Another year in the VET sector and another year of change; there is certainly nothing that seems to stand still in our sector. As the end of the year approaches I am sure many people are wondering how 2015 will pan out for them, and for others in the sector. Well there are no predictions […]
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Years ago we had a training qualification that taught us to stand in front of a group. We spoke from the slides, transparencies or whatever notes we had in front of us. Whilst technology has shifted and moved along in leaps and bounds, trainers may not have. Often trainers have remained standing and talking in
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In all RTOs we are conscious of Safety and work with embedding safety systems into our RTO. We are no different to other businesses around Australia. It doesn’t matter if we train in areas that perhaps are not “high risk” we need to ensure safety of our staff, students, any visitors or contractors. Perhaps the lowest
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In the UK there has been a recent announcement that exams will be compulsory for all level 3 vocational qualifications. Whilst the British government is wanting “rigour” to ensure courses are of a high quality, the Australian government is facing similar situations. I would argue against an academic-style exam to measure non-academic skills, knowledge and competencies. In
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Continuous Improvement: The Cornerstone of RTO ExcellenceContinuous improvement (CI) is not just a buzzword—it’s the lifeblood of a thriving Registered Training Organisation (RTO). By weaving CI into the fabric of your organization’s self-assurance framework, you create a dynamic system that constantly evolves to meet the changing needs of students, industry, and regulatory requirements.Why CI Matters
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In the recent VET reform the Department of Industry has reviewed registered training organisation (RTO) vocational education and training (VET) data reporting requirements in conjunction with state and territory government departments responsible for VET and with the assistance of KPMG. The review’s report entitled Review of RTO VET Data Reporting Requirements found significant scope to streamline and
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The draft standards build on the work of the former National Skills Standards Council (NSSC), and incorporate a range of stakeholder views on that work, including issues raised during the broader VET reform consultation process undertaken in early 2014. These issues included some concerns about the relative costs and benefits of some of the changes
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Here is an interesting slant on the fall out of the uncapped fees for universities. This is great news to anyone in the VET sector, it doesn’t mean anything concrete will happen, however it is an argument being started, and that could increase the number of VET students; an awesome prospect for existing RTOs and
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ASQA’s Decision—initial registration ASQA decides if your organisation complies with the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework. If the application does not comply, you have 20 working days to provide additional or amended evidence to demonstrate compliance. ASQA analyses this additional evidence before approving or rejecting the application. If your application is approved If your
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When we think of leadership, thoughts of courage, resiliency, boldness and determination come to mind. We think of the person confidently in charge leading the team into success. What we often do not think of is having micro managers or delegation leaders. Micro managers are throughout workplaces, including RTOs. The problem they have is, they
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