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Aged care facing impending shortage of 110,000 workers, report finds
Urgent action is needed to address a looming shortage of at least 110,000 aged care workers over the coming decade, including boosting pay and conditions and creating a new dedicated migration path to boost the labour force. The stark warning is contained in a new report to be released by the Committee for Economic Development […]
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Morrison Government marks National Skills Week 2021 with highest funding for skills and training in Australian history
The Morrison Government has marked National Skills Week 2021 by reminding Australians of the incredible opportunities of a skilled career as hundreds of thousands make use of the skills and training pathways guaranteed through record levels of federal funding. Given the massive demand for skilled workers it is also a great reminder that it is […]
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The changing career expectations of Australian teens
New analysis reveals the occupational aspirations of Australian girls have become more concentrated over time, while those of Australian boys have become less concentrated. The latest issue of ACER’s Snapshots series examines data from the 2018 OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) about Australian students’ occupational aspirations and the roles they expect to be […]
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COVID Lifestyle transforms aspirations of young Australians
A survey of demand for information on careers and university courses has revealed tremendous change in aspirations across Australia in wake of COVID-19. Analysis by Good Education Media, the publishers of the Good Universities Guide, and higher education consultancy Twig Marketing studied millions of searches in the 18 months prior to the pandemic and in […]
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is seeking input on a proposed anti-plagiarism software merger.
In a statement released Thursday, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) expressed reservations over Turnitin’s proposed acquisition of Ouriginal. It was in March 2021 that Turnitin first revealed its intention to buy Ouriginal. Turnitin and Ouriginal are anti-plagiarism software suppliers who primarily target higher education providers (HEPs), such as educational institutions, with their education […]
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University jobs lost at a rate of ‘one in five’ as COVID-19 border laws continue to bite
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying economic recession, Australia’s higher education sector was hit harder than any other industry in the country’s economy, according to the latest report. Because of public health measures and the closure of Australia’s borders to international students, universities in Australia have been driven into financial and operational […]
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CAQA Recruitment – Right people, Right skills, Right now
Are you looking for quality staff? Sick of wasting money on job ads that disappear in 100’s of other ads? Are you only getting applications from people who are not qualified to work in VET? Introducing CAQA Recruitment, a place dedicated to recruitment in the vocational education and training sector. Looking for staff? Design and […]
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Professional Business Analysts (Proba)- Find business analysis solutions for your organisation
Stuck in the past, oblivious to prospects and using inefficient methods of doing business with consumers and suppliers? Professional Business Analysts (Proba) business analysis consulting services can assist you in outsourcing the right people to your team, making it easier to achieve your objectives. Unless you are a bob on the water, what business operator […]
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Message from the General Manager (19 September 2021)
Message from the General Manager Have you looked at ASQA’s new Corporate Plan? The plan shows that the organisation is committed to best practices and proportionate regulation. ASQA will assist providers in better understanding what they do, why they do it, and how they do it. According to ASQA, we may anticipate fair processes, consistency, […]
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Part 1- The trainer and assessor files
Compliance of your trainer records is a must for any Registered Training Organisation. If you do not know what you are looking for, you will always have difficulty finding it. The purpose of this article is to provide you with the required information and resources to ensure you can audit and review your trainer and […]
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What are the specific programs selected for Skill First 2022 for new applicants?
Skill First -2022 List of Specific Programs Do you know that one of the main eligibility criteria to apply for the 2022 Provider Selection Process is that your RTO must have delivered training (in the course that you seek to deliver under the contract) in one or more Programs of the 2022 List of Specific […]
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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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How to transition from classroom to online or distance training and assessment
Moving from face-to-face training and assessment to online or distance learning and assessment can be difficult, especially when you have already invested in facilities, equipment, and resources for face-to-face training and assessment. However, in order to survive and also to embrace new technologies, many training organisations have decided to move to an online or distance […]
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Message from the General Manager (3 September 2021)
Message from the General Manager There are many changes taking place around the world right now, and the VET sector is no exception to this. The changes include VET Qualifications Reforms, a new AQF Framework, new technologies and practices for online course delivery. Some of these changes are covered in this edition of our newsletter. […]
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Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 3)
This is Part 3 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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Getting acquainted yourself with the VET
VET information at your fingertips NCVER’s VET Knowledge Bank is a key source of reference information about Australia’s VET system. Did you know the VET sector is the largest education sector in Australia? Like most countries, Australia’s VET system is complex and ever-changing. Getting to know VET aims to explain the system via a chart of the key components, […]
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The VET Sector News II-August 2021
National Skills Week 2021: RETHINK your ideas National Skills Week, which is now in its eleventh year, will once again aim to bring to life the positive messages by exposing the talents, skills, career routes, and worth of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the general public and business community. For more information, Click here. […]
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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 of assessment-related issues that may affect your audit outcome. You should ensure your assessment resources, therefore, meet the following criteria: The context and conditions of assessment. For example, an assessment tool could be developed to cater […]
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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 following to ensure you meet regulatory requirements and industry expectations. In the previous article, we discussed the following regarding the validation of assessment resources: Explanation of assessment validation Typical benchmarks used during the […]
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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 the state government unveiled a trial plan for a limited-phased return of international students in June. As a result of the most recent lockdown, there has been a pause in the implementation of this […]
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