My family are all tradies – I know TAFE isn’t what it used to be and I know why
My family are all tradies – I know TAFE isn’t what it used to be and I know why
Victorian TAFEs fail Process Review
Victorian TAFEs fail Process Review.
International student enrolments hit by “substantial downturn”
Higher education providers are panicking over the purported “substantial downturn” in international student enrolments across Western Australian colleges and universities: Perth-based colleges and universities are reporting a substantial downturn in students opting to come to the state, with TAFE enrolments down nearly 60 per cent on 2015 and WA’s intake of foreign fee-paying students dropping from 11 …
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Have your say on proposed ASQA fees and charges
ASQA is seeking feedback from the VET sector regarding the introduction of full cost recovery regulation. All feedback received will be reviewed and considered, to inform decisions on how the proposal may be adapted or improved. Read more here: https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-publications/news/have-your-say-proposed-asqa-fees-and-charges
TDA Newsletter 11 November 2019
In this edition Stopping the less is more in VET – comment by CEO Craig Robertson Government dismay at just 59 apprenticeships in the defence industry Skill sets are booming ASQA defends role in $2m private college scam Parents play the biggest part in students’ VET choices, study finds Perth to host Worldskills Australia championships ‘Lifelauncher’ helping …
Ghost college was a front for international student scam
It appears an immigration racket has been going on for quite some time in Australia with similar scenarios involving ghost colleges presenting as training providers being exposed as schemes to provide dodgy qualifications that lead to work rights and permanent residency. Read more here: https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2019/11/indian-international-students-embroiled-in-ghost-college-scandal/
Are skill sets booming? An analysis of training package skill sets
Description This report provides an analysis of data on training package skill sets uses data from the National Register of VET and the National Provider Collection – Total VET activity. Training package skill sets are composed of one or more units of competency from a training package and are designed to meet licensing or regulatory …
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ASQA Update | Issue 61 | November 2019
Read the November 2019 edition of the ASQA Update newsletter.
Education Minister, Dan Tehan wants to work towards a more unified system for Universities and VET Providers. Read more here: https://www.smh.com.a...
An NCVER survey of employers use of the VET system has shown only 50% accessed nationally accredited training for their businesses. Read more here: ...
The recently published review of the AQF identified the current model as unsuitable for a rapidly changing, technology-disrupted workforce Read mo...
Industry Leaders have called for TAFE to be at the centre of the rebuilding of the vocational education and training sector. Read more here: https://...
The state government is concerned the sector is failing to train for the future of work and will look at how skill shortages can be alleviated durin...
Unique International College Pty Ltd which pocketed almost $140 million in Commonwealth funds while an RTO has been penalised by the Federal Court to ...
International and domestic students can apply directly to the approved regional university or vocational education provider for the scholarships. ...
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee has called for the need for greater collaboration between schools, vocational education provide...
Traineeships subsidised by the government through the NSW Smart and Skilled program, will join apprenticeships in being fee-free from 1 January 2020....
The review will scrutinise the governance, policies, and culture of the National Regulator of Vocational Education and Training. Read more here: ht...
