On March 11 Austender published an Approach to Market (ATM) for a Panel of suitably qualified VET and ESOS Quality Assessors and Course Accreditation Assessors to provide ASQA additional regulatory capacity for assessment and monitoring activities. The closing date is 8 April 2022.
ASQA to be responsible for training package assurance from 1 January 2023
The Australian Government has announced ASQA as the independent body to be responsible for training package assurance from 1 January 2023. This function will see ASQA assessing training packages for compliance against standards and policies set by Skills Ministers, delivering enhanced transparency, accountability and confidence, and ensuring training packages are high quality and meet the needs of employers and students.
The function will replace the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, which will remain in place until 31 December 2022 to ensure continuity and stability of the VET system during the transition to the new arrangements. Read more about this here.
