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Message from the CEO (1 Nov 2021)
Message from the CEO Welcome to the next edition of The VET Sector newsletter. This edition is jam-packed with useful information, informative articles, practical to-do suggestions, our professional experiences, and much more As always, we are inviting you to email us your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions for topics to be included in our next newsletters […]
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Advertise with us @ The VET Sector
The VET Sector is a digital magazine and newsletter that has been developed to promote and provide information about opportunities in the VET sector and increase awareness of changes affecting the industry. We hope that through our newsletter and e-magazine, we can provide the information that the vocational education and training sector needs and long […]
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The problem for users of Google’s dynamic keyword insertion ~ By Margaret Ryan (lawyer and trademarks attorney)
Is it a good idea to use someone else’s name as a Google keyword and Google headline? The Full Court of the Federal Court has recently said “no”. Google keywords on a website are normally not visible but they are used to attract consumers to the site when that keyword is typed into the Google […]
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Driving organisational change to adopt high-quality online training
Introducing online training into your business through the use of technology and tools can help you increase productivity, reach new potential customers, provide great flexibility, increase sales, and help create more effective and productive learning sessions. It is, however, time-consuming and laborious to get every employee on board in an organisation that has never offered […]
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New TAE 22B E-learning and E-assessment – Open for public review and feedback
The following training products are now available for public review and feedback: TAEDEL405 Plan, organise and deliver e-learning (unit of competency) TAEASS404 Conduct e-assessment of competence (unit of competency) TAESS00019 E-learning and E-assessment Skill Set You can download and access the materials through Draft-E-learning-and-E-assessment-Training-Products Click on the following link to provide your feedback to PWC […]
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Direct observations in online learning environments
In order to get an accurate picture of how a learner is performing, trainers and assessors should try to conduct personal observations or direct observations. The problem with doing this is that it can be difficult for trainers and assessors to observe students if they are not performing or demonstrating their skills in a traditional […]
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Effective feedback in both in-person and remote/virtual contexts
Feedback can be in-person, remote or virtual. We have to be careful with what kind of feedback we provide, especially in a remote/virtual context. This is because the learner does not have the same context for learning that they would have when it’s in-person. In-person/Traditional Instructional Setting In-person feedback is a very common practice in […]
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The importance of constructive feedback
Feedback is an essential part of the training and education industry. It helps to understand what you are doing right and what needs to be fixed. Without feedback, it would be hard to know how you are doing in your career or even if you are on the right track. Feedback is not only important […]
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The best possible ways to provide feedback to your learners with examples
There are five key principles of giving effective feedback: Respond quickly Give them context Provide examples where they are good at or need to improve Explain why you made the comment Give them an opportunity to respond Before you go ahead, you need to set benchmarking criteria to evaluate your learners. All of them should […]
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How to become a profitable training business? (Part 1) – An article by CAQA Skills and Edu Learning
The training industry is growing rapidly due to the growth in businesses requiring a skilled workforce. Training businesses are however operating in a highly competitive market where they have to keep up with the changing needs of their customers and need to make profits in order to survive and be sustainable. There are multiple ways […]
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The Top 10 VET Sector websites and resources – you must know!
There are numerous resources available on the internet that you can use to make your life easier. Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, and Amazon are just a few of the websites that receive a lot of traffic. These websites make it simple to browse the internet and offer all of the information you require right at your […]
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Why a collaborative regulatory body is important for the training and education industry
Training and education have always been an industry that is surrounded by regulations, rules, and policies. The regulatory body provides a foundation for the training and education industry. Collaboration is vital for success and it is important that the regulatory body has a collaborative and transparent approach in order to improve governance and accountability. A […]
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ASQA’s Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2021-22
The Regulatory Risk Priorities for 2021-22, has been published by ASQA. It outlines the regulatory risk priorities for the coming year. These priorities are revised on a regular basis to ensure that they remain current with concerns facing the industry. ASQA expressed their gratitude to all of the providers and partners who took part in […]
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ASQA Annual Report 2020-21 now available
The Australian Skills and Quality Authority’s Annual Report for the 2020–21 financial year has been tabled in the Australian Parliament. A record of ASQA’s activities and performance for the preceding financial year is contained inside this report, which is available online. The Australian Government continues to provide nationally consistent, risk-based regulation of vocational education and […]
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The benefits of effective communication systems, practices and processes
Communication is the key to building successful relationships and human connections. It’s also the key to success in any professional field. Effective communication is essential to the success of any training or education program. Effective communication is not easy, it requires effort and time. Effective communication systems in any training and education business will ensure […]
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CAQA FAQ Series – Industry consultation
What is industry consultation in the RTO context? It is a process in which the training representatives of a training organisation consult with representatives from the industry to determine whether they are using the most appropriate facilities, equipment, and resources for delivering the training, whether their trainers and assessors have the most up to date […]
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How to check the quality of assessment resources
Critical skills for checking the quality of your assessment resources. The purpose of the assessment tool The main purpose of an assessment tool, student assessment, or assessment pack is to ensure that trainers and assessors can effectively establish whether a learner is competent or not yet competent in a training product. There are three ways […]
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Fact Sheet: Validation of assessment resources
Compliance requirements and guidelines: This Fact Sheet has been developed and produced to assist Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in understanding the compliant validation practices as part of the learner resources to comply with a number of clauses of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. Clause 1.9 The RTO implements a plan for ongoing […]
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How to create a compliant and effective self-study guide
A self-study guide is a tool that can be used to help a learner extend their learning. It can be effective when learners begin to prepare for a summative assessment. The self-study guide can also be used by learners as a document for reflection of learning, identification of strengths and weaknesses, and to build on […]
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Should RTO consultants be regulated through a Government or professional body?
Training and education is a complex and vast subject. It is only prudent that we regulate this field to make sure that individuals who are part of it are providing advice and are doing what they claim they can do. Training and education consultants seem like a dime a dozen these days. However, with the […]
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