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NCVER Glossary of VET

This glossary is a compilation of Australian vocational education and training (VET) terms and acronyms. It includes both current and historical terms, concepts, acronyms and other abbreviations found in Australian VET research, policy and data.

Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) VET Unit

The QCAA, as delegate for the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), registers and audits Queensland school registered training organisations (RTOs).

New Genuine Student Requirement (2024)

​From 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas.

ASQA: Revised Standards for RTOs (Guidance and Resources)

ASQA guidance and resources on the Revised Standards for RTOs.

VelgCast: Principles of Assessment

A general overview of the Principles of Assessment.

TAC: TAC Talks (Podcasts)

'TAC Talks', the official podcast of the Training Accreditation Council. Listen as TAC Auditors and experts discuss targeted aspects of compliance and quality.

Regulation Report - 1 July - 31 December 2023 (2024)

The report presents information collected by ASQA through our work as the national regulator of Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.

Building effective RTO-employer partnerships: good practice guide (2023)

Based on case studies of RTO-employer partnerships that varied in terms of employer size, RTO type and industry, this good practice guide provides insights into effective strategies for RTOs that foster the development of quality partnerships with employers. A companion research report provides discussion and further insights related to the drivers, benefits and challenges of RTO-employer partnerships.

Spiky Profile Graph

This template assists RTOs when analysing the language, literacy and numeracy levels of students in line with the requirements of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF)

Webinar Recording: Fearless RPL for Assessors

Recorded on the 21/05/2024 this webinar demystified the RPL process and addressed the issues that have commonly made RPL a tedious experience for assessors and students.

Webinar Recording: Focus Week: Revised Standards for RTOs - training & assessment

Recorded on 19/06/2025 this 90-minute webinar was the fourth of five from our Focus Week: The Standards for RTOs. It unpacked the expectations around the RTO's training and assessment.

Webinar Recording: Focus Week: Revised Standards for RTOs - training & assessment

Recorded on 19/06/2025 this 90-minute webinar was the fourth of five from our Focus Week: The Standards for RTOs. It unpacked the expectations around the RTO's training and assessment.

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