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The Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) 2023 will begin on 17 April 2023.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for PSP40116 Certificate IV in Government.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MSF30418 Certificate III in Glass and Glazing.

• Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) – 17 April 2023
• Amendments to course accreditation forms
• RTO and ESOS Obligations Checklists
• ESOS Return to Compliance for face to face training

The ASQA 2023 RTO and ESOS obligations checklists will help training providers stay on top of reporting obligations. The ESOS obligations checklist is also suitable for ELICOS providers.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for PSP40516 Certificate IV in Trade Measurement.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for AHC30916 Certificate III in Landscape Construction.

• New version of TAE training package and transition extension information
• Annual Declaration on Compliance – coming in April 2023
• Spotlight On Series returning in 2023
• Update on the revised RTO Standards

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FWP Qualifications (FWP20116, FWP20216, FWP30116, FWP30216, FWP40116, FWP50116).

This week ASQA released the final report for the Strategic Review of Online Learning in the VET sector.

Version 5 of the TAE Training Package was approved by the Australian Industry Skills Committee on 8 November 2022 and endorsed by Skills Ministers on 18 November 2022.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLI50816 Diploma of Customs Broking.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MEM30305 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Patternmaking Specialisation only).

We hope you all get to take a break and enjoy the festive season.

Our offices are closed from 2 pm (AEDT) Friday, 23 December 2022, to 9 am (AEDT) Tuesday, 3 January 2023.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for SHB Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Training Package.

• ASQA presents at VELG National VET Conference 2022
• Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG) Meeting
• Addressing risk in delivery of VET and ELICOS to international students
• NCVER and ASQA working closer together to streamline reporting compliance

ASQA is acutely aware that poor quality practices by a small number of providers can inflict significant harm on students, on confidence in an otherwise dedicated and committed sector and damage Australia’s reputation for quality educational outcomes.

The Australian Government, led by the Australian Border Force (ABF), has established a multi-agency operation to identify threats, vulnerabilities and available whole-of-government effects in order to deter and disrupt the exploitation of Australia’s temporary visa program.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for CPC30211 Certificate III in Carpentry.

On 9 November 2022, the Commonwealth Ombudsman released an issues paper titled Improving Fairness in Written Agreements Between International Students and Australian Education Providers.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for ACM40321 Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour and Training.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has cancelled the registration of Inspire Education Pty Ltd (RTO 32067), following liquidation of the company.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for SIS50319 Diploma of Sport.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness.