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New governance arrangements to support ASQA’s continued evolution as a best practice regulator were passed by the Australian Parliament on 24 August 2020 and will come into effect following assent and proclamation.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for ICT Release 5.0 training products.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for superseded MEM training products.

Over the next 12 months, changes to legislation will come into effect to support recent amendments to the NVR Act.

Our new 2020-21 corporate plan contains ASQA’s planned activities and key strategies.

ASQA’s Regulatory Strategy outlines our regulatory priorities for the next two years, particularly taking into account the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the sector. Focus areas for 2020-22 include a strategic review of online learning in the VET sector and VET delivered to secondary school students.

Read the August 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

From mid-August 2020, providers will notice changes to the way audits are conducted and reported.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for 91 FSK Foundation Skills units of competency.

The 17 members of the group reflect the diversity of ASQA’s regulated community.

Read the July 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

To help CRICOS providers understand and meet their obligations, we have published additional guidance about certain key requirements under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and associated legislative instruments.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FDF30411 Certificate III in Wine Operations and CPC30313 Certificate III in Concreting.

As you are likely aware, the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Act 2020 comes into effect on 1 July 2020.

As part of the Australian government financial relief measures announced in April, annual registration charges for 2020-21 are being waived.

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.