Message from the CEO (23 March 2022)
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Message from the CEO (23 March 2022)

Message from the CEO We welcome you to our March edition of the VET sector magazine. In this edition, there are articles discussing the NCVER submission, CEO declaration of Compliance, transition planning and much more. We thank you for taking the time to read this publication and we hope it provides you with useful information. […]

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How to ensure your training organisation is compliant with government regulations
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

How to ensure your training organisation is compliant with government regulations

If you’re running a vocational education and training organisation in Australia, you need to ensure that your organisation is compliant with government regulations. This article will outline some of the regulations that you need to be aware of, and provide tips on how to ensure compliance. The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) The Australian Skills […]

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Australians are poorly prepared for the digital workplace
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Australians are poorly prepared for the digital workplace

The digital age is upon us and with it comes new opportunities and challenges in the workplace. However, a recent study by Global Digital Skills Index 2022 Digital Skills Index has found that Australians are unprepared for the digital workplace, lagging behind other countries in terms of their use of technology. According to the recently […]

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NCVER Submission – How to report AVETMISS data through NCVER tools
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

NCVER Submission – How to report AVETMISS data through NCVER tools

Our consultancy department has received a number of inquiries where registered training organisations asked us to provide an article on reporting AVETMISS data through NCVER tools. Here it is: Step 1: Visit the RTO Hub section provided by NCVER RTO Hub has all the reporting tools, support, information related to key details, and other important […]

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The CEO Declaration of Compliance
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

The CEO Declaration of Compliance

Have you ever stopped to wonder why, when you return to Australia, border officials ask you “Do you have anything to declare?” There are a few reasons for this. Australia imposes taxes on goods entering the country, and in order to protect those tariffs, we restrict the things that can be imported duty-free. Australia, like […]

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Transition planning and requirements
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Transition planning and requirements

The training packages are updated on a regular basis to ensure that they continue to meet industry and regulatory requirements. Training organisations are expected to perform a significant amount of maintenance work when there is a transition to a new package. The failure to manage transition planning can have negative consequences for your training organisation, […]

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Requirements to enrol learners in your courses
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Requirements to enrol learners in your courses

There are specific prerequisites that must be met prior to student enrolment or the beginning of training and assessment, whichever occurs first. In addition, the RTO should advise the prospective learner on the training product that will best meet his or her needs while taking into consideration the individual’s existing skills and competencies. So what […]

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Check the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) requirements of your learners
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Check the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) requirements of your learners

Assessing language, literacy and numeracy requirements before enrolling a student in a course is an important task for a training organisation. The best way to check the requirements is by using a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) tool. An LLN Assessment helps you determine the language, literacy and numeracy levels of learners that you would […]

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The relationship between the training organisation and the regulatory body
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

The relationship between the training organisation and the regulatory body

The relationship between the training organisation and the regulatory body is important for both organisations. The regulatory body acts according to set standards that the training organisation must meet, and the training organisation provides the quality training and assessment that must meet the regulatory requirements and best practices of the industry. This relationship should be […]

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What characteristics define a successful online learner?
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

What characteristics define a successful online learner?

Successful online learners have a few qualities in common with one another. They are self-motivated and disciplined, have solid time management abilities, have basic technical skills, and are effective communicators, among other characteristics. Self-motivated and disciplined Self-motivation is essential for achieving success in any effort, but it is particularly critical in online learning. Because online […]

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Importance of providing a good educational environment to online learners
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Importance of providing a good educational environment to online learners

It is important to provide a good educational environment for online learners for several reasons. Education should be provided in a way that is beneficial for all learners, both those who have no knowledge of anything at all and those who have a lot of knowledge about a specific topic. The educational environment should also […]

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What is the criteria that defines a successful trainer and assessor?
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

What is the criteria that defines a successful trainer and assessor?

A trainer is someone who has the skills to teach others and an assessor is someone who has the skills to assess the competency of someone. A good trainer and assessor have the ability to understand their student’s needs, provide relevant content and also help the students learn new skills in a short period of […]

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For Australia’s future, incorporating cyber security into our education system is “critical.”
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

For Australia’s future, incorporating cyber security into our education system is “critical.”

As Australia increasingly moves towards a digital economy, it is becoming more and more important for our young people to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to protect themselves and our nation from cyber threats. That’s why the Australian government is working hard to promote cyber security in our schools, vocational education and training […]

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In February 2022, international student arrivals in Australia reached a ‘super-strong’ level.
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

In February 2022, international student arrivals in Australia reached a ‘super-strong’ level.

According to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 28,030 international students arrived in Australia in January 2022, an increase from 27,670 students who arrived in the same month the previous year. At the beginning of February, the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke, stated that Australia is welcoming […]

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A new study indicates that 82 per cent seek gender and sexuality diversity subjects such as Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in education.
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

A new study indicates that 82 per cent seek gender and sexuality diversity subjects such as Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in education.

According to a new study released by Western Sydney University, 82 percent of Australian parents want gender and sexuality diversity discussed in the classroom. The study, conducted by Associate Professor Jacqueline Ullman and Associate Professor Tania Ferfolja from the School of Education, is the first of its kind in Australia to comprehensively survey parents on […]

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On the way to becoming a renewable superpower, Australia is confronted with a severe skills shortage.
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

On the way to becoming a renewable superpower, Australia is confronted with a severe skills shortage.

Danny Nielsen, the new Senior Vice President and Country Head of Vestas in Australia and New Zealand, has warned that the country is facing a skills shortage in the renewable energy sector, as the roll out of larger and more complex wind and solar projects accelerates in order to populate renewable energy zones and meet […]

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The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) has launched a free, expedited skills assessment framework for skilled migrants.
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE) has launched a free, expedited skills assessment framework for skilled migrants.

The Australian Government has identified skills shortages in the job market in some industries, which have been exacerbated by border closures as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, as a problem that requires immediate attention. The gravity of the situation has prompted the creation of one-of-a-kind and significant incentives that might aid around 9,500 onshore […]

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CAQA Labs – Virtual lab environment our experts are working on!
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

CAQA Labs – Virtual lab environment our experts are working on!

The benefits of a virtual lab for information technology and information system related subjects are many. First, the virtual lab provides a simulated environment that is very close to the actual environment where the students will be working after they graduate. In other words, a virtual lab allows students to experience what it is like […]

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CAQA Resources
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

CAQA Resources

This month’s new training and assessment resources: CPC10120 Certificate I in Construction CPC20220 Certificate II in Construction Pathways CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting & Decorating CPC31320 Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling CPC33020 Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) CPC40120 Certificate […]

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Edu Learning – Your door to professional development opportunities
24 March, 2022

Sukh Sandhu

Edu Learning – Your door to professional development opportunities

We would love to have you join our professional development retainer agreement services or individual professional development opportunities through Edu Learning. Our organisation works with the aim to help you grow your skills in a fun and interactive way. The benefits of joining our organisation are numerous, from getting tips from VET experts and industry […]

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