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VET News
Wednesday 27th November 2024
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Compliance & Regulatory News
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Retention of NAT files
Data submitted to NCVER is encrypted upon receipt to protect privacy. As a result, NCVER cannot match students with their training records and is unable to provide copies of previously submitted NAT files.
NCVER advises that RTOs retain a copy of their final submitted NAT files to meet any future data needs.
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Compliance with the Student Identifiers Act 2014
To help ensure that the education and training sector complies with the Student Identifiers Act 2014, you will soon receive a separate request with a link to complete a self-assessment questionnaire.
Adhering to the SI Act is crucial for safeguarding students and maintaining the quality and reputation of the sector.
Your responses will be kept confidential and will help identify any areas of Non-compliance, allowing to assess whether your organisation requires any compliance improvements.
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Policy version of revised Standards released
1 October 2024
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has released the policy version of the revised Standards, which will take full regulatory effect on 1 July 2025.
The revised Standards outline requirements for providers and consist of three key components:
· Outcome Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs): These define the essential elements of quality training and assessment that organisations must meet to become and remain registered as training providers.
· Credential Policy: This policy works alongside the Outcome Standards, detailing the minimum requirements for delivering training, conducting assessments, and performing assessment validation.
· Compliance Requirements: These cover the administrative and compliance obligations that RTOs must adhere to in order to protect VET students and maintain integrity within the vocational education and training sector.
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ASQA regulatory action – notices of intent to cancel qualifications
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) is taking significant regulatory action against several Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)following extensive compliance investigations.
To uphold the integrity of the VET sector and safeguard public interests, ASQA is initiating actions to cancel the registration of providers found to have issued qualifications without proper training or assessment. Additionally, ASQA is working to revoke qualifications or statements of attainment issued under such circumstances.
ASQA, in collaboration with the Department of Education and other government agencies, is actively managing the potential impact on students, employers, and workplaces.
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New resources for students with disability
The Australian Government Department of Education has launched new resources for students with disability, along with their parents and caregivers. These resources offer practical guidance on the rights of students with disability and the responsibilities of education providers under the Disability Standards for Education 2005. They were co-designed by individuals with disability, with support from Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA).
Among the new resources is How to Advocate—a guide designed to help school and tertiary students with disabilities develop self-advocacy skills and address concerns with education providers.
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Jobs and Skills Report 2024
Under its establishing legislation, Jobs and Skills Australia is required to prepare and deliver the Jobs and Skills Report to the government, addressing Australia’s current, emerging, and future skills and training needs and priorities.
The Better Together – Jobs and Skills Report 2024 highlights evidence and analysis across five strategic pillars that guide our efforts and foster collaboration toward a more prosperous future:
- Fostering inclusive participation
- Understanding today’s workforce
- Shaping Australia’s future workforce
- Optimising pathways and system architecture
- Activating an informed dialogue
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The Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey (REOS)
September 2024- released 22 October 2024
In September 2024, the recruitment rate rose by 2 percentage points, with 45% of employers hiring. Recruitment was higher in regional Australia (Rest of State areas) at 51%, a 6-percentage point increase from last month, compared to 41% in Capital Cities, where the rate dropped by 1 percentage point.
Recruitment difficulty also increased by 2 percentage points this month, affecting 52% of hiring employers. This is 7 percentage points lower than the same time last year and 23 percentage points below the record high of 75% in July 2022.
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Youth Jobs Strategy released
The Tasmanian Government has unveiled its first Youth Jobs Strategy. This strategy aims to ensure that the necessary support, partnerships, and policies are in place to help young Tasmanians find clear, informed pathways to education, training, or employment.
Building on existing efforts from governments, industry, and the community, the strategy seeks to provide all young people in Tasmania with access to opportunities for meaningful, decent employment. At the same time, it aims to help employers and industries attract, develop, and retain skilled young workers to foster a thriving community and a productive economy.
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Occupation Shortage Analysis
The 2024 Occupation Shortage List (OSL), previously known as the Skills Priority List, has been released.
The OSL highlights occupations facing shortages, where employers struggle or encounter significant challenges in filling vacancies. If you’re seeking a comprehensive resource to understand the current state of the Australian labour market, the OSL is a valuable tool.
The latest data shows that 33% of occupations (303 out of 916) are currently in national shortage, down from 36% in 2023, indicating a slight easing of the labour market.
This year, the top five occupations in shortage are Aged or Disabled Carers, Primary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Truck Drivers, and Electricians.
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The enhanced Training.gov.au is now live
The enhanced TGA has been released and is more intuitive and accessible. Make sure you go in and have a look around at the new changes, features and improvements.
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Strong and Responsive VET Pathways
This month, Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) published a new report on VET graduate outcomes called Strong and Responsive VET Pathways.
