What is holding you back?
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Redefining Customer Experience with Mobile
2014 is considered by many analysts as the year of the revolution. Well, not the political kind but at least between the mobile device and desktop. It is the year that access to the internet via mobile devices will exceed the desktop. According to CommScore mobile will overtake the desktop in 2014: Smart mobile devices
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What are the alternatives to exams in vocational education?
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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RTO Continuous Improvement
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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Are we creating quality assessment tools for our RTO?
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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Meeting RTO Data Reporting Requirements
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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Draft revised RTO and VET Regulator Standards
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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AVETMISS reporting webinar
Learning outcomes Participants will gain a practical understanding of their reporting obligations including: What is AVETMISS reporting? What data do I need to collect? How do I find an AVETMISS compliant software system? How do I know if my data is AVETMISS compliant? When, how and who do I submit my data to? How can I
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Vocational Education and Training Advisory Board
The reforms happening in the VET sector has seen a recent announcement of the appointment of a five-member Vocational Education and Training Advisory Board that will provide feedback to the Government as it continues reforms to the sector. Whilst the details of the role the board will play are not yet announced the Ministers’ communication
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Work health and safety research sessions
News from safetyculture All WHS professionals, directors and other officer managers are invited to take part in a research study which includes a free information and training session on the draft Work Health and Safety Reporting Guidelines (2014). The sessions have been developed by the International Governance & Performance (IGAP) Research Centre at Macquarie University
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