Compliance Tips

VET FEE HELP provider consultations

Be active in the VET FEE-HELP Reforms On 12 March 2015 the Assistant Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, announced that the Government will make important reforms to the VET FEE-HELP scheme to address rogue training providers and better protect students taking out VET FEE‑HELP loans. As part of this process the department will also be hosting provider […]

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RTO Assessment tips on getting it right

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) It is a requirement that you show you have the resources for and actively encourage recognition of prior learning. One of the key objectives RTO Standards is to facilitate pathways to formal qualifications that include recognition of prior learning that has occurred outside formal education and training. Inclusions in your

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Are you using “play” in your training and offering the best training you can?

Whilst working in the Kimberley region and staying at a stock camp some months back, I realised some important aspects of our lives are missing. The peace and tranquillity of the beautiful green in the Kimberley, the contrasting red earth and stunning shapes allow me to stop and think and reflect. Creativity, innovation, thinking outside

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Are you keeping up-to-date with all of your RTO requirements?

Education has become so important in our lives, various short and long courses have been developed to help those learn something new, or improve their skills for the work force. In Australia we call it Vocational education and training or VET.   If you are planning on setting up your RTO, then consider what you

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news article – Are you ready for the revised standards for RTOs

Are you ready for the new revised standards for Registered Training Organisations The above link shows an article that was published in the last issue of 2014 in the RTO Success Magazine. “2014 is moving rapidly ahead, and RTOs and people intending to become RTOs should be keeping aware of the new standards that will begin

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The Industry Skills Fund – Growth Stream will be open for applications on 19 January 2015.

The $476 million Industry Skills Fund – Growth Stream (the fund) is a key element in the Australian Government’s Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda and will provide up to 200,000 training places and support services over four years. The fund assists industry to invest in training and support services, and to develop innovative training solutions.

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