Recently I came across a YouTube video that is very useful in understanding the impact of the AVETMISS requirements on your RTO. I have asked the publisher for permission to share with you all, as it is something that everyone needs to be aware of. Please find the video here It is developed by Scott Spence who has […]
Introduction to AVETMISS (making sense of the acronymn) Read More »
The Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Practitioner Scholarships Program seeks to assist in addressing skill shortages in the adult LLN field in Australia by increasing the number of qualified LLN practitioners, particularly in regional areas, with a scholarship of up to $5,250 to successful applicants to support them in undertaking approved study toward an adult
LLN Practitioner Scholarships Program Open Read More »
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank you for your terrific email correspondence that keeps us here at our RTO updated with current industry information. To us, as a Private RTO, these updates are essential for our lecturers and staff especially in the environment in which we work. As you would understand,
Michael – Vocational Trainer Read More »
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
Results from recent ASQA Audit Survey Read More »
As with any business decision, planning should always be the first step in developing your RTO. Starting and running an RTO, as in any other business is hard work. The more preparation you do before start-up, the better your chance of avoiding financial and personal heartache. This preparation is reported for your initial audit through
Business Planning for RTO initial application Read More »
Recent surveys in the VET sector showed that 100% of people surveyed were anxious about consultation. So does this mean that 100% of people are worried about talking to others. Or are 100% of people surveyed worried that they don’t have appropriate evidence when it comes to the audit. Either way, it is a frightening
Consultation in your RTO Read More »
This is the old ‘chicken and egg’ conundrum faced by the VET sector when you introduce something new. Firstly they need the correct Training and assessing qualification (currently TAE – preferably with the LLN unit). Then you need to be able to demonstrate that the trainer and assessor has the vocational qualification (or equivalence), current
Trainer and assessor qualifications for new qualifications to go on scope Read More »
Where is the VET needed? Well there are a number of areas, whoever Community services is definitely an area worth considering. It needs to be done well though and not just to make huge dollars. There are challenges in the care services, with increased staffing needs and increased training. There is and increasing demand; everyone
Vocational Education and Training – 2014 future business Read More »
An article taken from a recent e-news which I found interesting and so wanted to share: Wearable technology is emerging as one of the most exciting advancements in consumer electronics, and education looks set to benefit. Wearable technology is that which you can incorporate into things you wear – and while so-called e-textiles are exciting
Wearable technology is right on trend Read More »
An important article crossed my path today that I wanted to share. Language, literacy and numeracy skills in the Australian workplace are at a “disturbing” level, impacting workplace productivity, according to new research from the Australian Industry Group. An Ai Group survey of Australian employers found that 93% reported low level literacy and numeracy skills
Workplace productivity affected by low literacy and numeracy levels: Survey Read More »
