ASQA

The Australian Skills Quality Authority, commonly known as ASQA, is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector. Its primary role is to ensure quality and consistency in training and assessment across Australia. ASQA registers and regulates VET providers, including vocational education and training organizations (RTOs), and monitors their compliance with national standards.

ASQA's work involves setting and enforcing standards for registration, which all RTOs must meet. These standards cover areas such as training and assessment delivery, the qualifications of trainers and assessors, and the provision of student support services. The authority conducts audits and reviews of RTOs to verify that they are maintaining these standards. If an RTO is found to be non-compliant, ASQA can take regulatory action, which may include requiring improvements, imposing conditions, or even canceling registration.

The aim of ASQA's regulatory activities is to protect students and employers by ensuring that VET qualifications are recognized and respected, both nationally and internationally. ASQA works to build confidence in the VET sector and to ensure that training delivered leads to meaningful skills and employment outcomes for individuals. They also provide guidance and support to RTOs to help them understand and meet their regulatory obligations.