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Integration is the key to the future – TROY WILLIAMS Australia needs an integrated tertiary education system in which higher education plus vocational education and training operate as one but they retain their separate identities. The rationale is strong. Those entering the workforce today are likely to have three or four careers before they retire, […]
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Unpacking ASQA audit reports and files (Part 1)
Let’s look into what is actually going on in the audits and ASQA practices. We are referring here a number of examples from the audits conducted and the matters discussed in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal by the Australian Skills Quality Authority. 1. ASQA Auditor considering online documents on a Google drive as “Student Portal” and […]
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Conducting validation in your training organisation
What is validation? Explanation: Checking that the assessment tools, methods, judgement, evidence and processes to ensure that the training product meets: Principles of Assessment – i.e. valid, reliable, flexible and fair Rules of Evidence – i.e. valid, authentic, current and sufficient The judgment made by the trainer/assessor is benchmarked* with colleagues or industry experts There […]
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The VET Sector News – September 2019
ASQA’s Sample AQF documentation gets updated to meet the requirements of third-party arrangements The ASQA Fact Sheet Sample AQF documentation has been updated for a clarification in light of recent Third Party arrangements guidance. https://www.asqa.gov.au/news-publications/publications/fact-sheets/sample-aqf-documentation The fact sheet now states “Only the name of the issuing organisation (your RTO) can be included on testamurs/statements of […]
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No Regulation or Bad Regulation – has ASQA failed as a VET Regulator?
We are starting this article by quoting the now very famous speech of MP Laming in the Australian Parliament: I rise after a nationwide investigation into the performance of ASQA … This is not just a domestic issue; this is about brand Australia … This aggressive and adversarial conduct is an enormous concern”. The […]
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VET accredited course leads the way
There are two different kinds of training products delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs) within the VET industry: training packages and VET accredited courses. According to the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA): “A VET accredited course has been assessed by ASQA as compliant with the Standards for VET Accredited Courses 2012 and the Australian Qualifications […]
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VET Delivery to Secondary School Students
Vocational Training offers learners the chance to gain the required knowledge and skills to work effectively in the workplace and be part of the workforce. Vocational education and training (VET) provide this opportunity through industry-developed training packages or accredited courses while learners are still studying at school. These courses are usually delivered in years 10, […]
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VET & Higher Education –Two Pillars Of One Tertiary System
With the Australian Government’s recent and welcome focus on Vocational Education and Training (VET), some stakeholders have seen this as a pitch against the value of the higher education system. When the Prime Minister said “VET is as good as uni” he was simply saying what is self-evident, that for different people, for different employers […]
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Private registered training organisations vs Public providers
Please note: We have a number of TAFE and Government providers as our clients, and the reason for publishing this article is not to damage them or their reputation. All facts mentioned in this article are facts that have been established through reports. The main aim is to look into why the regulatory body is […]
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Interview: Tamara Simon: Australia’s Only Dedicated RTO Business Coach from ‘Take Another Look’.
Here is a copy of our interview with Tamara Simon – Australia’s Only Dedicated RTO Business Coach. Bio Tamara Simon is the Australia’s Only Dedicated RTO Business Coach who knows the key to RTO success lies in your Business Strategy, People Performance and Systems Simplification. Tamara has taken countless RTO CEOs, RTO Managers and RTO […]
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Australia has a tech explosion, but there is a lack of workers and facilities
Australian workers could make thousands of dollars more every year by leaving their current work and reskilling in the technology sector, a new study has disclosed. Australia will have an extra 100,000 technology jobs in five years time, as the digital sector ramps up its contribution to economic growth. But local IT graduates and skilled […]
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ASQA’s Regulatory Strategy 2019–21
Highlights: The strategy identifies two target areas and five strategic initiatives Target area 1: Trainer and assessor capability, identified as a critical concern for the VET Sector in three consecutive years (2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018 -2020) Target area 2: VET in Schools Strategic Initiative 1: Recognising and supporting quality in the VET sector Strategic Initiative […]
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Interview: Troy Williams, Chief Executive Officer at the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA).
Here is a copy of our interview with Troy Williams, Chief Executive Officer at the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). Troy, in a nutshell, what has been your experience of working in the training and education industry? It’s diverse. From the perspective of a provider, in the late 1990s I established a Registered Training […]
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The man who stood up for the vocational education and training sector – Mr Andrew Laming MP
We can see the after effects of MP Andrew Laming’s speech in parliament. Many people have started talking about the vocational education and training sector, and the processes and procedures of the current regulator. His video that we have shared last week has received over 9,300 views, 1600 likes and 5 dislikes.The video is available […]
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New projects under way
Training package and/or product consultation – August 2019 Automotive PWC Skills for Australia invite you to complete their online survey for the AUR Automotive training package and materials. Take the AUR survey First Aid SkillsIQ is leading a project to review of the current UoCs in the first aid training package to reflect industry best […]
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Experiences from the front line
We believe the purpose of a regulatory body is to promote and protect the education and training system. Australia has a world-class education and training system that other countries envy, but the real-life stories below also raise questions. RTO One’s Experience: This is a very common scenario in a number of stories we have received: […]
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INTERVIEW: Dianne Dayhew CEO, National Apprentice Employment Network
Dianne, in a nutshell, what has been your experience of working in the training and education industry? I have worked in training, education and employment since the mid-1990s. I have seen many ministers, governments and policies come and go, great initiatives start, gain traction, and disappear. One thing about vocational education and training is that […]
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ELICOS for the International Students (Part 3 of Part 3)
In the last newsletters we discussed the following: What is ELICOS and what it stands for Who ELICOS applies to? What is the definition of ELICOS? What is included in the ELICOS? What are the benefits of having ELICOS programs on scope Guidelines for regulatory authorities What are ELICOS providers and their types? The status […]
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Third-Party Arrangements – What does this mean for your RTO?
ASQA has published an updated guide on third-party arrangements that will come into effect from 1 September 2019 for new third-party arrangements and 1 November 2019 for existing arrangements. If you have an existing third-party arrangement, you should have already received an email from ASQA with information about the new requirements and the transition period. […]
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How does an RTO protect itself in this current climate?
RTO’s need to be prepared to weather any storm. There are simple practices all RTO’s should be adhering to to ensure they are ready for whatever comes their way. As an RTO the first step is ensuring that you understand the applicable legislation, standards and what best practice looks like. For the VET sector these […]
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