ASQA News 14-Aug-2018
14 August, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

ASQA News 14-Aug-2018

ASQA given additional powers to seek civil penalties and issue infringement notices  On 12 July 2018, the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC made the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment (Enforcement and Other Measures) Regulations 2018(NVR Regulation Amendment 2018). The NVR Regulation Amendment 2018 allows ASQA to seek civil penalties for breaches of the […]

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The Difference Between Compliance and Quality Assurance in the RTO space (Part 2)
7 August, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

The Difference Between Compliance and Quality Assurance in the RTO space (Part 2)

When we look at the current Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, the clauses relevant to Registered Training Organisations’ regulatory compliance, the reporting and governance practice, they all clearly underpin good management practices and effective compliance control procedures—and, as a result, the effective functioning and sustainability of RTOs. These Standards support RTOs to provide high-quality […]

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The Difference Between Compliance And Quality Assurance in the RTO space
12 July, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

The Difference Between Compliance And Quality Assurance in the RTO space

When you plan to run a registered training organisation (RTO), you may find it difficult to know: the complete regulatory framework and environment  your legal obligations and everything else required to run a successful, compliant Registered Training Organisation. Take compliance and quality assurance, for example, you may have heard about them, but do you know […]

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ASQA News 12-Jul-2018
12 July, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

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 […]

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Reporting obligations for Registered Training Organisations
12 July, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

Reporting obligations for Registered Training Organisations

Under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, all RTOs are obliged to provide accurate and complete data.   All ASQA-registered training organisations RTO must meet mandatory annual data submission requirements, including: Submitting the annual declaration on compliance to ASQA Submitting total VET activity (TVA) data, including the reporting of unique student identifier (USI) data. There […]

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Record breaking number of overseas students are selecting Australia as their education destination
8 June, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

Record breaking number of overseas students are selecting Australia as their education destination

Figures released recently showed a 12% increase in the number of foreign students in Australia compared to the same period last year, more than 500,000 for the year, according to new government figures.  Education Minister Simon Birmingham said Australia has taken in some 510,000 international students from over 190 countries this year.  The number of […]

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VET Industry News 8-Jun-2018
8 June, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

VET Industry News 8-Jun-2018

ASQA is increasing scrutiny on new applications for registration from 1 July 2018. Vocational education and training (VET) and the education of overseas students make a significant contribution to Australia’s economy. More than four million people undertake VET qualifications in Australia each year and the quality of the training sector has a direct impact on […]

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Industry Expert reveals lessons learnt from 65+ ASQA Audits
11 May, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

Industry Expert reveals lessons learnt from 65+ ASQA Audits

Sukh Sandhu’s Interview conducted by EduTemps During his 20 years in the VET and Higher Education sector, Sukh Sandhu has witnessed a radical shift in compliance landscape. Here he shares his experience on how VET organisations can adapt and thrive in a challenging environment. Few industry professionals have seen the revolution in VET compliance as […]

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VET student loans to support only genuine students
17 November, 2016

Sukh Sandhu

VET student loans to support only genuine students

The education minister, Simon Birmingham, has revealed strict new rules for courses and training organisations in the VET student loans program that will penalise colleges with less than 75% pass rates by restricting enrolments.  The Department of Education expects the reforms, which begin at the start of next year, to remove about a third of […]

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The new VET loan scheme to exclude shonky providers?
6 October, 2016

Sukh Sandhu

The new VET loan scheme to exclude shonky providers?

The new VET loan scheme to exclude shonky providers? From 1 January 2017 VET FEE‑HELP will cease and VET Student Loans will commence.  Tougher restrictions on eligible private college courses, loan caps and student engagement requirements are among the changes due to come into force in 2017. The new scheme will have a maximum $15,000 […]

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