Trainer and Assessor mapping to units

The latest NSSC Communique are stipulating that trainers and assessors must be able to demonstrate vocational competencies to at least the level delivered and assessed. This is nothing new, but the point is definitely being driven home now. And…Goodness me this seems to be something that trainers are so reticent to do. So I totally […]

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Is it the RTOs responsibly to provide PD for trainer and assessors?

Is it really the RTOs responsibility to deliver PD sessions throughout the year for their trainers and encourage subscriptions to websites and newsletters? Well the answer again, as per normal, not black nor white. It can be, if it is written into the policies and procedures…. or …. it could be the Trainers / Assessors

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Using your Learning and Assessment Strategy and gaining industry consultation

As you know from previous posts your learning and assessment strategy provides a framework for your training and assessment of qualifications. Basically it says how you will structure the delivery and assessment arrangements. Learning and assessment strategies are the big picture while such documents as learning programs and session plans are the detail of this

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New National body for early childhood education and care

RTOs who deliver to Early Childhood education will be pleased to hear there is a new National entitiy: ACECQA. It has been formed to oversee important changes to early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia. Education and care plays a vital role in the lives of Australian children and their families

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Regulatory body confirms aged care training top priority

Ensuring the quality of aged care training has been made a priority by the new national regulator of the vocational education and training sector, reports Natasha Egan From January, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) will scrutinise registered training organisations (RTOs) when they apply to register, renew or amend courses that include aged care qualifications.

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