared, you may not be able to […]
3 years ago
22 May, 2022
The key stakeholders involved in the Australian vocational education and training sector
The education and training sector is vital to the success of any economy. It is responsible for providing the skills and knowledge necessary for people to participate in the workforce. The sector is also important for ensuring that individuals have the opportunity to develop their skills and abilities throughout their careers. There are many different […]
3 years ago
22 May, 2022
The importance of having word limits in the summative assessment resources
One of the most important aspects of VET is summative assessment. Summative assessment resources play a vital role in ensuring that students are able to demonstrate their learning and progress. However, summative assessment resources can also be a source of frustration for both students and educators if they are not well managed and written. It […]
3 years ago
22 May, 2022
How to become a trainer and assessor in Australia.
There is currently a high demand for qualified trainers and assessors in Australia, so if you have the relevant skills and qualifications, you should be able to find work in this field. Becoming a trainer and assessor can be a rewarding career choice, allowing you to share your knowledge and expertise with others. It can […]
3 years ago
22 May, 2022
Message from the CEO (22 May 2022)
Message from the CEO As we usually say, change is the one thing that is consistent in the VET sector, and this month is no exception. The national regulatory body is going through a number of fundamental changes, and this is fantastic news for the Australian VET sector. When compared to a few years ago, […]
3 years ago
12 June, 2022
How To Stay Compliant Without Spending A Fortune On Consultants
The vocational education and training (VET) industry is highly regulated, with a complex web of federal and state laws and regulations. Staying compliant can be a full-time job in itself – and an expensive one, if you rely on consultants to help you navigate the compliance minefield. But it doesn’t have to be that way. […]
2 years ago
12 June, 2022
Organisations that offer information, advice, and support for VET students and providers in Australia
There are a number of vocational education and training (VET) resources available in Australia. Here are some of the best ones: The Australian Government’s MySkills website is a great starting point for anyone looking for information on VET courses and providers. The website provides a searchable database of over 22,000 VET courses and programs, as […]
2 years ago
12 June, 2022
Engaging and retaining students in the vocational education and training sector
The vocational education and training (VET) sector has undergone significant changes in recent years. There has been a move away from traditional classroom-based teaching to more experiential, hands-on learning. This shift has brought with it a number of challenges but also some important lessons that can be applied more broadly. One of the biggest challenges […]
2 years ago
12 June, 2022
Message from the CEO (12 June 2022)
Message from the CEO Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read this edition of our newsletter! In this issue, we will talk about how the processes at ASQA have slowed down significantly, as well as a number of articles that are relevant to compliance and regulations, and we will also talk about […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
An ASQA initiative called Pathways and Perspectives has been launched
The excellent initiatives that ASQA is taking to deliver information to the VET and RTO sectors are worthy of appreciation. They have recently begun a project called Pathways and Perspective, which is an effective technique of informing and communicating with the VET industry. The community is provided with facts, insights, and noteworthy stories on the […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Training and assessment in vocational education and training by unqualified trainers and assessors
It has been a huge concern in vocational education and training (VET) in Australia that training products are being delivered by unqualified trainers and assessors. This means that the quality of VET delivery can vary significantly from one provider to another and that there is potential for poor outcomes for students. There are a number […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Summary of Contextualising teaching and learning – A guide for VET teachers
In this article, our team has prepared a summary of Contextualising teaching and learning – A guide for VET teachers. In this handbook, you will find practical, ready-to-use ways to contextualize learning in a variety of “classrooms,” from an educational institution to a factory floor and online. Its primary focus is on teaching rather than […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Contextualisation and customisation in the vocational education and training industry
Customisation and contextualisation are two important approaches to vocational education and training (VET). Both involve tailoring VET programs to the specific needs of individual learners or groups of learners. However, there are some important differences between the two approaches. Contextualisation refers to the process of adapting VET programs to the specific context in which they […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Benefits of upskilling and reskilling
There is a lot of discussion about the role of vocational education and training (VET) in providing the skills that people need for the future. VET has an important role to play in providing the skills that people need for the future, but it is not the only source of these skills. There are many […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
10 Principles – What it takes to run a compliant vocational education and training (VET) organisation
There are a number of key principles that must be adhered to if you wish to operate a compliant training organisation. In accordance with these principles, your organisation must deliver quality training in a safe and professional manner that meets the needs of your students. The first and foremost requirement is that your organisation be […]
2 years ago
17 July, 2022
Message from the CEO (17 July 2022)
Message from the CEO A training sector magazine and newsletter, The VET Sector, features articles, resources, and information for all stakeholders of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). We cover relevant and important topics to RTOs, such as compliance, resources, and best practices. RTOs will find valuable information here that will help them improve their operations and […]
2 years ago
