VET & TAFE
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Reform at the speed of scandal
As unprecedented troubles engulf the sector, the government’s option to keep the pace of change methodical is vanishing rapidly. By…
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It hasn’t paid off
A document has emerged showing the extent of the shift of funds out of TAFE and into large, for-profit providers…
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Plaudits follow punishment
After federal politicians spend years progressively dismantling TAFE, a report from Parliament heaps praise upon the public provider. By John…
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Penalties for dodgy training providers
Dodgy training providers may be slapped with potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines under a new penalty regime.…
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ACPET launches codes for members, agents
The Australian Council for Private Education and Training has officially launched its latest measure aimed at industry self-regulation – a new…
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ASQA investigating Evocca
The Australian Skills Quality Authority has confirmed it is looking into the operations and practices of private education provider Evocca…
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Government tightens focus on “unscrupulous” providers
The Federal government has pledged that new legislation, introduced to parliament this week, will allow authorities to crack down on…
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For-profit VET funding not paying off, report states
VET leaders have defended the sector following the release of a highly critical report. The Capture Of Public Wealth By…
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TAFE SA in crisis
The state government is cutting funds from public training providers, just when employment is becoming more scarce. By Malcolm King…
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Evocca slams ABC over graduation data
Evocca College has hit out at the ABC, accusing the national broadcaster of having “gravely misrepresented” its graduate and enrolment numbers.…
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