By travismitchellbarrister The Federal Court is the proper venue to argue that a decision was an unlawful exercise of power because some essential procedural part of the decision making process was not done in accordance with the law. That is quite different to asserting the decision was wrong on the merits, or that the RTO has fixed up […]
When should an RTO go to the Federal Court for review? Read More »
How does your RTO show your strategies are developed in consultation with as per SNR4.2/SNR15.2 or AQTF1.2? The learning and assessment strategy is a very important document within your RTO, from both strategic business planning and audit perspectives. Regulators are reporting that VET providers do not place an emphasis on the above standard, so it
Strategies for learning and assessment – are yours SNR / AQTF compliant? Read More »
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
Are you neglecting your RTO Induction program? Read More »
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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One of the biggest questions I am asked is relating to demonstrating the vocational competency. What are the qualifications, skills, experience, and professional development requirements for trainers working in the VET sector? The NSSC have a document under the heading Policies called “Determination for trainer and assessor competencies”. This relates to AQTF 1.4 or VQF
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The Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) has updated their website to state that, ‘to support increased access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) information, reporting requirements for training providers are changing from 1 January 2014,’ as a result of recent outcomes from the Council of Australian Governments (COAG)
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As per the information earlier this week, the NSSC have released their framework. Remember, the Framework will provide the basis upon which draft regulatory standards are developed. Here is some of what they have to say…. Greater confidence in training outcomes and integrity of vocational qualifications Providers will be licensed to issue nationally recognised vocational qualifications
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