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How to prepare for an audit with ASQA

Another training video from ASQA that provides information about ASQA’s approach to auditing, ASQA’s audit processes and how to prepare for an audit. All applicants for initial registration undergo an audit to confirm that the applicant is ready to provide nationally recognised training. This is a ‘site audit’, meaning the audit is conducted at the premises […]

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Moving forward with your RTO initial registration

I read somewhere recently that humans are inspirational goal seeking beings. The scientific research includes areas of mindset, expectancy theory, self-determination theory, explanatory style theory, self-esteem and self-efficacy and locus of control theories, just to name a few. I know for myself I certainly am. This got me thinking about how people set goals year

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Results from recent ASQA Audit Survey

Taken from the ASQA website:   The Australian Skills Quality Authority has released the results of the latest round of its site audit surveys. Training providers that had a site audit finalised between 1 June and 31 August 2013 were invited to participate in the survey. A total of 139 responses were received. The next round

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Changes for RTOs to become LTOs (Licensed Training Organisations)

As I posted recently the new framework has been developed and endorsed by SCOTESE. The title will be the Australian Vocational Qualification System ‘AVQS Quality Framework’. So what does mean to RTOs? Well firstly, Do Not Panic. There is a plan and a timetable.  Now that the standards have been endorsed the next few months

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Meeting the requirements as a Trainer and Assessor

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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Case study on Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) programme.

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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