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Can international students expect Australian student visa reforms on the horizon, and to play a bigger role in Australia’s skilled migration?
The International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) has submitted a policy paper to the government that proposed any international student who undertakes an additional professional year in skills shortage areas should be given double the migration points to permanent residency.
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Continuing with the trend of fast-paced educational reforms, the University Grants Commission (“UGC”) recently notified the UGC Establishment and Operation of Academic Bank of Credits in Higher Education) Regulations, 2021 (“Regulations”)1. The Regulations inter alia provide for the establishment of an Academic Bank of Credits (“ABC”) which will facilitate the recognition and transfer of credits earned by students, amongst various Higher Education Institutions (“HEI”).
The aim of the Regulations is to enable students to “choose their own learning path to attain a Degree or Diploma or Post Graduate diploma or academic qualification, working on the principle of multiple entry-multiple exit (“MEE”) as well as any-time, any-where, and any-level learning”.
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A third Australian jurisdiction has signalled its intention to allow the untrammelled return of international students, with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) vowing to admit fully immunised tertiary students in time for the start of the 2022 academic year in February.
Chief minister Andrew Barr said that while students would need to adhere to federal government vaccination and testing requirements for international arrivals, those entering the ACT would not be required to quarantine.
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The PGA of Australia will seek to further elevate the capabilities of the current and future golf industry workforce through the establishment of the PGA Golf Learning Hub at Sandhurst, south of Melbourne.
The completion of the Australian Golf Centre at Sandringham and the relocation of PGA administrative staff to the heart of the Melbourne Sandbelt has paved the way for an expansion of the PGA’s educational infrastructure already in place at the Sandhurst Club alongside its two championship golf courses.
To operate in conjunction with the existing PGA Membership Pathway Program, Accreditation and Continuing Education Program and the PGA’s Registered Training Organisation – the PGA International Golf Institute, the PGA Golf Learning Hub will serve to provide the entry point to a career in golf and where the existing workforce can advance their skills and education.
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International students and workers will be allowed to return to Australia within weeks, with tourists potentially permitted back into the country by Christmas.
With Australia’s international borders reopening in Sydney for citizens, residents and their families on November 1, the government is moving fast on the plan to allow more travellers into the country.
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More than 300 schools across New South Wales and Victoria have closed down in the last three weeks due to Covid outbreaks, with the majority of students still due to return to classrooms.
Between the start of term four on 4 October and 22 October, there were 234 closures at government schools in Victoria, figures from the Department of Education show.
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Canberrans have been warned local butchers are a “dying trade” after data showed a steep drop in apprenticeships.
Figures collated by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research showed a decline in trainee butchers, hairdressers and childcare workers in the ACT since 2013.
It was felt hardest in hairdressing, with trainee numbers falling by 46.5 per cent, while butchery fell by 47 per cent. There were just 25 trainee butchers in the ACT as of December 2020, compared to 47 in 2013.
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Message from the CEO
We need to make sure we eliminate any issues that lead to decreased student engagement and an increase in drop-out rates. We need to think about and execute support for students who want to complete a VET qualification and follow their interests or passion. Coming out of lockdown, we will need to move to a stable economy where our graduates have the knowledge or skills that employers need.
This month we are launching our “Your questions and our answers series”, a free webinar on the last Friday of the month between 12 to 1 PM. If you have questions do not hesitate to send them to us and we will try to answer as many of them as possible during the live sessions. We have more information in the “Your questions and our answers series” article. Join us for an hour of free compliance education! All attendees will receive certificates of attendance from us.
As always, if you require assistance in any way, please contact us via email at info@caqa.com.au.
Sukh Sandhu
CEO
The purpose of this newsletter is to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the industry representatives, giving them a voice and platform to raise their concerns and practices.
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People, places and things are all aspects of life that can help or harm your growth. It is, therefore, important to understand why and how you should attract people, places and things perfect for your personal and professional growth. If you don’t, you will not be able to make the right connections. You can make your decision on whether to keep what you have or start over by asking the question: “How do I grow?“
People, places and things are essential for personal and professional growth. In order to attract the right people for your business, you need to be aware of the different types of people that exist in the world.
Attracting people: People are not just created by their environment; they also need to be able to see the value in you. Some examples of methods to attract people could be: “building an online reputation”, “getting endorsements” and “winning awards”. These methods can be used as a stepping stone to improving your personal or professional life as well as attracting the right people.
Why should you attract people?
