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Outcome Standards Policy Guidance

This guidance describes the overarching policy intent of revisions to the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) (the Standards), and how they contribute to quality VET, to support a consistent understanding and application of the Standards by RTOs and VET Regulators.

ASQA: A co-designed working model for self-assurance

ASQA has released a report on the outcomes of the third phase of research to co-design with the VET sector, a working model for self-assurance.

Australian Government: Effectiveness of Planning and Implementation of Reform by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (2021)

The audit objective was to examine the effectiveness of ASQA’s planning and implementation of reform to the regulation of the VET sector.

SpringerOpen: Understanding fully online teaching in vocational education (2020)

The purpose of this small study was to contribute an understanding of pedagogy within the combined yet potentially disparate teaching contexts of online education and VET in Australia.

WEBINAR: ASQA - Mandatory Workplace Assessment - CHCCCS23 Support Independence and Wellbeing (2020)

This video has been provided by the national VET regulator to support provides in deciding how best to structure practical assessment in the workplace.

OECD: Preparing Vocational Teachers and Trainers Case Studies on Entry Requirements and Initial Training (2022)

This report focuses on two aspects: entry requirements for the VET teaching and training profession to ensure quality and consistency; and initial education and training for VET teachers and trainers to ensure that they are well-prepared when taking up their role.

Australian Government: VSL Program Improvement Provider consultation November 2022

VET Student Loans Improvement provider consultation – November 2022. Submissions to the VSL Improvement Consultation Paper are encouraged by 18 November 2022.

Podcasts: What now? What next? Insights into Australia's tertiary education sector (site link)

Claire Field talks with leaders and experts from within the Australian tertiary education sector, including VET and across the global ed-tech sector

Factsheet - General Information - ASQA Cancellation Process (2024)

There is a sequence of regulatory actions that ASQA must follow to remove providers from the VET sector and to cancel qualifications which should not have been issued.

ASQA - Glossary

The following terms, definitions and acronyms are used in the VET sector in Australia and by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

VRQA: Annual Declaration of Compliance

Under Guideline 5 of the VRQA Guidelines for VET Providers, registered training organisations (RTOs) are required to complete an annual declaration of compliance and submit it to the VRQA by 1 April each year.

Australian Government: Qualifications Reforms

Australian, state and territory governments are working together to develop a new model for VET training products, including qualifications and skill sets, to ensure they are relevant to labour market needs.

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