With the ASQA application comes the need to complete your self-assessment of your proposed RTO. this assessment serves as a great tool to allow you to really reflect on what it is you have produced for your RTO. You will need to demonstrate through the self assessment process how you plan in delivering training to […]
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Continually in my business I am approached by people to have me prepare all the RTO material for them; place it into a beautiful box, with a shining ribbon so they can then present the material, systems and information (sparkling) at the time of audit. Unfortunately this business model, usually does not work very well.
Developing your own RTO tools and systems or having someone else do it for you. Read More »
Is it really the RTOs responsibility to deliver PD sessions throughout the year for their trainers and encourage subscriptions to websites and newsletters? Well the answer again, as per normal, not black nor white. It can be, if it is written into the policies and procedures…. or …. it could be the Trainers / Assessors
Is it the RTOs responsibly to provide PD for trainer and assessors? Read More »
An interesting statistic is appearing across the RTOs I am visiting or reviewing. This is the fact that most trainers hate session plans and even refuse to develop them. I am perplexed with finding because I can see clear benefits for the trainers, the RTO and the students. So let’s look at what a session
RTOs and training session plans Read More »
The AQTF and ASQA state that a training organisation will generally be audited when it first applies for registration, again within the first 12 months of initial registration and then at renewal of registration . Audits may also occur at other times such as monitoring or strategic audits, or when an RTO wants to extend
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Recently whilst writing training material for a Marketing unit I was delving into the power of client consultation. Of course the subject is relevant to every business, well every business that markets to their clients, and I felt it was important to write about for you. Trying to get clients when you’re not really sure
Understanding your target market when setting up an RTO Read More »
Setting up an RTO is about making change in your existing environment. Change is something people have to do consciously. The question often asked is “can I make those changes?” Change isn’t about fate or destiny, it is about going after and getting what you want. Making it happen. The dreams of being an RTO,
Setting up an RTO is about making change Read More »
Let’s look at the government priority is currently is to have suitably skilled and qualified people with the potential to make a positive contribution to Australian society. It has been reported they will concentrate on: Having training that provides an employment outcome. Providing training to the regions. Enhancing international education as an export. Developing necessary
Is an RTO really a viable business option? Read More »
You may have realised by now that I am interested in the quality and professionalism of the vocational education and training (VET) community. That is why I write these blogs and undertake the work I do. Recently I found some research undertaken by Hugh Guthrie, NCVER in relation to the quality of trainers, assessors and RTO staff. It is interesting reading. A summary of his findings are…
TAA/ TAE Professional development in the VET workforce Read More »