This latest VNDA data release examines students’ progression to further education, as well as changes in income, employment, and reliance on income support before and after training. The report provides a national summary of outcomes for domestic, non-school students who completed a nationally recognised qualification in 2019–20.
The analysis highlights priority cohorts, including female graduates, First Nations graduates, and graduates with disabilities, alongside various student categories such as age group, location, and prior employment status.
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Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has introduced a new data series-
The Total New Vacancies (TNV) series provides a quarterly estimate of job openings across the country.
Currently released as a pilot, the TNV series is undergoing continuous refinement by JSA to improve its methodology. Future releases will be guided by feedback from stakeholders on the value of this product.
Your feedback will play a key role in shaping the future of the TNV series.
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VET qualification completion rates 2023
By NCVER Statistical report 24 October 2024
This publication reports on completion rates for nationally recognised VET qualifications at certificate I level and above, delivered by Australian registered training organisations (RTOs) to students both within Australia and abroad.
The VET Qualification Completion Rates 2023 report reveals that 47.3% of all VET qualifications started in 2019 were completed by the end of 2023, similar to the 47.6% completion rate for qualifications commenced in 2018 and completed by 2022.
The report also indicates that completion rates rise with the level of education. For example, 55.9% of diploma or higher qualifications started in 2019 were completed by 2023, compared to 35.6% of certificate I qualifications.
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WEBINAR: What’s going on in the VET system?
Hosted by NCVER’s new Managing Director, John King, this webinar featured an expert panel with Craig Robertson (CEO, Victorian Skills Authority), Jodie Trembath (Director of Skills, Employment, and Small Business, ACCI), Troy Williams (Chief Executive & Company Secretary, ITECA), and David Coltman (Chief Executive, TAFE SA).
Drawing on NCVER data, the webinar examined key statistical trends—such as enrolments in qualifications and training packages, completion rates, and provider share—highlighting their impact on the VET system.
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Reports, Articles, Papers and Research
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VET Workforce Study
Many of Australia’s current job shortages, particularly in trades, depend on vocational education and training (VET) to prepare future workers.
Jobs and Skills Australia has recently published its VET Workforce Study, offering recommendations to help policymakers build a more sustainable teaching workforce within the country’s skills system.
The report highlights that although data gaps exist, much of the demand for VET teachers aligns with areas experiencing skills shortages.
For the past two years, there has been a nationwide shortage of VET teachers across all states and territories. There is especially high demand for vocational teachers in fields that are also facing skill shortages, such as electricians, carpenters, and early childhood educators.
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More young people experiencing financial stress
New data from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) reveals that financial stress is affecting more young people.
The report, Generation Z: Life at 23, draws on findings from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) to examine how 23-year-olds fared in 2023. According to the report, 37% of 23-year-olds reported experiencing financial stress, an increase from 30% when they were 22.
The study also found that 19% of 23-year-olds skipped meals due to a lack of money, up from 15% the previous year. Additionally, the proportion who went without medical care rose from 17% to 22%.
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Apprentices and trainees: March quarter 2024
Released 9 October 2024
This publication offers a comprehensive overview of apprentice and trainee activity nationwide, allowing users to filter data by states/territories and contract statuses across quarterly and 12-month periods.
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Green and digital skills for hospitality and tourism
From industry trends to competencies within TVET
This publication outlines strategies to support the dual transition in hospitality and tourism, focusing on the timely identification of emerging green and digital competencies, their incorporation into forward-looking curricula, and their effective implementation in TVET programs. Featuring practical examples from Africa, the Asia-Pacific, and Europe, it provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners.
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Innovation and learning practices in TVET from the hospitality and tourism sector
Examples from Africa, Asia and Europe
This publication showcases 10 Innovation and Learning Practices chosen for their effectiveness in identifying new qualifications and competencies, integrating them into engaging curricula and training regulations, and implementing them through innovative teaching methods. These forward thinking TVET practices provide valuable insights and inspiration for stakeholders throughout the hospitality and tourism sector.
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The Australian VET Conference 2025
13 – 14 March 2025 – Sydney Masonic Centre
The Australian VET Conference is the only event that explores comprehensive strategies for uniting vocational education and training with higher education as a cohesive sector.
In March 2025, the conference will spotlight the importance of resilience as higher education providers, RTOs, public and private institutions, educators, and students navigate significant changes in the tertiary education landscape. Presenters will take a forward-thinking approach, focusing on preparing for sustainable futures through change, innovation, and resilience.
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34th National Vocational Education and Training (VET)Research Conference ‘No Frills’
9 – 11 July 2025- the Robina Events Centre on the GoldCoast
The ‘No Frills’ conference will be co-hosted with TAFE Queensland and offers a platform to showcase research, share ideas, and connect with VET practitioners. The conference fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange through thought-provoking presentations, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.
The 2025 program will center on the theme Diverse Voices in VET, highlighting the varied perspectives that shape the sector.
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