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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 […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
How to become a Registered Training Organisation in Australia.
There are a number of requirements that need to be met in order to become a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in Australia. These include: having a business name and ABN […]
7 days 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 […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Top 10 common AVETMISS issues and how to resolve them
All RTOs must collect a range of data from their students and report all their delivery activity (known as Total VET activity) to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Quality Management Systems for Registered Training Organisations
Registered training organisations (RTOs) operate in a highly regulated environment. To be registered, RTOs must comply with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. These Standards require RTOs to […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Developing Interpersonal Skills as a Trainer/Assessor is Critical in the Training and Education Industry.
The training and education industry is a vital part of our society. It helps to prepare people for work and to continue learning throughout their lives. Interpersonal skills are essential […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
What ongoing professional development is, and why it is important to your professional career
One of the most important things you can do for your professional career is to continue learning and growing. There are many different types of professional development (PD) opportunities available […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
How does technology in education based on the fourth industrial revolution differ from earlier approaches?
Was it ever brought to your attention that many of the working sectors or job titles upon which today’s children will construct a career in the future do not yet […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
CAQA Labs – Virtual lab environment our experts are working on!
The benefits of a virtual lab for information technology and information system related subjects are many. A virtual lab provides a simulated environment that is very close to the actual […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Verification of trainer credentials
As an RTO business owner or manager, you understand the importance of having qualified and experienced staff. This is especially true when it comes to trainers, who play a vital […]
7 days 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. […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Scholarships for international students to study in Western Australia.
It’s possible that in the near future, international students may be able to study in Australia without having to pay full or partial tuition fees. According to a report from […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
A draft model for self-assurance for training organisations
ASQA has developed a draft model for self-assurance for training organisations. The purpose of this model is to provide a framework within which training organisations can develop and operate their […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Why should you invest time doing an assessment of your training organisation?
Investing time in assessing your training organisation can be extremely beneficial. It can help you to identify areas that need improvement, as well as any potential areas of growth. Additionally, […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Why the excessive bureaucracy of the government is bad for education and training industry.
If you are in the business of education and training, then you know that bureaucracy can be a real pain. It seems like every time you turn around, there is […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Compliance is not one person’s responsibility in a training organisation
In a training organisation, compliance is not just one person’s job. Compliance is the responsibility of everyone in the organisation, from the CEO down to the entry-level staff member. Sure, […]
7 days 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. […]
7 days 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, […]
7 days 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 […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Why should you trust CAQA Resources as your RTO training resource provider
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you need to ensure that the training resources you use are of the highest quality. CAQA Resources is an Australian provider of quality-assured training […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
CAQA Resources
This month new training and assessment resources: HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50320 Diploma of Building […]
7 days ago
22 May, 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 […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
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 […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
CAQA Recruitment
Are you looking for staff? At CAQA Recruitment we help employers find talent for their organisation. We understand that hiring is a complex and sometimes costly process. However, it can […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services
Over the past two decades, Online Media Solutions (OMS) has provided assistance to clients worldwide. OMS merged into the CAQA and Career Calling brands in 2013. Services offered by Online […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Best selling resources of May month
These are our top 10 best selling resources of this month: HLT54121 Diploma Of Nursing ICT40120 Certificate IV In Information Technology BSB40820 Certificate IV In Marketing And Communication BSB30120 Certificate […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
CAQA Recruitment – The current job vacancies
Resource writers CAQA Resources is looking for qualified instructional writers and subject matter experts to develop training materials for the community services and health services industries. If you are interested, […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Griffith TAFE is encouraging those seeking new jobs to get in touch about upcoming courses
Griffith TAFE is encouraging those looking for new opportunities to come in and have a chat about possible futures and enrolment for semester two, just in time for National Careers […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
TAFE eyes new debt collector to chase students
TAFE SA is searching for a new debt collection agency to recover more than $200,000 a month in unpaid fees by tracking down students, visiting their homes and making “phone […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
The value of volunteering: volunteering in education and productivity at work
The Education and Employers charity has been supporting people from the world of work to volunteer in schools and colleges since 2009, publishing peer-reviewed research on the benefits for young […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Teaching digital skills: implications for VET educators – good practice guide
