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RTO Assessment – evidence from Independent study

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RTO Assessment includes the assessor being assured that the learner has the skills, knowledge and attributes as described in the module or unit of competency and associated assessment requirements. If substantial portions of the evidence submitted are gathered through independent study (e.g. assignments or projects) rather than direct observation, you could be jeopardising your Rules of evidence. Rules […]

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

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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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Cheers – to having RTO compliance for extension of scope

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Recently there has been a trend of people contacting us to assist with fixing their evidence they have submitted to extend scope, and found they are non-compliant. We have been called in, been able to see the evidence submitted from a subjective point of view and being able to guide the client towards compliance. Here

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Are We Creating Quality Assessment Tools For Our RTO?

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There are a number of steps we need to think about when reviewing our assessment tools. The tools you are reviewing can be purchased from a commercial provider, or developed by your internal gurus within the RTO. To assist you with the review of your tools I have developed a simple list of 9 points

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RTO Compliance Tip

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Verify that the person you are enrolling, training and assessing is the same person that will be issued with a qualification or statement of attainment. This can be particularly challenging if you deliver distance training, including through online methods, where there are more opportunities for learners to submit the work of others than there are in a ‘traditional’

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7 Things To Do In Your RTO This Spring

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Spring brings with it many forms of cleansing. Washing the house from door to door, clearing out hard rubbish, cleaning out files in the office…Well this is what Ia m up to! So with in mind I thought I would send you a few tips on areas to concentrate on within your RTO. Here are

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RTO Compliance Tip

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It’s never too late to start over. If you weren’t happy with yesterday, try something different today. Don’t stay stuck. Do better. The RTO is ultimately responsible for ensuring quality training and assessment within their organisation and scope of registration, regardless of any third party arrangements where training and/or assessment is delivered on their behalf

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Developing RTO Assessment Tools

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Your RTO Assessment tools are a collection of instruments that build up a picture of someone competence. The instruments are the individual pieces, the specific questions or activity used to assess competence by the assessment method selected. Different RTOs develop Assessment tools in their own way; some having all the questions and observable behaviours on

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RTO Compliance Tip

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While there is no prescription as to how trainers and assessors must maintain their currency in industry skills, it is the responsibility of your RTO to retain evidence that shows:• your trainers’ and assessors’ current industry skills and knowledge, and• that trainer and assessor knowledge directly relates to the training and/or assessment they are providing.

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