– It helps build relationships with new friends or business partners who could be valuable resources for your needs.
– Attracting them also gives your company credibility through big names in the industry.
– Attracting the right talent or clients for your business is essential to its success.
Attracting places: Attracting a perfect place for your personal growth is not as easy as it sounds. But there are some factors that you should consider when trying to figure out where best to go on vacation or relocate your business. Some examples of methods to attract places could be: “visiting somewhere you’ve never been before”, “making a purchase in a store” and “attending an event”. These could also help you grow because they might give you ideas or even introduce you to new friends and opportunities.
Attracting things: It is important to know the difference between the things you want and the things you need in order to grow. The difference is that things you need are essential for your growth while the things you want may not be vital for it. First, by attracting something perfect for our growth, we can focus on what we’re good at – doing what we love. Second, it provides us with more motivation and confidence in pursuing our goals because they’re already met halfway through! Finally, by attracting what’s needed for our growth instead of what’s wanted, there will be less stress to find something that meets both needs and wants. If you want to attract things perfect for your personal and professional growth, it’s important to be aware of what is in your comfort zone and then do something different that will challenge it. You might be reluctant but you will learn something new in the process that will allow you to be more successful in the long run.
People, places and things come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can be big, little, hard to get to, or hard to find. The three are not mutually exclusive – the best thing you can do is to attract people, places and things that are right for you.
You should focus on attracting people who have a similar mindset to you, share your values and have a similar goal as you do. A good way to do this is by connecting with them online through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Once you find the right place for your business, make sure that it fits your needs as well as those of your target audience.
Attracting the right people, places and things can be challenging. It is important to find what you are looking for and know the right way to attract these people, places and things.
Why should you attract people best suited for your personal growth?
– To grow your network – Connect with new people that can help you or act as a resource in the future.
– To grow your social capital – Attracting more people will give you more credibility with them, which can help when potential clients come knocking on your door.
– To learn new skills – By attracting other experts in their field who share your interests, you will have access to their knowledge without having to work hard for it.
– To find mentors – Attracting experts who are looking out for others like yourself
What you can do to attract the right audience
Understand your core values
The first thing you need to do is start with your core values. What are the things that are important to you? What does success mean for you? What are your ambitions? Then, think about how these core values align with what you want out of life. For example, someone who has a strong value in financial health would attract people who support their financial health by joining them on their journey toward financial independence or enrolling in their coaching program.
Once you have an idea of what things function best for your core values, think about which avenues would be most beneficial to attract the right people.
Build up your reputation
You can also build up your reputation by providing value in everything you do. You can create an online presence that gets people interested in what you do – your blog or website, social profiles or even career development plans like an e-book or webinars.
Think about the bigger picture
You may have a lot of choices when it comes to attracting people, places and things perfect for your personal and professional growth. It is important to think about the bigger picture in order to make sure you are making the right choice.
Get endorsements
It is important for businesses to make use of endorsements and testimonials as they can help them grow. When you want to attract new customers, the best option is to make use of endorsements.
By posting a message of their endorsement on social media and reaching out to influencers, brands can attract new customers and profit from their efforts. The more endorsements the brand gets, the more effective its marketing strategy becomes.
Some of the most effective ways of attracting people or things are through promotions and advertising on social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram.
Winning awards
The three components of growth are new customers, increased sales and increased market share. Winning awards will help to attract new customers, increase sales and increase market share.
The benefits of winning awards would be increased revenue which will help to grow the company in the long run. This is especially important when you want to attract people and places that are perfect for your growth such as a culture-rich location or people with the right skill sets.
Think about the different ways that people can get in touch with you
– cross-platform publishing tools: Buffer, Hootsuite, SocialFlow, Sprout Social, WordPress blog posts
– email marketing: MailChimp, MadMimi
– social media marketing: Buffer, Hootsuite, Twitter ads
Each of these methods can be used as a stepping stone to improving your personal or professional life as well as attracting the right people.
CAQA Online forums provide information for RTO professionals. The purpose of the forums is to support compliance and regulatory knowledge with the help of other professionals in the field.
Some of the benefits of subscribing to our online forums are that it provides access to knowledge sharing and networking opportunities among peers in the vocational education and training industry. You can also get information on what’s new in the industry through the online community.
The following is an example of how discussions in CAQA online forums can help:
When you are looking for answers to questions on topics like compliance, regulation, red tape etc., you can search for them on online forums or look at similar threads on different platforms. The best part is that all these discussions are available to a number of VET experts so you will get answers from real people rather than bots or system-generated answers!