The rise of Industry 4.0 and the digital economy has highlighted the need for the general workforce to hold digital skills. But what are the implications for vocational education and […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Incorporating digital skills into VET delivery: good practice guide
Given its ties to industry, vocational education and training (VET) has a crucial role in ensuring the workforce possesses the skills for responding to Industry 4.0, with advanced technologies now […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Skilling the Australian workforce for the digital economy
This study explored the current digital skills demand and supply situation in Australia’s workforce. The research investigated the skills impact of digitalisation on two industry sectors—transport and logistics, and public […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Why Universities Should Prioritize Student Success in IT Decision-Making
Students make up the backbone of every higher education institution. These inquisitive minds are the reason colleges and universities exist in the first place, so it stands to reason that […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Industry welcomes Labor’s commitment to hospitality skills training
Australia’s Labor Party has announced a $48 million tourism and travel package which includes a $10 million injection in training and skills development for the hospitality and accommodation sectors. Industry […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Without foreign students and workers, retail sector calls for pensioners to fill staffing gaps
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has called on new government policy to unlock pensioner participation in a sector that is facing its tightest labour market in half a century, exacerbated […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
International students are still being routinely exploited
Over the decade leading up to COVID, the exploitation of international students became systemic across the Australian economy. Multiple reports bemoaned the rampant wage theft from international students, especially from […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Major milestone for fee-free training in NSW
NSW is enjoying a fee-free training boom with more than 200,000 enrolments recorded under JobTrainer, a program helping people get skilled for in-demand jobs. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the NSW […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
How Chinese young people embrace vocational education
China has attached great importance to the development of vocational education in recent years. Find out how Chinese young people embrace skills training at vocational schools. For more information, please […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Training the key to skills shortage
THE automotive industry is facing the most serious skills shortage in its history, ravaged by diminished apprentice intake, COVID and business contraction. In its manifesto that highlighted the needs of […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Students “in limbo” during two-year wait for Australia visas
These students say they are “in limbo” as Australia’s Department of Home Affairs, which oversees immigration, refuses to provide a clear timeline of when students can expect to hear the […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
What are the challenges facing Australia’s medical workforce crisis?
The health and welfare workforces deliver various services through Australia’s private and public organisations. However, there is an imbalance in the system as the extent of services delivered is way […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
Vocational education: Change negative mindset
There is a narrative that has been around for a while tagging technical/vocational education as a last resort after one fails to advance in formal education. The other was that […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
NZ brings forward reopening to students, changes post-study work rights
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed that from July 31st all visitors will be able to enter the country, and that international students will be able to apply for visas. She […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
The VET Sector News- May 2022
Griffith TAFE is encouraging those seeking new jobs to get in touch about upcoming courses Griffith TAFE is encouraging those looking for new opportunities to come in and have a […]
7 days ago
22 May, 2022
London universities plan “leading” international strategy
“Where London leads; I have no doubt the rest of the country will follow,” was the message from Chris Skidmore, former minister of state for universities, speaking to representatives from […]
7 days ago
25 April, 2022
VET Sector News- April 2022
Experts to support ASQA regulatory efforts, strategic vision The government has established a new national advisory council to support the best practice regulation of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Blended learning – The best of online and offline learning
Blended learning is a teaching approach that combines both online and offline learning. It offers the best of both worlds – the flexibility and convenience of online learning, combined with […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Interview with Forensic Auditor and CEO of VETPrep Australia – Alex Schroder
Alex is Australia’s leading VET Compliance Specialist, Forensic Auditor, and the CEO of VETPrep Australia. With qualifications Law, Commerce, Marketing, Management, Business, Quality Assurance and Strategic Leadership, Alex’s expertise is […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Practical demonstration – What to look for?
When observing a student during a practical demonstration, it is important to focus on both their technical ability and their methodology. For example, you should pay attention to whether the […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Inconsistent judgements by the auditors working with or for the regulatory body
Auditors are expected to use their judgement when conducting an audit. However, there can be inconsistencies in how different auditors exercise their judgement, which can lead to differences in the […]
1 month 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 […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Strategic Review into First Aid units of competency in Western Australia
The Training Accreditation Council’s risk management approach to regulation is to consider the risks to the quality of vocational education and training outcomes on an ongoing basis. Underpinned by the […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
The RTO complies with all relevant Commonwealth, state, and territorial laws and regulations
Your training organisation must comply with all relevant Commonwealth, state, and territorial laws and regulations. This includes (but is not limited to): The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
In what ways does copyright legislation apply to training organisations?
