The Public Safety Training Package Release 3.2 has been updated in accordance with the Australian Industry Skills Committee’s (AISC) direction to update superseded imported first aid units (either as elective, core or perquisites) by the 31 March 2022. PUA Release 3.2 includes minor updates to nine qualifications, ten Units of Competency and six Skill Sets...

The Correctional Services Training Package Release 4.1 has been updated in accordance with the Australian Industry Skills Committee’s (AISC) direction to update superseded imported first aid units (either as elective, core or perquisites) by the 31 March 2022. CSC Release 4.1 includes a minor update to CSC20115 Certificate II in Justice Services as it includes...

On 8 December 2021, the Treasurer announced a review on Australia’s payments system and the regulation of digital assets. Currently, the Federal Government are undertaking reforms under three areas and on Monday released key documents as it begins consulting with the sector: – Development of a licensing and custody regime for digital assets The federal...

In response to stakeholder feedback, draft Training Package materials for the Correctional Practice project have been revised and are now available for validation to ensure they meet industry needs. The Certificate III and Certificate IV in Correctional Practice and 35 Units of Competency have been updated to ensure they continue to align with current job...

Analysis of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) shows that VET is an important pathway for educational re-engagement for early school leavers. About 63% of respondents who left school without completing Year 12 had re-engaged with education via some form of VET by the age of 25. Apprenticeships and traineeships made up around 51%...

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) Latest VET statistics dashboard shows key data from each NCVER collection and survey in one simple visual display. Further information including full publications can be accessed through the dashboard by clicking on the individual survey.

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Australian Training Awards. The awards which celebrate outstanding individuals and businesses in the vocational education and training (VET) sector, will be held in Adelaide on 18 November 2022 and will honour 16 award recipients, including four Australian Government categories, 11 State and Territory categories and the Outstanding Achievement...

Following on from the publication of the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030, the Government is undertaking a Review of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative framework, including the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018. The Review will examine how the ESOS regulatory framework can evolve...

The federal Government has announced the expansion of the Transition to Work employment service which from July 2022, will form part of Workforce Australia. Transition to Work helps young people aged 15-24 into work (including apprenticeships and training) or education. Transition to Work participants receive intensive, pre-employment support to develop practical skills to get a...

According to the LifeWorks Mental Health Index™, Australian employees are placing more importance on workplace flexibility – where, when and how they work – than career progression – compensation, promotions and professional development. Key findings of the report were: – 60% of working Australians say flexible work is more important to them than career progression...