Interim positions for VET and Higher Education regulators
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of four interim positions to help set up a national system of quality assurance and regulation in the Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training sectors. read more online
Expert panel to advise on apprenticeship reforms
The Australian Government has announced that an expert panel has been established to provide advice on reform options for the Australian Apprenticeships system. read more online
Strengthening the AQF
The Australian Qualifications Framework Council is seeking stakeholder comments on the consultation paper Strengthening the AQF: A Framework for Australia’s Qualifications. read more online
Senate Inquiry into Industry Skills Councils
The Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committee is conducting an inquiry into the functions and responsibilities of Australia’s industry skills councils. read more online
AgriFood Skills Australia Fellowships
Applications are now open for three AgriFood Skills Australia Fellowships. read more online
Improvements to NCVER web services
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research has introduced an email alert service as part of its new registration initiative on the NCVER and Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth websites. read more online
Australia-China VET initiatives announced
TAFE Directors Australia and the China Education Association for International Exchange have announced a number of new initiatives to enhance vocational education and training in both their countries. read more online
Financial Services Training Package (FNS10)
The National Quality Council has endorsed the Financial Services Training Package with a review date of 7 July 2013. read more online
Health Training Package (HLT07)
Version 3 of the Health Training Package has been endorsed by the National Quality Council. read more online
Public Sector Training Package (PSP04)
Version 4 of the Public Sector Training Package has been endorsed by the National Quality Council. read more online