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12 July, 2018
My Role as Your Trainer (Infographic)
Trainers don’t just train. They listen, they learn, they plan, they adapt, they help, they soothe, they challenge and they tolerate. Students expect all this, and often more besides. But, for a Trainer to be effective at training, they must be very clear about what is most important. Fortress Learning gave it some thought and came […]
6 years ago
7 August, 2018
Reasonable adjustment in summative assessments
The concept of ‘reasonable adjustment’ is important and must be considered. This means that the summative assessment process may be modified so that individual participants are not disadvantaged. For example, a learner with a disability, or with issues relating to language, literacy or numeracy may require some adjustment to the assessment process. In accordance with […]
6 years ago
27 August, 2018
Private students to be included in national student survey
For the first time, the National Centre for Vocational Education Research’s (NCVER), major survey of VET students will include fee-paying students at private colleges. Over coming weeks around 220,000 students will be asked about their recent training experience as part of the Student Outcomes Survey. NCVER Managing Director Dr Craig Fowler said that, to date, […]
6 years ago
27 August, 2018
The 2016-17 Skilled Occupations List (SOL)
2016-17 Skilled Occupations List (SOL) has been registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection. The review of the SOL was conducted by the Department of Education and Training. The SOL identifies occupations that would benefit from independent skilled migration for the purpose of meeting the medium […]
6 years ago
27 August, 2018
‘Unscrupulous training providers’ to be investigated
The Andrews Labor Government is upping the pressure on rogue training providers with a new investigations unit in the Department of Education and Training to put them under the microscope. Dodgy training courses in Victoria will soon be scrutinised by a new investigation led by a former Victorian Ombudsman investigator. The crack squad, headed by […]
6 years ago
11 September, 2018
Fake universities may have produced bogus lawyers and doctors in UK
More than 30 fake UK universities have been shut down in the past year as concern grows about students being mis-sold fraudulent degrees. The Law Society Gazette reports that 32 fake academic institutions were closed by the government over the past year; 25 of them claimed to be in the UK but were found to […]
6 years ago
11 September, 2018
India to be top study destination in two years
The Indian government has promised fee waivers to foreign students choosing India as their study destination as part of a campaign that has a commitment to welcome 1 million inbound students. Following the launch of the Study in India web portal on April 18, which will be a one stop solution for international students, the government has […]
6 years ago
4 July, 2019
Introducing Career Calling Jobs!
Recruitment in Vocational Education and Training Australia wide! Career Calling Jobs specialise in RTO Recruitment, assisting Registered Training Organisations to find the right staff for their business. We are dedicated to providing a quality service to both employers and candidates to ensure the outcome is a long lasting successful one. Benefits for employers: Advertising, […]
5 years ago
4 July, 2019
Student-centred principles for educational providers with overseas students
In this article, we are discussing the top 10 student-centred principles that every educational provider must implement for the welfare and support of International students. Educational provider must develop a thorough and well-planned risk management plan, framework according to The Australian and New Zealand Risk Management Standard AS/NZS 4360:2004 and regulatory standards and requirements. Quality […]
5 years ago
4 July, 2019
ELICOS for the International Students (Part 2 of Part 3)
In the last newsletter 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 […]
5 years ago
4 July, 2019
Your trainer and assessor files (Part 5 of 5)
In the last newsletter we discussed the following: The definition of a “trainer matrix” ASQA Guidelines on “trainer matrix” What must be included in a “trainer matrix” Who must complete the skills matrix in your RTO? The trainer file and checklist In part 5 of the series, we will discuss common errors and non-compliance identified […]
5 years ago
14 August, 2019
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 […]
5 years ago
15 August, 2019
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 […]
5 years ago
20 August, 2019
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 […]
5 years ago
10 September, 2019
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 […]
5 years ago
10 September, 2019
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 […]
5 years ago
18 September, 2019
New ESOS Regulations for CRICOS-registered providers
The Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2019 (ESOS Regulations) commence on 1 October 2019. They replace the current 2001 regulations. The ESOS Regulations commence on 1 October 2019. Registered providers must comply with the ESOS Regulations from 1 October 2019, including by giving information in the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS). […]
5 years ago
1 October, 2019
Communiqué for the COAG Skills Council Meeting (20 September 2019)
In the last COAG Skills Council Meeting in Melbourne on 20 September 2019 all federal, state and territory skills ministers unanimously agreed that the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), Australia’s national VET regulator, should “improve its engagement with the VET sector” and expand its role in helping to educate training providers. The inaugural meeting of […]
5 years ago
1 October, 2019
The major issues with current legislative and regulatory standards (Part 1)
We are starting a series of articles discussing what is broken or can be improved in the current legislative and regulatory standards. We will also talk about how there should be no room for ambiguity and a very clear understanding in terms of what is expected from the training organisations. Our first target is the […]
5 years ago
18 November, 2019
The Australian Government is investing $41.7 million to pilot Skills Organisations in human services care and digital technology (including cyber security) industries
The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business has published the following media release: The Australian Government is investing $41.7 million to pilot Skills Organisations in two key industries; human services care and digital technology (including cyber security). The Skills Organisations Pilots will drive innovative ‘end-to-end’ training solutions and enhance the role and leadership […]
5 years ago
4 December, 2019
2019 Australian Training Awards winners announced
The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for the VET sector recognising individuals, businesses and registered training organisations for their contribution to skilling Australia. On 21 November the awards were presented and the winners are: Lifetime Achievement Award — Wayne Collyer Wayne Collyer was Managing Director at Polytechnic West (now South Metropolitan TAFE) […]
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
These are the 15 most in-demand skills in Australia right now, according to LinkedIn
https://www.vetsector.com/post/these-are-the-15-most-in-demand-skills-in-australia-right-now-according-to-linkedin
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
Australian visas exploited by “criminal people smuggling syndicates”
https://www.vetsector.com/post/australian-visas-exploited-by-criminal-people-smuggling-syndicates
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
VET Student Loan Caps Lifted
https://www.vetsector.com/post/vet-student-loan-caps-lifted
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
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
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
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
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
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
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
Report on Government Services 2020
https://www.vetsector.com/post/report-on-government-services-2020
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
ACT has highest student participation and employment
https://www.vetsector.com/post/act-has-highest-student-participation-and-employment
5 years ago
18 February, 2020
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
5 years ago
12 May, 2020
‘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 […]
5 years ago
1 July, 2021
The role of trainer in a training organisation
Trainers don’t just train. They listen, they learn, they plan, they adapt, they help, they soothe, they challenge and they tolerate. Students expect all this, and often more besides. But, for a Trainer to be effective at training, they must be very clear about what is most important. Fortress Learning gave it some thought and came […]
3 years ago
14 July, 2021
How to make reasonable adjustment in summative assessments
The concept of ‘reasonable adjustment’ is important and must be considered. This means that the summative assessment process may be modified so that individual participants are not disadvantaged. For example, a learner with a disability, or with issues relating to language, literacy or numeracy may require some adjustment to the assessment process. In accordance with […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
We are looking for a Senior Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager to join our team at CAQA, Career Calling International.
We are seeking a Senior Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager to join our management team. To be successful in this position, you need to be well-versed in risk management principles, regulatory and legislative instruments and standards. You need to also be solutions-focused and provide evidence-based advice to organisations involved in training and assessment of students. […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Maintaining a healthy work-life balance
We are living in a world where work is no longer confined to the office. In the age of digitalisation, that is why work-life balance has been a hot topic. Whether you are working from home, the airport or the coffee shop, it is important to make sure that you are keeping your work-life balance […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Become stronger than your fears
You must have heard the saying that ‘fear is the mind-killer’. Just like how fear can stop you from making decisions, it can also stop you from achieving your dreams. Fear can paralyse us when we are in tough situations. But when we are able to overcome our fears, it can give us huge benefits. […]
3 years ago
14 October, 2021
Attract people, places and things perfect for your growth
People, places and things are all aspects of life that can help or harm your growth. It is, therefore, important to understand why and how you should attract people, places and things perfect for your personal and professional growth. If you don’t, you will not be able to make the right connections. You can make […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
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 […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
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 […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
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 […]
3 years ago
1 November, 2021
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 […]
3 years ago
31 January, 2022
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services
Over the past two decades, Online Media Solutions (OMS) has provided assistance to clients worldwide. OMS merged into the CAQA and Career Calling brands in 2013. Services offered by Online Media Solutions include: website design and development; website security; web hosting; domains marketplace; development of iOS and Android applications; software development; graphics design including logos, […]
3 years ago
31 January, 2022
CAQA Recruitment
Are you looking for staff? At CAQA Recruitment we help employers find talent for their organisation. We understand that hiring is a complex and sometimes costly process. However, it can be simplified and made easy on a budget by opting for our services. Our recruitment platform receives a huge number of interest from applicants who […]
3 years ago
31 January, 2022
CAQA Systems Services
CAQA Systems provides technology services and support, and works in partnership with its customers. We collaborate with innovative organisations and service providers, assisting them in maximising the efficiency and effectiveness of their technology investments. We specialise in network administration, software systems and development, hardware and software support, software system and development, cybersecurity, information technology-related issues […]
3 years ago
