Calls for reform in the tertiary education system in Australia

Australia’s dual-sector universities are calling on governments to implement landmark recommendations reforming the tertiary education system. The institutions are advocating for better links between VET and higher education, and for both sectors to provide more flexibility for students in course offerings.

February 18, 2020

Travel restrictions on Chinese students likely to have a devasting impact on education providers

The travel ban on non-Australian residents travelling from China has been extended by the Australia government. The measure that has angered the Chinese government and rocked the higher education sector in Australia, which has a heavy reliance on Chinese international students.

February 18, 2020

COVID-19 impacting on Australia’s education sector

According to Australia’s Independent Tertiary Education Council, which has members across the higher education and technical education and training sector, 10% of international students with independent providers have cancelled their enrolments and 24% have deferred their enrolment.

December 20, 2019

Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) makes new appointments

ITECA the peak body of higher education, vocational education, training and skills sectors in Australia has recently appointed a new Independant Chair, Deputy Chair VET and Deputy Chair Higher Education following its corporate restructure from mid-2019. Read more here: https://www.miragenews.com/independent-tertiary-education-body-gets-an-independent-chair/

December 12, 2019

Government accepts all recommendations from AQF review

The reforms to be implemented will allow for greater movement between VET and higher education. The recognition of microcredential qualifications in the improved system will also introduced.

November 22, 2019

New Chair appointed to Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC)

Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) the peak body representing independent providers in the higher education, vocational education, training and skills sector has welcomed the appointment of Emeritus Professor Tracey Horton AO as Chair of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC). ITECA Chief Executive, Mr Troy Williams has stated that the independent tertiary education sector is looking forward to working with the new Chair and AISC to ensure that Australia’s vocational qualifications provide the skills that students and their employers are looking for.

November 2, 2019

Higher Education reform on the agenda

Education Minister Dan Tehan is something of an oddity in the cut-throat world of Australian politics. CREDIT:DOMINIC LORRIMER

Education Minister, Dan Tehan wants to work towards a more unified system for Universities and VET Providers.

October 25, 2019

Proposed changes to the education sector will give students options to combine vocational and university studies

The recently released review of the Australian Qualifications Framework by Professor Peter Noonan has recommended an overhaul of the system which oversees qualifications in Australia’s higher and vocational education sectors.

October 24, 2019

Review of Australian Qualification Framework highlights the urgent need for flexibility of qualifications system

Education Minister Dan Tehan.CREDIT:ALEX ELLINGHAUSEN

The system will need to adapt to the future of work and include simpler categories of qualifications and more flexible pathways for students.

October 22, 2019

Universities not preparing graduates practically for the world of work

Consulting grads embrace 'corporate university' options

Industry is taking matters into their own hands and providing work integrated learning opportunities for university graduates

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