____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Our best wishes for a joyful festive season and a happy and prosperous year in 2014 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ TAFE grants rescinded TAFEs have slammed the government’s decision to shut them out of a competitive capital grants fund, reneging on $76 million awarded by the previous government. 19 December 2013 | The grants, to TAFEs in the Sunshine Coast, … [Read more...]
Poor trainers prompt national standards call
20/12/2013 by
The Age | 17 December 2013 Almost half of Australia's training providers could be misleading customers with ''disturbing'' online marketing practices. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) says some registered organisations are promising iPads on enrolment, advanced diplomas in two weeks and guarantees not to fail. Victoria is home to 46 of the 191 suspect websites. One of the most widespread problems identified is the advertising of fast-tracked certificates and qualifications, such as a forklift licence in just two hours. ASQA chief commissioner Chris Robinson said some websites had very misleading information: They promised them a job or promised they … [Read more...]
