National VET Regulator commences operations
ASQA, the Australian Skills Quality Authority commenced operations on 1 July 2011. All RTOs registered in NSW, the NT and the ACT are required to comply with the new VET Quality Framework with Qld, SA and TAS transitioning late in 2011 or early in 2012. Non-referring states, VIC and WA, will retain regulatory powers for those RTOs offering training within those states and operate under mirroring legislation. More information is available at www.asqa.gov.au.
AQF 2011 released
The new revitalised AQF has now been released and implemented from 1 July 2011. Many changes have occurred in the new framework not least of which is an emphasis on ‘volume of learning’. Download and read more about the associated policies at www.aqf.edu.au.
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