Quality Training

Are we really providing what the industry wants?

Compliance in RTOs is getting harder and harder. Especially when we provide what the industry wants. Still today there are RTOs that are able to make short work of something that should take time and effort. I continually read articles by frustrated RTO compliance people who see it happening in front of them. They are

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Business Planning – holding yourself accountable for your RTOs success

RTO Business planning is an important aspect for all Registered Training Organisations. Surprisingly over the years I often see little of it being done. Business planning will guide a start-up operation of the RTO for the initial three years. It also enables you to demonstrate over the ensuing years how the RTO plans to manage itself

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RTO Compliance Tip – training reflecting current industry experience

To provide training that reflects current industry practice and valid assessment, your RTO’s trainers and assessors must maintain the currency of their skills and knowledge in their industry area and in vocational education and training. It is also acceptable for an appropriately qualified trainer and assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together. Your RTO

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The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has  released the findings from its VET FEE-HELP audit project.

The project was launched in April after the authority recorded an increase in the number of complaints it had received against registered training organisations (RTOs) approved to participate in the VET FEE-HELP scheme. The report says that there has been a range of allegations of unethical and inappropriate action taken by RTOs in relation to

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Are you using “play” in your training and offering the best training you can?

Whilst working in the Kimberley region and staying at a stock camp some months back, I realised some important aspects of our lives are missing. The peace and tranquillity of the beautiful green in the Kimberley, the contrasting red earth and stunning shapes allow me to stop and think and reflect. Creativity, innovation, thinking outside

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