Continuous improvement is fundamental in your RTO operations; it should be done all the time. When visiting RTOs I have found that it actually is happening all the time; it just might not be recorded. Updates are made when feedback is received, changes to strategies to meet client requirements and to create efficiencies are made, […]
SNR 15.1 Continuous improvement of training and assessment. Read More »
This topic is close to my heart, for years I have agreed with using e-learning as one of the tools to assist RTOs in getting to a broad audience and providing flexibility with their training solutions. As a Manager of various RTOs I have implemented e-learning strategies, along with support and the traditional classroom or
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Safety is continually being discussed, however is it really being done well in your RTO? When we think of workplace safety, images of men (or women) in hard hats teetering on unstable-looking scaffolding springs to mind, or if anyone has been to an Asian country and seen workmen in thongs, working around heavy machinery (as
So often I am asked the question about industry experience for the VET professional. Industry experience has always been part of the AQTF and now it is also part of the ASQA requirements. So what does it really mean? Will Post Graduate studies cut the mustard, or business Consulting, working within the industry before you
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So often, when visiting RTOs for the first time, I ask about the RTO systems. I usually get a response along the lines of “Yes, we have all of that in place”. When I ask to see them a get a beautiful book or manual that looks brand new (straight off the printer) that was
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Many businesses have supported the development of ASQA and all the changes it has made. As time has moved on and states have moved across, there is one state that has the final say..and that is Queensland. The time is looming closer for Parliament in Queensland to be returning following the school holidays. With the
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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 at the audit. Unfortunately this business model, usually does not work very well. The reasons are
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The latest NSSC Communique are stipulating that trainers and assessors must be able to demonstrate vocational competencies to at least the level delivered and assessed. This is nothing new, but the point is definitely being driven home now. And…Goodness me this seems to be something that trainers are so reticent to do. So I totally
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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
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ASQA is running information sessions for training providers across Australia during 2012. The first ones were held in Perth; however unfortunately I was unable to attend, because I was elsewhere in the country at the time. ASQA however have been kind enough to provide information from feedback and questions asked and have listed it along
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