Learning and assessment strategies are valuable tools within your RTO. They tell a variety of people the reasons behind the course. Whilst working with a variety of RTOs I find these documents very important to provide the information on how and why. There are many variations for the title of this document, any can be
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Sometimes it is worthwhile reviewing what the experts have written, and how your RTO is expected to look. When you have a specific issue, it’s helpful to have a reference from someone, or a group of people, with special experience and expertise in dealing with problems or issues like the one you’re facing. This is why
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Continuous improvement is fundamental in your RTO operations; it should be done all the time. When visiting RTOs I have found that it actually is happening all the time; it just might not be recorded. Updates are made when feedback is received, changes to strategies to meet client requirements and to create efficiencies are made,
SNR 15.1 Continuous improvement of training and assessment. Read More »
This topic is close to my heart, for years I have agreed with using e-learning as one of the tools to assist RTOs in getting to a broad audience and providing flexibility with their training solutions. As a Manager of various RTOs I have implemented e-learning strategies, along with support and the traditional classroom or
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The latest NSSC Communique are stipulating that trainers and assessors must be able to demonstrate vocational competencies to at least the level delivered and assessed. This is nothing new, but the point is definitely being driven home now. And…Goodness me this seems to be something that trainers are so reticent to do. So I totally
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As you know from previous posts your learning and assessment strategy provides a framework for your training and assessment of qualifications. Basically it says how you will structure the delivery and assessment arrangements. Learning and assessment strategies are the big picture while such documents as learning programs and session plans are the detail of this
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Again I have included a video from Paula Smith as I believe in what she says and hope that it is valuable to you all.
Presenting, an art and a science Read More »
An interesting statistic is appearing across the RTOs I am visiting or reviewing. This is the fact that most trainers hate session plans and even refuse to develop them. I am perplexed with finding because I can see clear benefits for the trainers, the RTO and the students. So let’s look at what a session
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RTOs who deliver to Early Childhood education will be pleased to hear there is a new National entitiy: ACECQA. It has been formed to oversee important changes to early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia. Education and care plays a vital role in the lives of Australian children and their families
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Service Skills Australia (SSA) is the national body responsible for the Retail Training Package which applies to Wholesaling. As Wholesaling comes under the LTC’s banner, we must ensure that stakeholders are kept well informed of workforce development strategies and training initiatives. A review has been undertaken investigating the possible causes of low level student enrolment
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