Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

We want to hear from you! Are you aware of any practices or behaviours that threaten the integrity of the vocational education and training (VET) sector? Our VET tip-off line and webform are now open and available for anyone to report (anonymously if you wish) suspected fraud, unlawful activity and any other concerning activity. What you tell us will support our detection and investigation of misconduct, fraud, and serious issues to improve the integrity of the VET sector. To report to our tip-off line: ☎️Call us on 1300 644 844 or 📄Use our webform: https://ow.ly/1MG750PSJOt Find out more: https://ow.ly/8fZU50PSJOw #ASQA #VETsector

ASQAcast is back, with CEO Saxon Rice joining the podcast to begin our series on the Revised Standards🎙️ She talks about the need for revised Standards, what their introduction means for the sector, and the support ASQA will provide. Listen to our podcast here: https://ow.ly/xW2150UuGur ASQAcast episodes are also available on our YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/Ei0u50UuGuJ Subscribe today to be notified when new podcasts are released. #ASQA #VETsector

The last ASQA IQ for 2024 is out now. 📰 Read the latest news here: https://ow.ly/FbGW50UtSLS #ASQA #VETsector

On 1 October 2024, the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) released the policy version of the revised Standards. Over the coming months, we will progressively release sets of draft Practice Guides on different focus areas of the Standards. These will support the sector’s understanding of the Standards and provide practical guidance on their implementation. We have now published draft Practice Guides on: 🔹Focus Area 1 – Training 🔹Focus Area 2 – Assessment 🔹Focus Area 12 – Leadership and Accountability 🔹Focus Area 13 – Risk Management The draft Practice Guides set out: 🔹Key considerations or actions to achieve compliance – examples of how providers can demonstrate compliance 🔹Known risks to quality outcomes – examples of actions which could pose a risk to meeting each Standards 🔹Self-assurance questions – questions that providers can ask themselves to ensure that they are compliant To ensure our Practice Guides are fit for purpose and effectively support providers to comply with the Standards, we welcome your feedback on our guides. View our Practice Guides here: https://ow.ly/sIVm50Ut7hB] Submit your feedback here: https://ow.ly/TwBg50Uo0T5 For further information about the development of the revised Standards and their intent, see DEWR’s revised Standards webpage and their Policy Guidance: https://ow.ly/tHvI50Uo0Tc #ASQA #VETsector

We've published a special edition of ASQA Update to bring you up to date on some of our key areas of focus and work which will continue into 2025. Just some of what our extra December release includes: 🔹 our CEO detailing our dual mandate 🔹 our planned approach to revised Standards 🔹 the latest from our Integrity unit. Read the issue here: https://ow.ly/pp1t50UskIG #ASQA #VETsector

Last Friday our director of Sector Education and Engagement, Kai Rottmann, presented at the Northern Territory (NT) VET Community of Practice in Darwin. It was a great opportunity to speak to the VET community and learn about the unique nature of delivering VET in the NT. Kai began his presentation with an overview of the revised Standards, where he took a deep dive into how providers can prepare for their implementation, and our future education and engagement plan. He then discussed our risk-based regulatory approach, providing updates on the work underway in our Integrity Unit and elaborating on our 2024-25 Regulatory Risk Priorities. Kai also reiterated our commitment to being a modern regulator, detailing our investment in digital capability and adoption of behavioural and data insights to support provider compliance. Kai learned about the challenges attendees face in delivering training in the NT and how managing our risk priorities can generate innovation in their training delivery. It was a wonderful day and a fantastic opportunity to speak to valued and passionate VET practitioners in the NT. #ASQA #VETsector #NTVETCommunityofpractice

ASQAcast is back for another episode! 🎙️ Join Kai Rottmann, Director of Sector Education and Engagement and Jacqui Pellow, Director of Registration Management and Assessment, for episode 2 of our lapsing provisions podcast. In this episode, they discuss: 🔹how providers can make an application to extend their measurement period 🔹the requirements of the application and 🔹what decisions ASQA can make. Listen to our podcast here: https://ow.ly/Lihz50Uhc0j Our podcasts are also available on our YouTube channel: https://ow.ly/FYQf50Uhc0l Subscribe today to be notified when new podcasts are released! #ASQA #VETsector

The Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) will open on 3 March 2025 and close on 31 March 2025. The ADC is a statement which confirms that your organisation complied with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across all your scope of registration and for all certifications issued in the last 12 months. The declaration is a regulatory requirement and can only be completed by the person who is legally responsible for the registration of the RTO (the Chief Executive Officer). How can providers prepare? 🔹Check your records are current and accurate on asqanet 🔹If you identify incorrect information about your RTO, update it via asqanet 🔹Conduct an assessment of your RTO’s compliance with the Standards and conditions of registration using our self-assessment tool: https://ow.ly/EfOv50UgnaS For assistance viewing and maintaining your records, see our asqanet user guide for providers: https://ow.ly/M9H850UgpIW Read more about the ADC here: https://ow.ly/tkla50UgpIX #ASQA #VETsector

Yesterday, we held our annual face to face meeting with our Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG). It was amazing to be able to collaborate with our members in person after multiple online meetings this year on topics such as work placement, governance through change, international delivery and the revised Standards. The day began with opening statements from our CEO Saxon Rice and Director of Sector Education and Engagement, Kai Rottmann, who is the chair of SLG. Our Director of Intelligence, Greg Simmons gave an overview of our Integrity Unit and facilitated some great conversation. SLG members then participated in several workshops with our DCEO Christina Bolger and staff from our Policy and Engagement group. In these sessions, members reviewed our draft educational content for the revised Standards, provided welcome feedback and highlighted key considerations to include to ensure our guidance materials support provider capability. The day ended with a discussion on future SLG commitments and potential opportunities for us to engage with SLG to uplift the sector. Our SLG members play a critical role in shaping our regulatory, education and communications approach. We truly value their efforts and dedication to co-create effective and practical educational content to address sector needs. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all our SLG members for the continued support, expertise and knowledge that you bring to our agency. Thank you to all members and attendees for your shared passion for improving the VET sector, and your continued enthusiasm and commitment to ensuring quality training outcomes for students. #ASQA #VETsector

Last week, our Senior Education Officer Marisa Lucente, and Policy Officer Kellie Magilton, met with delegates from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). SSG drives and coordinates the implementation of the national SkillsFuture movement. Their mission is to enable individuals to learn for life, pursue skills mastery and develop fulfilling careers, for a future-ready Singapore It was a productive meeting where SSG: 🔹provided an overview of their organisation and role 🔹shared insights about their regulatory and quality assurance approach and 🔹discussed their provider registration processes. Our staff discussed: 🔹ASQA's role in the vocational education and training sector 🔹our Regulatory Risk Framework and Priorities 🔹our approach to education and 🔹building providers' self-assurance capability. Thank you to the delegates for visiting our offices and meeting with our staff. It was amazing to collaborate and learn about each other's processes and operations. We look forward to exploring future opportunities for engagement with SSG in future. #ASQA #VETsector