Writing your Training and Assessment Strategy – Part 1 of Part 5
1 December, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Writing your Training and Assessment Strategy – Part 1 of Part 5

A Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) is the approach of, and method adopted by, an RTO with respect to training and assessment designed to enable learners to meet the requirements of the training package or accredited course (Glossary, Standards for RTOs 2015). The Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) is a high-level view of a program […]

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How to complete a compliant Trainer Matrix – Part 1 of Part 5
1 December, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

How to complete a compliant Trainer Matrix – Part 1 of Part 5

We believe that representatives of the training organisations and trainers usually do not understand the importance of the correct and current trainer matrix available for audit. If you do not keep on top of compliance requirements, you may fall behind and you will not realise that your trainers can not actually train or assess the […]

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What happens when one of the electives in a qualification has been superseded?
30 November, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

What happens when one of the electives in a qualification has been superseded?

There is great confusion in the VET sector, especially now with all the changes that have been made to the BSB, ICT and HLTAID qualifications. We are constantly answering this question: If an elective has been superseded in a qualification, but the old unit is still listed as the elective, which one am I supposed […]

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‘Energising Tasmania’ agreement signed
12 May, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

‘Energising Tasmania’ agreement signed

The Australian and Tasmanian Governments have signed an agreement that will support thousands of Tasmanians through the delivery of fee-free training to develop a skilled workforce for the renewable energy and related sectors. The Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the $17 million Energising Tasmania project will equip […]

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Interview with The RTO Doctor’s Founding Director – Raelene Bartlett
12 May, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Interview with The RTO Doctor’s Founding Director – Raelene Bartlett

Raelene is the author of two best-selling books, CRICOS CPR: Top 5 Tips to Rescue Your RTO and Legal Decision-Making under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Cth): An investigation into merits review. As one of Australia’s leading sanction management specialists in VET and international education, she is well known for her […]

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Annual declaration on compliance
11 May, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Annual declaration on compliance

Are you confident that your RTO meets current compliance requirements with RTO standards? Or do you need help? All Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are required to submit an annual declaration on compliance with the RTO standards applicable to their organisation on or before 31st March 2018. The CEO Declaration The declaration is a legal […]

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We hear loud & clear message from business-VET sector is not meeting your workforce needs-PM Scott
9 May, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

We hear loud & clear message from business-VET sector is not meeting your workforce needs-PM Scott

Strong comments regarding the Australian VET system were made by Prime Minister Scott Morrison in his speech to the Business Council of Australia (BCA). “We hear loud and clear the message from the business – that our Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is not meeting your workforce needs. I’m not going to throw more […]

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Are you looking for a VET professional to join your team? Or perhaps you are looking for your next career opportunity?
20 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Are you looking for a VET professional to join your team? Or perhaps you are looking for your next career opportunity?

Specialising in recruitment Australia wide, Career Calling Jobs work with a large number of qualified and passionate candidates searching for the next challenge in their career within the VET sector. Our platform receives an extraordinary number of applications from candidates who are specifically seeking employment in the industry. We are currently working with professionals who […]

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I paid for it – why don’t I own it? – the copyright trap, article by Margaret Ryan, Lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney
20 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

I paid for it – why don’t I own it? – the copyright trap, article by Margaret Ryan, Lawyer and Trade Marks Attorney

If your business commissions a graphic artist to create a logo and brand collateral for the business, who owns the copyright in the artwork? Have you thought about this? It is important that businesses do think about this when commissioning third parties to create artistic works and literary works. These works can include: logos; artwork […]

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Understanding the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Bill 2019
20 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Understanding the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment Bill 2019

In 2017, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, the Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, commissioned a review of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (NVETR Act) and its associated legislative framework. The review was part of the Australian Government’s commitment to ensure the quality of the national vocational education and training […]

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The pillars of Quality Assurance – Part 1 of Part 3
20 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

The pillars of Quality Assurance – Part 1 of Part 3

Quality Assurance (QA) is a way of preventing mistakes and defects in manufactured products and avoiding problems when delivering products or services to customers; which ISO 9000 defines as “part of quality management focused on providing confidence that quality requirements will be fulfilled”. QA is, therefore, the process of quality planning plus quality control.   The […]

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The VET Sector News- February 2020
20 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

The VET Sector News- February 2020

Coronavirus travel ban sees Chinese students miss start of university, Australia’s tertiary education sector scrambling More than 100,000 Chinese students will not be able to start their university and TAFE classes in Australia because of the travel ban put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus. On Saturday, the Federal Government banned anyone arriving […]

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Coronavirus travel ban sees Chinese students miss start of university, Australia’s tertiary…
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Coronavirus travel ban sees Chinese students miss start of university, Australia’s tertiary…

https://www.vetsector.com/post/coronavirus-travel-ban-sees-chinese-students-miss-start-of-university-australia-s-tertiary

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SA Govt invests in vocational education and training
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

SA Govt invests in vocational education and training

https://www.vetsector.com/post/sa-govt-invests-in-vocational-education-and-training

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ACT has highest student participation and employment
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

ACT has highest student participation and employment

https://www.vetsector.com/post/act-has-highest-student-participation-and-employment

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Report on Government Services 2020
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Report on Government Services 2020

https://www.vetsector.com/post/report-on-government-services-2020

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Malaysian university seeks partner for short-term study abroad program in Australia
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Malaysian university seeks partner for short-term study abroad program in Australia

https://www.vetsector.com/post/malaysian-university-seeks-partner-for-short-term-study-abroad-program-in-australia

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Singapore’s first undergraduate health degree in speech and language therapy
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Singapore’s first undergraduate health degree in speech and language therapy

https://www.vetsector.com/post/singapore-s-first-undergraduate-health-degree-in-speech-and-language-therapy

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Vocational education and training
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Vocational education and training

https://www.vetsector.com/post/vocational-education-and-training

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Mitchell Institute releases new report and sounds VET funding alarm
18 February, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

Mitchell Institute releases new report and sounds VET funding alarm

https://www.vetsector.com/post/mitchell-institute-releases-new-report-and-sounds-vet-funding-alarm

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