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All AQF training and assessment must meet high quality standards regardless of the location of the student and the mode of delivery.

We know that the COVID-19 pandemic is creating unforeseen challenges for providers, raising questions about how you can best continue providing quality education to your students.

ASQA has been working closely with the NCVER to increase transparency and maximise alignment of data published on the national register for VET accredited courses and training packages.

ASQA recognises that this is a difficult time for the sector and that the health of staff and students is a priority.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, ASQA has extended transition periods for 51 qualifications.

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has issued updated guidance on travel restrictions and exclusion periods in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Read the March 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

A further extension to the transition period for NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations has been approved by ASQA until 20 June 2021.

The Department of Education has developed a suite of resources to help international students learn about their workplace rights while studying in Australia.

The extended transition period for 13 High-risk work Units of Competency will end on 1 May 2020.

ASQA has launched the second of its videos made in collaboration with the vocational education and training sector to explain common regulatory questions.

ASQA welcomes the new governance arrangements proposed for the agency introduced into Parliament today.

ASQA has collaborated with stakeholders across the vocational education and training sector to produce videos that provide answers to common regulatory questions.

The extended transition period for the three FSK Release 1.1 qualifications will end on 26 November 2021.

The Department of Health has released updated advice to RTOs in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.

Read the January 2020 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.

This new website presents a significant upgrade from our previous website.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for ACM50117 Diploma of Animal Technology until 9 September 2021.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for 15 PUA Public Safety qualifications and their associated skill sets until 17 July 2021.

There are two types of training products delivered by RTOs in the VET sector—training package qualifications and VET accredited courses. If you have identified a need for nationally recognised training not covered by a training package, a VET accredited course could be an option.

ASQA has been made aware that the South Australia Training Advocate has ceased providing external dispute resolution services.

ASQA approves extended transition period for CPP security qualifications until 1 July 2020 for learner cohorts in Queensland and Tasmania.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FSK20113 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for CPP30411 Certificate III in Security Operations and CPP20212 Certificate II in Security Operations for learner cohorts in NSW, ACT, Tasmania and Victoria.