Time and time again F4 Solutions is contacted by clients after they have failed an audit and they need an instant fix. They chose an approach for their RTO that was just not suitable for them, or to meet compliance. It usually isn’t the clients fault, it is just that are not aware of the […]
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Time and time again F4 Solutions is contacted by clients after they have failed an audit and they need an instant fix. They chose an approach for their RTO that was just not suitable for them, or to meet compliance. It usually isn’t the clients fault, it is just that are not aware of the
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.
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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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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Update on ASQA’s fees and charges ASQA is moving towards the implementation of a revised schedule of fees and charges to apply from the 2013-14 year. ASQA’s revised fees require approval from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), the Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment (SCOTESE) and the Expenditure Review Committee (ERC) of
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As I posted recently the new framework has been developed and endorsed by SCOTESE. The title will be the Australian Vocational Qualification System ‘AVQS Quality Framework’. So what does mean to RTOs? Well firstly, Do Not Panic. There is a plan and a timetable. Now that the standards have been endorsed the next few months
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Advances in technology are providing RTOs with ever-expanding options for technology-mediated teaching & learning. Whilst managing training organisations I was very keen to use the latest in technology to assist in the learning process. The organisational demands of industry and shift workers also put pressure on training timeframes for the learning. E-learning started to play
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