The other benefits include:
-Receive timely notifications when important information is posted.
-Get access to exclusive content and offers from the sponsors and members of the forum.
-Post comments and create discussions with other members in order to build your knowledge base and stay current with current trends in the industry.
So, again, why not subscribe? Online forums provide an opportunity for you to stay up-to-date with the latest compliance and regulatory news. It also ensures that you make use of your knowledge by discussing different topics with other professionals in real-time.
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The CAQA Live webinar series will be a great opportunity to learn from the experts who have been in this field for a long time.
What makes this event so special is that the CAQA team has personally selected the topics and speakers for this Webinar Series. They have also designed it to be specifically catered to anyone in the industry looking to advance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
This month we are launching our “Your questions and our answers series”, a free webinar series that will occur on the last Friday of the month between 12 PM to 1 PM. If you have questions do not hesitate to send them to us and we will try to answer them during the live sessions.
The first topic we have selected is competency and compliance requirements for trainers and assessors.
In this series, you will learn about:
These webinars will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions and get answers from experts in the field.
If you are interested to attend this free webinar, and also receive a certificate of attendance and participation, please click here.
We are seeking a Senior Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager to join our management team.
To be successful in this position, you need to be well-versed in risk management principles, regulatory and legislative instruments and standards. You need to also be solutions-focused and provide evidence-based advice to organisations involved in training and assessment of students.
Main responsibilities:
To fit with our organisation you must be passionate about improving quality at all levels in the training sector and have excellent presentation and language skills. You must have a solid understanding of the frameworks, guidelines and regulations that govern and regulate the industry. A solution-focused mindset and a good sense of humour will also be beneficial.
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We’d like to provide an update on the new AQF framework, currently under development.
The Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework was completed at the end of 2019.
AQF Review provided 21 recommendations aimed at ensuring that the AQF continues to serve its intended purpose now and in the years to come. Changes to the current AQF were included in this discussion.
Changing the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) requires the approval of Education and Skills Ministers from the Australian, State and Territory Governments.
A cross-jurisdictional working group has been established to consider and develop advice for Ministers on AQF Review recommendations.
This work is ongoing and is expected to complete by the end of 2022.
Two years ago, nationalist and racist violent extremism barely accounted for two per cent of the Australian Federal Police’s counter-terrorism caseload. Now it’s the country’s fastest-growing threat.
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This is another acquisition for Keystone as it evolves its business mission.
Historically, the Norway-based business has been focused on lead generation and the move to acquire UniQuest will provide more value to customers – especially around enrolment generation, the company noted.
Keystone expects the move will help it further evolve into a “complete end-to-end lead-to-enrolment generation platform”.
The acquisition is the latest in a handful of buyouts and mergers in the past year for the company, including EMG and acquisitions of FindAUniversity, College Scholarships USA, and AGM Education.
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We Are Australia, a dedicated organisation to support international student victims of crime in Australia, was launched on October 1, pledging to be the voice of international student victims.
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The Australian government is hoping to release its anticipated Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030 before the year is out, a government representative said at the Australian International Education Conference 2021.
The strategy – which government launched a consultation on earlier this year – has received over 120 written submissions, assistant secretary at the department of Education, Skills and Employment, Simon Moore revealed.
With an additional 1,600+ individuals participating in consultation process webinars and workshops, the government has a “strong foundation” to develop the strategy, he continued.
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New South Wales and Victoria recently announced pilot plans to facilitate international students’ return to Australia. This is welcome news for those who have been locked out of the country for the better part of 18 months but the return to Australia cost could be a problem
According to The Guardian, some students worry that degrees such as medicine and engineering will be prioritised over others. Australia’s strict border measures caused its universities to suffer a 6% — or 2.2 billion Australian dollar — drop in revenue in 2020, said a report from the Mitchell Institute.
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As university and college semesters unfold, a small but increasing percentage of students will likely also be taking on a largely under-reported and overlooked form of part-time employment: sex work.
Over the past year, there have been multiple reports of a dramatic increase in content creators on OnlyFans — a platform that allows fans to pay creators directly for content, which has been popular with sex workers. Some new users say they created accounts to navigate financial hardship during COVID-19. OnlyFans platform reported a huge uptick in users during the pandemic: from 7.5 million users in November 2019 to 85 million in December 2020.
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