More and more I have discussions with clients regarding Professional Development and meeting their RTO Compliance….and it seems to be a recurring theme, so I thought I would write to you all about it. There is no simple answer on the best solution for RTOs and their PD activities as it varies between industries, states
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Today my 9 year old son gave me a business card from one of the children in his class. It read “James can clean out your wheelie bin for $1, or complete any other chore around the house.” I was impressed and asked why this is happening, and my son advised me he needed to
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In the past VET providers have not had to place emphasise on the above standard, so generally it isn’t done well across the board. Industry consultation can occur in different forms I have found that face to face meetings are the most successful and can be beneficial in eliciting very helpful and often surprising feedback.
Running an efficient training organisation means providing quality training and assessment as well as handling employee issues when they surface. Managing employees can be one of the most difficult aspects of running your RTO. One of the areas that I have found RTO fall down in, is staff not adhering to the policies and procedures.
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As mentioned previously the NSSC proposes that training organisations which issue vocational qualifications be called ‘Licensed Training Organisations‘, and through regulation be awarded a licence to issue nationally recognised vocational qualifications for up to five years. Here are some more areas that will be changing with the system that may impact upon your business: Initial
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Why do RTO want their trainers and assessors to continually upgrade their skills and knowledge? I can hear you saying “to meet the compliance requirements!”. Well YES, but seriously, there is a reason it is a requirement. Updating skills and knowledge within your area of expertise can provide you with some excellent information whilst assisting
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Whilst RTOs can put any number of policies in place, nothing will work unless there is strong cultural aspect to gain respect for the system. This cultural aspect comes from the top and must work its way down through the organisation. The CEO must be respecting policies whether they be RTO training systems, staffing or safety
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“I have a secret, an RTO secret; it is F4 Solutions and specifically Merinda Smith. She is the best out there and we could not do without her. Thank you for everything you do assist us with our compliance and enabling us to get through another audit “
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A resource has been developed by the through the Perth Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre with input from a wide range of stakeholders, including employers and employees, service providers and health professionals. It is still valuable across Australia. Training and Workforce Development Minister Terry Redman launched the new resource to help employers of Aboriginal people retain valued staff. Mr
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As an RTO you are expected to provide an Induction program for your staff. An important aspect, yet so often neglected. Are you NON Complaint? Induction is the key to ensuring that employees have both the knowledge and confidence to commence duties as quickly as possible. Effective induction and ongoing support and development at the beginning a new
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