Quality RTO

Strategies for learning and assessment – are yours SNR / AQTF compliant?

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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 […]

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How does your RTO show your strategies are developed in consultation with as per SNR4.2/SNR15.2 or AQTF1.2?

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In the past VET providers have not had to place emphasise on the above standard, so generally it isn’t done well across the board. Industry consultation can occur in different forms I have found that face to face meetings are the most successful and can be beneficial in eliciting very helpful and often surprising feedback.

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RTO staff and your Policies and Procedures

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Running an efficient training organisation means providing quality training and assessment as well as handling employee issues when they surface. Managing employees can be one of the most difficult aspects of running your RTO. One of the areas that I have found RTO fall down in, is staff not adhering to the policies and procedures.

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RTO Compliance – changes to Licensed Training Organisations (LTOs)

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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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Updating trainer and assessor Professional Development

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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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Are your RTO Systems meeting your needs?

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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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Are you neglecting your RTO Induction program?

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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

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Latest from the VET regulators

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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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