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ASQA is aware that it is a challenging time for VET providers seeking to continue to provide quality VET outcomes in a period of unprecedented social and economic uncertainty.

The Federal Court has ordered a South Australian woman to pay significant penalties for 156 contraventions of the NVR Act.

The AISC has subsequently provided a further statement on the use of the contextualisation advice.

Read the June 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

ASQA has decided to further extend the transition period until 31 December 2020.

ASQA has been advised by Consumer and Business Services South Australia that RTOs who deliver responsible service of alcohol training in South Australia must be approved by the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner.

On Wednesday 27 May 2020, ASQA hosted a webinar to provide information and guidance on remaining compliant when delivering courses via distance learning.

The presenters for this webinar were:

ASQA acknowledges the approval of new skill sets on infection control to upskill workers and manage risks arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In preparation for staff and students returning during the coming months, we’ve highlighted some resources to help you create a safe work and training place.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLILIC0012 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above).

ASQA welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the rapid review into our regulatory practices and processes outlining how we will work together with the sector and key stakeholders towards better regulation.

ASQA is introducing a new process for renewal of accreditation applications.

ASQA is calling for expressions of interest to become a member of a new ASQA Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG).

ASQA has decided to expand this decision and extend the teach out period of 56 VET accredited courses by six months.

Read the April 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

ASQA has today announced details about a plan to waive or reimburse some fees and charges, to help mitigate the negative financial impacts of COVID-19 on the VET sector.

ASQA has approved a further extension to the transition periods for three qualifications.

The Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, and the Minister for Education, the Hon Dan Tehan MP, have announced a package of measures to lift the financial pressures on registered training organisations.

ASQA has extended the transition period for three training products.

CRICOS providers are required to meet their provider default obligations when placing a hold on their registration. We have published a guide to help explain these requirements.

ASQA recently approved an extended transition period for 51 qualifications due to expire between 17 March and 15 July 2020.

AUSkey is being decommissioned tomorrow, Friday 27 March 2020. This will affect all RTOs—if you connect to the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Registry via the Organisation Portal or have a Student Management System (SMS).

To help make it easy to meet your reporting obligations in relation to temporary changes, ASQA has released an online submission form.

A change in the timeframe for submitting VET course concepts for initial accreditation will apply to all submissions received by ASQA after 31 March 2020.