VET Student Loan Caps Lifted
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

VET Student Loan Caps Lifted

https://www.vetsector.com/post/vet-student-loan-caps-lifted

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Australian visas exploited by “criminal people smuggling syndicates”
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Australian visas exploited by “criminal people smuggling syndicates”

https://www.vetsector.com/post/australian-visas-exploited-by-criminal-people-smuggling-syndicates

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These are the 15 most in-demand skills in Australia right now, according to LinkedIn
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

These are the 15 most in-demand skills in Australia right now, according to LinkedIn

https://www.vetsector.com/post/these-are-the-15-most-in-demand-skills-in-australia-right-now-according-to-linkedin

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2019 Australian Training Awards winners announced
4 December, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

2019 Australian Training Awards winners announced

The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for the VET sector recognising individuals, businesses and registered training organisations for their contribution to skilling Australia. On 21 November the awards were presented and the winners are:  Lifetime Achievement Award — Wayne Collyer Wayne Collyer was Managing Director at Polytechnic West (now South Metropolitan TAFE) […]

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The Australian Government is investing $41.7 million to pilot Skills Organisations in human services care and digital technology (including cyber security) industries
18 November, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

The Australian Government is investing $41.7 million to pilot Skills Organisations in human services care and digital technology (including cyber security) industries

The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has published the following media release:  The Australian Government is investing $41.7 million to pilot Skills Organisations in two key industries; human services care and digital technology (including cyber security). The Skills Organisations Pilots will drive innovative ‘end-to-end’ training solutions and enhance the role and leadership […]

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The major issues with current legislative and regulatory standards (Part 1)
1 October, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

The major issues with current legislative and regulatory standards (Part 1)

We are starting a series of articles discussing what is broken or can be improved in the current legislative and regulatory standards. We will also talk about how there should be no room for ambiguity and a very clear understanding in terms of what is expected from the training organisations.  Our first target is the […]

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Communiqué for the COAG Skills Council Meeting (20 September 2019)
1 October, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

Communiqué for the COAG Skills Council Meeting (20 September 2019)

 In the last COAG Skills Council Meeting in Melbourne on 20 September 2019 all federal, state and territory skills ministers unanimously agreed that the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Australia’s national VET regulator, should “improve its engagement with the VET sector” and expand its role in helping to educate training providers. The inaugural meeting of […]

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New ESOS Regulations for CRICOS-registered providers
18 September, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

New ESOS Regulations for CRICOS-registered providers

The Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2019 (ESOS Regulations) commence on 1 October 2019. They replace the current 2001 regulations.  The ESOS Regulations commence on 1 October 2019. Registered providers must comply with the ESOS Regulations from 1 October 2019, including by giving information in the  Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS). […]

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Private registered training organisations vs Public providers
10 September, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

Private registered training organisations vs Public providers

Please note: We have a number of TAFE and Government providers as our clients, and the reason for publishing this article is not to damage them or their reputation. All facts mentioned in this article are facts that have been established through reports. The main aim is to look into why the regulatory body is […]

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Australia has a tech explosion, but there is a lack of workers and facilities
10 September, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

Australia has a tech explosion, but there is a lack of workers and facilities

Australian workers could make thousands of dollars more every year by leaving their current work and reskilling in the technology sector, a new study has disclosed. Australia will have an extra 100,000 technology jobs in five years time, as the digital sector ramps up its contribution to economic growth. But local IT graduates and skilled […]

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New projects under way
20 August, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

New projects under way

Training package and/or product consultation – August 2019 Automotive PWC Skills for Australia invite you to complete their online survey for the AUR Automotive training package and materials. Take the AUR survey  First Aid SkillsIQ is leading a project to review of the current UoCs in the first aid training package to reflect industry best […]

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INTERVIEW: Dianne Dayhew CEO, National Apprentice Employment Network
15 August, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

INTERVIEW: Dianne Dayhew CEO, National Apprentice Employment Network

Dianne, in a nutshell, what has been your experience of working in the training and education industry? I have worked in training, education and employment since the mid-1990s. I have seen many ministers, governments and policies come and go, great initiatives start, gain traction, and disappear. One thing about vocational education and training is that […]

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ELICOS for the International Students (Part 3 of Part 3)
14 August, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

ELICOS for the International Students (Part 3 of Part 3)

In the last newsletters we discussed the following:  What is ELICOS and what it stands for  Who ELICOS applies to?  What is the definition of ELICOS? What is included in the ELICOS?  What are the benefits of having ELICOS programs on scope  Guidelines for regulatory authorities  What are ELICOS providers and their types? The status […]

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Your trainer and assessor files (Part 5 of 5)
4 July, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

Your trainer and assessor files (Part 5 of 5)

In the last newsletter we discussed the following:  The definition of a “trainer matrix” ASQA Guidelines on “trainer matrix”  What must be included in a “trainer matrix”  Who must complete the skills matrix in your RTO? The trainer file and checklist  In part 5 of the series, we will discuss common errors and non-compliance identified […]

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ELICOS for the International Students (Part 2 of Part 3)
4 July, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

ELICOS for the International Students (Part 2 of Part 3)

In the last newsletter we discussed the following:  What is ELICOS and what it stands for  Who ELICOS applies to?  What is the definition of ELICOS? What is included in the ELICOS?  What are the benefits of having ELICOS programs on scope  Guidelines for regulatory authorities  What are ELICOS providers and their types? The status […]

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Student-centred principles for educational providers with overseas students
4 July, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

Student-centred principles for educational providers with overseas students

In this article, we are discussing the top 10 student-centred principles that every educational provider must implement for the welfare and support of International students.  Educational provider must develop a thorough and well-planned risk management plan, framework according to The Australian and New Zealand Risk Management Standard AS/NZS 4360:2004 and regulatory standards and requirements.  Quality […]

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Introducing Career Calling Jobs!
4 July, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

Introducing Career Calling Jobs!

  Recruitment in Vocational Education and Training Australia wide! Career Calling Jobs specialise in RTO Recruitment, assisting Registered Training Organisations to find the right staff for their business. We are dedicated to providing a quality service to both employers and candidates to ensure the outcome is a long lasting successful one.  Benefits for employers: Advertising, […]

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India to be top study destination in two years
11 September, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

India to be top study destination in two years

The Indian government has promised fee waivers to foreign students choosing India as their study destination as part of a campaign that has a commitment to welcome 1 million inbound students. Following the launch of the Study in India web portal on April 18, which will be a one stop solution for international students, the government has […]

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Fake universities may have produced bogus lawyers and doctors in UK
11 September, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

Fake universities may have produced bogus lawyers and doctors in UK

More than 30 fake UK universities have been shut down in the past year as concern grows about students being mis-sold fraudulent degrees. The Law Society Gazette reports that 32 fake academic institutions were closed by the government over the past year; 25 of them claimed to be in the UK but were found to […]

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‘Unscrupulous training providers’ to be investigated
27 August, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

‘Unscrupulous training providers’ to be investigated

The Andrews Labor Government is upping the pressure on rogue training providers with a new investigations unit in the Department of Education and Training to put them under the microscope. Dodgy training courses in Victoria will soon be scrutinised by a new investigation led by a former Victorian Ombudsman investigator. The crack squad, headed by […]

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