ASQA reports compliance concerns in latest Annual Report Almost three-quarters of registered training organisations (RTOs) are failing to meet a key training and assessment standard, according to the latest annual report of the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The 2013-14 annual report says that even after these RTOs had sought to rectify the situation, there were 21 per cent who were still non-compliant. “The high level of non-compliance with Standard 15 is a concern for ASQA, as Standard 15 governs training and assessment—the core business of a registered training organisation, and the most critical Standard for ensuring the delivery of quality outcomes,” the report … [Read more...]
ACPET National Monday Update, Edition 579, 10 November 2014
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In Focus Edition 579, 10 Nov Our sector is undoubtedly in the middle of one of the largest debates in our history. The proposed higher education reforms, VET Fee Help growth, contestability and its variances and of course the general debate regarding quality are all creating a significant discussion about the merits of private tertiary education providers. As you are aware, ACPET is strongly committed to a quality tertiary education sector. We have met with key stakeholders to address the issue of poor quality and are committed to see such providers eliminated from the sector. Poor outcomes are without question undermining the confidence in what our members actually do very well – … [Read more...]
