Quality RTO

Developing effective learning programs

To develop an effective learning and assessment program based on a Training Package, it is first necessary to ‘unpack’ the Training Package. I have been developing learning and assessment strategies with clients recently and wanted to discuss some of the key areas. Unpacking the Training package provides trainers and assessors with detailed knowledge of the

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TAA/ TAE Professional development in the VET workforce

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…

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Adherence to Policies and Procedures

When trying to get your employees to adhere to policies and procedures, you have hard power and soft power at your disposal. Hard power is negative motivation. This is when you intimidate employees into compliance. You issue warnings, reprimand them, and offer greater (or fewer) tangible rewards. Soft power is when you get them to follow a new process via the art of influence. Here are seven ways to do that.

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What is vocational competence?

Vocational competency is defined as broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification. A person who has vocational competency will be familiar with the content of the vocation and will have relevant current experience in the industry.  Vocational competency must be considered on an industry-by-industry basis and with reference to the

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