The Tap into Learning Today (TILT) website is a national initiative to engage and promote the adult community education (ACE) sector across Australia. The TILT website aims to link service providers, potential learners, government and industry with useful resources and a wide range of community based learning activities. The ACE sector is known for offering […]
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ASQA is currently finalising its program of RTO Information Sessions for 2013. This year’s sessions will cover: ASQA’s audit process understanding compliance risk ratings and other information relevant to training providers. ASQA is planning to hold at least one session in each capital city. One session will be filmed for providers who are unable to
On 2 August 2013 the Core Skills for Work Developmental Framework (CSfW) was released. The CSfW describes the non-technical skills, knowledge and understandings that underpin successful participation in work, otherwise known as employability or generic skills. The CSfW provides a common language to help education, training and employment services sectors to address the demand for
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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.
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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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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A resource has been developed by the through the Perth Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre with input from a wide range of stakeholders, including employers and employees, service providers and health professionals. It is still valuable across Australia. Training and Workforce Development Minister Terry Redman launched the new resource to help employers of Aboriginal people retain valued staff. Mr
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One of the biggest questions I am asked is relating to demonstrating the vocational competency. What are the qualifications, skills, experience, and professional development requirements for trainers working in the VET sector? The NSSC have a document under the heading Policies called “Determination for trainer and assessor competencies”. This relates to AQTF 1.4 or VQF
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Advances in technology are providing RTOs with ever-expanding options for technology-mediated teaching & learning. Whilst managing training organisations I was very keen to use the latest in technology to assist in the learning process. The organisational demands of industry and shift workers also put pressure on training timeframes for the learning. E-learning started to play
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Romeo Retail Group When Joseph Romeo, one of three brothers directing the family-run Romeo Retail Group (RRG), analysed his business’ growth potential in 2002 he knew that he needed a solid training program to bring his staff up to speed with changing workplace demands such as OHS legislation and compliance. But he knew that many
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