Manage your Annual Registration Charge (ARC) due 30th June 2024

ASQA calculates your ARC on 1st July every year, make sure you take action to avoid charges.

Steps to take-

1) Review your organisation’s contact information on the National Register.

https://training.gov.au/Home/Tga

You will receive an invoice via email after July 1st.

2) Ensure that you are only billed for your active scope.

This fee covers qualifications that are transitioning and have been replaced by a non-equivalent alternative. If you no longer intend to deliver certain scope items and have no enrolled students, you can apply to have them removed.

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Quality Indicator Annual Summary due by 30th June 2024

Don’t forget to submit your Quality Indicator (QI) data. RTOs are required to collect QI data and submit a summary report to ASQA by 30 June 2024 for the calendar year of 2023

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Registration renewal applications

ASQA has observed a growing trend of providers failing to submit their registration renewal applications at least 90 days before their expiry date.

According to the NVR and ESOS Acts, a fully paid renewal of registration application must be submitted at least 90 days before expiry, unless ASQA, at their discretion, allow for a shorter timeframe. Requests for renewal submitted in less than 90 days may not be accepted.

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Working under supervision – Early Changes to the Standards

The Department of Workplace Relations (DEWR) released early amendments to the Standards in March 2024, allowing individuals to participate in assessment under supervision while actively progressing towards the Certificate IV or Diploma of TAE.

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Changes to visa requirements for students and student Guardian visas

Starting May 10, 2024, the financial threshold for eligibility for Student and Student Guardian visas will rise.

The updated financial capacity requirement will now correspond to 75 percent of the national minimum wage. This adjustment aims to reflect a suitable amount of funds necessary to maintain a basic standard of living while pursuing studies in Australia. The 75 percent proportion accounts for the fact that students are out of course session for 25 percent of the year, during which time they may return home or have access to unrestricted work opportunities.

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Student English language requirements

The Australian Government has updated the English language requirements for student and temporary graduate visas.

This modification was introduced as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy unveiled on December 11, 2023, and is applicable to all student and temporary graduate visa applications submitted on or after March 23, 2024.

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2024 National Student Outcomes Survey

The National Student Outcomes Survey, overseen by NCVER, aims to gather feedback from nearly one million individuals regarding vocational education and training (VET) in Australia.

This survey is designed to track the experiences and outcomes of VET students, encompassing factors such as their motivations for training, employment status post-training, satisfaction levels with their education, and subsequent study pathways.

VET students who concluded a qualification, course, or subject in 2023 may receive invitations to participate in the survey. The survey period commences on June 3 and concludes on August 11.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES / ATMs

Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting

ATM ID: FIN-2024-230003128

Agency: Department of Finance

Category: Education and Training Services

Description: The Certificate IV in Procurement and Contracting, PSP40616, is part of Finance’s Pathways to Procurement training program, aimed at officials across the APS

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What if A plus B no longer equals Career guidance?

Crafted by the VOCEDplus team at NCVER, the ‘What if?’ papers aim to compare, expand, and reassess understandings of popular topics within vocational education and training (VET).

The latest paper delves into career guidance through the prism of recent COVID-19 impacts, taking into account the longer-term ramifications of automation-induced redundancies. What was previously a somewhat straightforward endeavour, albeit complex, has now become increasingly ambiguous, prompting the query: what if A plus B no longer equals Career guidance?

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Vocational Voices – New Podcasts episode now available

The first episode of Season 9 of Vocational Voices is now accessible for download via the NCVER Portal.

Titled “Navigating Australia’s Shift to Electric Vehicles,” this episode delves into how the VET sector is gearing up to address the evolving needs of the automotive industry amidst significant skills shortages.

Exploring the requisite strategies and collaborative endeavours needed to ensure our workforce is adequately equipped for the transition, this episode aims to foster thriving outcomes for the automotive sector in the age of electric vehicles.

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Digital dreaming: the role of technology in expanding education access

Technology is playing an increasingly vital role in expanding access to education, with online learning platforms offering transformative opportunities for learners worldwide. The digital transformation is reshaping learning paradigms. Effective governance and international collaboration will be essential in harnessing technology to achieve the goal of free, equitable, and quality education for all.

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International onshore VET qualification completer outcomes 2023

The recently published International Onshore VET Qualification Completers 2023 report highlights the ongoing trend of improved employment outcomes for international onshore students upon completing vocational education and training (VET) qualifications in Australia.

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The 33rd National VET research Conference

10th – 12th July 2024

‘No Frills’ is being held in Perth from the 10th till the 12th of July 2024. The annual national conference and a key part of NCVER’s engagement with the VET sector, ‘No Frills’ provides an opportunity to showcase research to VET practitioners and build the capacity of researchers.

It provides participants with a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge, as well as a chance to be a part of an event that encourages thought-provoking presentations and networking opportunities in a relaxed and friendly environment.

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VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2024

15th – 16th August 2024

The 19th VET National Teaching & Learning Conference is an eagerly awaited annual event held in person. Spanning over two days, attendees can expect a plethora of professional development opportunities tailored for VET practitioners. Additionally, there will be a series of sessions dedicated to VET applied research, catering to professionals across the VET Sector.

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Virtual VET Summit: Artificial Intelligence

3rd September 2024

This online via Zoom webinar is being held on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 from 9am till 4.15pm (AEST QLD). This event has been tailor-made for professionals in the VET sector, offering a deep dive into the current and future impacts of AI within Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

This virtual event is designed for CEOs/GMs, Senior Managers/Leaders, Operational staff, Curriculum Developers/L&D personnel, Training Coordinators, and Trainers/Assessors.

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2024 National VET Conference

31st October – 1st November 2024

The National VET conference is being held in Brisbane from 31st October till 1st November 2024. The Velg Training’s 17th National VET Conference, the largest national gathering of VET professionals in the country, provides attendees the opportunity to engage in a variety of plenary and elective sessions.

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