Compliance Tips

What are the alternatives to exams in vocational education?

In the UK there has been a recent announcement that exams will be compulsory for all level 3 vocational qualifications. Whilst the British government is wanting “rigour” to ensure courses are of a high quality, the Australian government is facing similar situations. I would argue against an academic-style exam to measure non-academic skills, knowledge and competencies. In

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RTO Continuous Improvement

Continuous Improvement: The Cornerstone of RTO ExcellenceContinuous improvement (CI) is not just a buzzword—it’s the lifeblood of a thriving Registered Training Organisation (RTO). By weaving CI into the fabric of your organization’s self-assurance framework, you create a dynamic system that constantly evolves to meet the changing needs of students, industry, and regulatory requirements.Why CI Matters

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Meeting RTO Data Reporting Requirements

In the recent VET reform the Department of Industry has reviewed registered training organisation (RTO) vocational education and training (VET) data reporting requirements in conjunction with state and territory government departments responsible for VET and with the assistance of KPMG. The review’s report entitled Review of RTO VET Data Reporting Requirements found significant scope to streamline and

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Draft revised RTO and VET Regulator Standards

The draft standards build on the work of the former National Skills Standards Council (NSSC), and incorporate a range of stakeholder views on that work, including issues raised during the broader VET reform consultation process undertaken in early 2014. These issues included some concerns about the relative costs and benefits of some of the changes

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Maintaining your Trainer and Assessor Currency

Trainers and assessors who work in the VET sector and use nationally recognised training must meet the nationally agreed requirements outlined in AQTF Standard 1.4 (d) or SNR 15.4 (d) which states that trainers and assessors must continue to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence. A

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Special bulletin from TAC

Changes to Course Accreditation Arrangements Commencing 1 August 2014 The following changes apply to course accreditation applications received by TAC on or after 1 August 2014. The Western Australia (WA) Training Accreditation Council (TAC) has endorsed a new policy for the accreditation of courses Five Year Accreditation The Training Accreditation Council (TAC) has endorsed a new

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Launch of the Useful Educator’s Guide for LLN

Aged Care Service Providers and Educators are invited to the launch of The Useful Educator’s Guide on Thursday 24th July 9:30am – 10:30am at Baptist Village Baxter – 8 Robinsons Road, Frankston South. Background One of the concerns the aged care industry raised in the SE Melbourne WIN region was the skill level and personal attributes of

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