Skills Australia have released five Youtube videos in answer to questions put to presenters at the “Putting skills at the heart of the economy 2011” conference held in July. I have included them for your reference as the responses are interesting and could assist you with your RTO development. The videos are separate so look […]
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I continually see PowerPoint presentations in the VET sector that have almost got an A4 page of text on the one slide and the screen!! This not only frustrates me, but I am sure it turns off the learners. I saw one today that was targeting blue collar workers, and it was slides and slides
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The Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS) for VET providers is a national data standard. It ensures the consistent and accurate capture and reporting of vocational education and training (VET) information about students. The Standard details the information to be collected by training organisations regarding the training activity they offer. They
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A note came into my mailbox the other day stating the scholarship program for the LLN application process is again open! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to gain an edge with your RTO and offer LLN support. The Federal government is seeking to assist in addressing skill shortages in the adult LLN field
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practitioner Scholarships Program – NOW OPEN!!!! Read More »
Quality circles are a form of informal review and are an excellent way to look at what is working and what isn’t workingwithin your RTO. Quality circles involve a brain storming activity that allows the members of the work circles to indentify, analyse, and recommend solutions to work-related problems. The problems are listed and then
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It has been estimated that the wrong recruitment decision can cost you $60,000 PLUS the emotional activity that took place. You want to get the fit right for your RTO and you as a business owner. The first piece of advise I can offer is have a think about the role profile; what do they
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As you probably are aware the AQF handbook doesn’t have the templates in it anymore that we all became used to. Instead the National Quality Council has issued a “special bulletin” 02 August 2011 (updated) to release the latest example of how your Testamurs – Qualifications and Statement of Attainments should look. The bulletin titled:
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A media release dated 26 August, 2011 announced the establishment of the new standards setting body for the vocational education and training (VET) sector, the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC). (Ctrl and Click, or Copy and Paste to your web browser) The key functions of the National Skills Standards Council are to: develop and maintain
Hi All Some of you have already sent me feedback, so I know many of you have thoughts…please email travis your ideas. ***Feedback requested on training.gov.au by Friday 2 September *** Training.gov.au (TGA) is the new National Register for Training information in Australia, which replaced NTIS on 29 July 2011. Many of you would
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Recently I have been having discussions with clients regarding Professional Development….and it seems to be a recurring theme, so I thought I would write to you all about it. There is no simple answer on the best solution for RTOs and their PD activities as it veries between industries, states and the person who holds
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