Latest news

• 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.

Over recent months, there have been multiple cyber incidents affecting the community. These events may have impacted your students.

ASQA has identified international student delivery as one of the Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2022-23 and is working in partnership across government to detect and deter non-genuine providers and safeguard the integrity of the international VET market.

The draft revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO Standards) were released for public consultation on 2 November 2022 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR). 

• ASQA CEO presents at the annual Community Colleges Australia forum
• Release of the draft revised RTO Standards for consultation
• NEW Registration Renewal FAQs published
• Intention to amend VET accredited courses

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for UEE30811 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package.

The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has tabled its Annual Report 2021-22 in the Australian Parliament.

In March 2020, TEQSA and ASQA announced flexibility in regulatory arrangements regarding educational services for international higher and vocational students studying either in Australia or offshore.

We have been notified that Inspire Education Pty Ltd (RTO 32067) was placed into liquidation on 12 October 2022. The liquidator, Worrells, has published a notice to students.

In line with our commitment to continuous improvement, ASQA has reviewed the suite of General Directions and determined that they be integrated as part of our guidance materials for providers going forward.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations.

• ASQA Corporate Plan 2022–23
• ASQA’s response to Jobs and Skills Summit
• Pathways and Perspective Publication
• Phase 3 report: A working model for self-assurance

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for FNS Financial Services Training Package.

ASQA has released a report on the outcomes of the third phase of research to co-design with the VET sector, a working model for self-assurance.

ASQA has approved an extended transition period for TLI31216 Certificate III in Driving Operations.