All too often I come across RTOs that have neglected their formal staff meetings, or documented them just before a pending audit. It could be because of time restrictions, too busy or not really seeing the need for them. They are however an essential part of communicating the happenings of the RTO to all stakeholders […]
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It is talked about at conferences, it is in the standards, but many people don’t; actually know what to do with it or how they can assist their learners. LLN is more than just maths and English learned at school ‑ language, literacy and numeracy skills are a part of the way we all communicate
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Changes to the VET sector in the past 12 months including the National Regulator, the impact of the AQTF (2010) amongst existing RTOs and in Victoria the VQRA requirements is causing some concern amongst wanting to become an RTO. An RTO is a business, the requirements set down are purely to make you have the
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In 2010 the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) was revised to require registered training organisations to systematically validate assessment (including recognition of prior learning). However, the National Quality Council (NQC) recognises that the processes of validation and moderation are not well understood in the VET sector. Validation can be sometimes appear to be a difficult
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Recent communications from NTIS have advised the NTIS system is due to be replaced by a new system – Training.gov.au. Training.gov.au will fulfil all of the services currently provided by NTIS; and will replace NTIS to become the authoritative National Register for the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. This is due to take place
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The National Quality Council is launching its recently published Good Practice Guide for Offshore VET Delivery by offering RTOs the opportunity to attend free interactive workshop sessions. Conducted during June 2011, the sessions will be held in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. What will it cover? To ensure the lessons from the guide are
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Regardless of your industry I can only receommend you attend OH&S wqorkshops regularly. the following is happening in WA tomorrow and next week. Safety and health representatives, managers and supervisors, safety professionals and officers from all industries and interested members of the community are encouraged to attend the annual forums being held in the following
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Establishment of and transition to the National Standards Council As you all will no doubt be aware, the NQC is in the process of transitioning to the National Standards Council (NSC). It is currently expected that the NSC will commence operation in early July 2011, coinciding with the delegation of powers by some jurisdictions to
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I saw this notice come thorugha nd felt that it was important to advise about the changes: Training Package Case for Endorsements Cases for Endorsement currently in progress include: FPI05 Forest and Forest Products Version 3 MEM05 Metal and Engineering Version 4 MTM11 Australian Meat Industry Version 1 UET09 ESI – Transmission, Distribution and Rail
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Australia has one of the world’s best vocational education and training (VET) systems. For someone new to the sector, there is a lot of information to absorb to operate effectively. Training Packages @ Work: Back 2 Basics is an easy-to-read guide that simplifies the system. It provides a starting point to help VET practitioners navigate
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