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ASQA - Glossary

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

VelgCast: Training Packages Components

An overview of the component parts of a training package.

Measuring What Matters Australia’s First Wellbeing Framework (2023)

This Measuring What Matters Statement is the first iteration of Australia's national wellbeing framework. The Framework can help us to better understand what matters most to Australians — to build a healthy, secure, sustainable, cohesive and prosperous Australia for everyone. The Framework has been developed through extensive research and consultation to identify the best available indicators of Australia’s wellbeing.

National Training Register Enhancement Project

The National Training Register Enhancement Project is improving the infrastructure and technology that underpins the National Register. This will support the vocational education and training sector well into the future.

Unit Assessment Summary Sheet example template

An example of an assessment summary sheet in template form

VelgCast: Options for gathering assessment evidence

An overview that provides information about gathering assessment evidence and determining the right approach to evidence gathering

TAC: Webinar – Managing and Amending RTO Scope

Training Accreditation Council (TAC) webinar will provide guidance on the preparation and submission of that documentation, and where RTOs are frequently challenged by the process.

Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program (2023)

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program helps eligible job seekers learn the skills they need to get the job they want by improving their language, reading, writing and maths skills.

National Skills Agreement Overview (2023)

The National Skills Agreement is a 5-year agreement between the Australian, State and Territory Governments, working in partnership to ensure that the national vocational education and training (VET) system provides high-quality, responsive and accessible education and training to boost productivity, deliver national priorities and support Australians to obtain the skills and capabilities they need to obtain well-paid, secure jobs.

VSA: Victorian Skills Plan for 2023 into 2024 (2023)

The Victorian Skills Plan for 2023 into 2024 was prepared by the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) and outlines Victoria’s jobs and skills outlook into 2026

Webinar Recording: Fearless RPL for Developers

Recorded on the 7 & 9 May 2024 these webinars were designed for those responsible for the development of RPL Assessment Tools and materials, and is made up of 2 x 60 minute webinars PLUS the Velg Training RPL Kit.

VelgCast: Developing Effective Assessment Questions - 3 True/False

This VelgCast is the third of a four-part series of VelgCasts focusing on the development of effective assessment questions and unpacks the features, benefits and limitations of true or false response questions.

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