Copyright law is a set of laws that protect the intellectual property rights of authors. It prohibits the copying, distribution, performance, and display of other people’s work without their permission. […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Issuing qualifications to your own trainers, assessors and staff members
Qualifications are important. They ensure that trainers and assessors are current and competent in their fields. They also help to put a check on the quality of training provided by […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
What sort of RTO training resources does CAQA Resources offer?
CAQA Resources offers a range of training and assessment resources to help RTOs meet their compliance requirements. These resources include online courses, learning resources, templates, and more. Plus, our team […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Quality training is one of the best investments a training organisation can make.
One of the most important investments a training organisation can make is in quality training resources. Training resources that meet training package requirements, industry needs and regulatory requirements can help […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Training providers must keep up with industry trends.
Organisations that provide training and assessment must keep up with the latest trends and developments in their industry if they wish to stay ahead of the competition. Additionally, they need […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
The Indo-Pacific will benefit from a historic free trade deal with India.
According to Australia’s trade minister, the historic trade agreement with India will contribute to the promotion of stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement will result in the elimination of […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
How ASQA assess the RTO registration renewal
ASQA is responsible for the assessment and registration of RTOs. ASQA must be satisfied that an RTO is meeting the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs 2015) […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
The use of third parties in delivering and assessing training in Australia under ASQA
Since its establishment in 2011, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has been responsible for regulating the quality of vocational education and training (VET) in Australia. ASQA is an independent […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Marketing practices and regulatory requirements under ASQA
ASQA is the regulatory body for quality assurance in Australian vocational education and training (VET). ASQA is responsible for ensuring that all VET providers meet national quality standards. This includes […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
How student welfare and support in Australia are governed by a set of regulations.
Student welfare and support is an important part of any education system, and Australia is no exception. Australia has a number of regulations in place to ensure that student welfare […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
What to look for when choosing a student management system for a training institution
What is a Student Management System (SMS)? The student management system is basically a software to create, manage and track student related data and activities and report the required information […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
CAQA Labs – Virtual lab environment our experts are working on!
The benefits of a virtual lab for information technology and information system related subjects are many. First, the virtual lab provides a simulated environment that is very close to the […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
CAQA Resources
This month’s new training and assessment resources: HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in […]
1 month ago
25 April, 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 […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
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 […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
CAQA Recruitment
Are you looking for staff? At CAQA Recruitment we help employers find talent for their organisation. We understand that hiring is a complex and sometimes costly process. However, it can […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services
Over the past two decades, Online Media Solutions (OMS) has provided assistance to clients worldwide. OMS merged into the CAQA and Career Calling brands in 2013. Services offered by Online […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
Best selling resources of this month
These are our top 10 best selling resources of this month: Learning And Assessment Kit-ICT40120 Certificate IV In Information Technology Learning And Assessment Kit-BSB40820 Certificate IV In Marketing And Communication […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
CAQA Recruitment – The current job vacancies
Resource writers CAQA Resources is looking for qualified instructional writers and subject matter experts to develop training materials for the community services and health services industries. If you are interested, […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
How colleges and universities are reimagining remote learning
Just two years ago, universities around the world closed their campuses at the pandemic’s onset, and embarked on a never-before-tried experiment: delivering education 100 percent remotely. The results have been […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
National Microcredentials Framework
DESE has undertaken extensive consultation with the wider tertiary sector to develop the National Microcredentials Framework. The framework’s goal is to provide greater clarity and understanding within the tertiary education […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
How COVID-19 caused a global learning crisis
In McKinsey and Company’s latest report on unfinished learning, we examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning and well-being, and identify potential considerations for school systems as […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
New guide will help course owners apply for course accreditation
ASQA has published a new guide to help course owners understand what they need to do when applying for course accreditation. The new guide will help course owners: interpret and […]
1 month ago
25 April, 2022
National Workforce Strategy
The National Workforce Strategy provides a framework for Government to work with to ensure sector-specific workforce plans are data-driven, enable and equip Australians to take up available work, remove barriers […]
1 month ago