Students head to Canada as Australia’s borders remain shut
Australia’s privileged position as one of the most highly prized destinations for international students has tumbled as Canada, the United States and Britain race to grab greater market share, a new survey has shown. Australia’s share of demand from international students has declined from 16.8 per cent to 11.6 per cent over the past two […]
Read MoreChild Care subsidy changes to benefit 250,000 Australian families
A quarter of a million Australian families will be more than $2200 a year better off when additional childcare subsidies are introduced early next year. The additional subsidies for families with two or more children in care were due to start in July 2022, but the federal government has brought the start date forward to […]
Read MorePlan to bring thousands of nurses and doctors into ‘Fortress Australia’
Australia will allow 2000 overseas nurses and doctors to enter the country for work under a plan being finalised by the Commonwealth and states to ease a healthcare staffing crisis. With Melbourne and Sydney’s hospital beds jammed with COVID-19 patients and the health systems of other states also under strain, the reinforcements will be flown […]
Read MoreIDP Live transforms international landscape for next generation of students
IDP has recently launched its new student-centred app, IDP Live. IDP Live brings together a suite of tools, including a ground-breaking new service that fast-tracks students through to receiving an offer, prior to submitting their application – ensuring that students can find the right courses and institutions faster and more easily. For more information, please […]
Read MoreThe VET Sector News- October 2021
Australia’s five most powerful education leaders in 2021 AFR Magazine’s annual Power issue, out on Friday, October 1, includes lists of the key players across six industry sectors. Here the people topping teaching in a profound year for the sector. For more information, please visit here. New South Wales pilot plan ‘would expand and evolve’: […]
Read MoreThe journey from comfort zone to the growth zone
Going out of the comfort zone is not easy. It is difficult, challenging and it can be scary. But what if you knew that there was no way to grow without leaving the comfort zone? The journey from comfort zone to the growth zone can be a tough one. There are many uncertainties and insecurities […]
Read MoreHow to create a compliant and effective session plan
We are confident that you have heard the expression (and perhaps even used it yourself), “Failure to plan is planning to fail”. When it comes to the facilitation of efficient training, this is undoubtedly true. Consider the following scenario: you’ve just delivered a training session to a new group of students. Unfortunately, things didn’t turn […]
Read MoreAustralian Government has approved the International student return pilot programme
In a joint decision, the governments of Australia and New South Wales have authorised a second significant student return pilot, which will see up to 250 international students per fortnight returning to the state to continue their studies. According to current plans, the pilot will begin accepting students in December 2021 and will operate within […]
Read MoreMapping document of assessment resources – do you need one?
A question that has been asked over and over again is “do we need a mapping document”? We hope you will find this information relevant. A mapping document is a detailed blueprint, required for all assessment tasks. It is used by the trainer and assessor when they are mapping the assessment with training package requirements. […]
Read MoreFact Sheet: Transition and teach out
Compliance requirements and guidelines: This Fact Sheet has been developed and produced to assist Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in understanding the transition and teach out arrangements stated in Clauses 1.26 and 1.27 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. Clause 1.26 Subject to clause 1.27 and unless otherwise approved by the VET Regulator, […]
Read MoreCAQA FAQ Series – Validation and compliance requirements
What is the difference and commonality between Validation, Moderation and Pre-validation? Pre-Validation (verification) is the practice of validation that occurs before using the assessment tools. This validation happens after either development of the assessment tool or purchase from a resource provider. The objective of pre-validation (verification) is to ensure that the materials meet the requirements […]
Read MoreThe websites that will help you become much more productive and efficient.
The internet has a lot of resources that you can use to simplify your life. Websites like Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, and Amazon are among the most visited websites today. These sites make it easy to surf the web and all the information you need is at your fingertips. With the world becoming more and more […]
Read MoreDifferent types of disruptions in training and education businesses: What are they and how can they impact You?
In a world where disruption is happening at a lightning speed, the question of how to thrive in this fast-paced environment is increasingly important. There are many who have been disrupted out of business and there are many more who would be disrupted in the near future. Disruption occurs when someone or something does something […]
Read MoreQuality Learner Guides from CAQA Resources
What are Learner Guides? Learner Guides are an effective teaching tool, which allows learners to focus on their learning objectives. They are often given through online portals (learning management systems) or in-person training sessions and can include informative text, videos, quizzes, images and interactive activities. The need for a learner guide is to provide an […]
Read MoreValidation Demystified – Part I
Validation is arguably the central pillar of the VET practice and has a valued place in the education system. It is one of the few compliance requirements that influence and is accountable for more than a dozen standards within the Standards for RTO 2015. As such, validation is the much-studied, crammed and piloted concept of […]
Read MoreContextualisation – Why you must contextualise the training and assessment resources.
Understanding contextualisation Contextualising assessments and learner materials is one of the most thought-provoking tasks that RTOs face. Many RTOs are deemed non-compliant due to their contextualisation ‘methods’. What is contextualisation, what is the right way to do it, how is it done, why do RTOs conduct it incorrectly? Before explaining what is contextualisation, let’s first […]
Read MoreThe Australian Government supports eligible employers who hire an Australian Apprentice with a new Australian Apprenticeship Program
Boosting Apprenticeships Commencement (BAC) wage subsidy is a new wage subsidy announced by the federal government to assist apprentices and trainees who are eligible for the wage subsidy to complete their qualifications. The Completing Apprenticeship Commencements (CAC) scheme, worth $716 million, would give qualifying employers with a subsidy of up to 10 percent of an […]
Read MoreLive webinar with CAQA – Your questions and answer series – Trainers and assessors competency and compliance requirements
The CAQA Live webinar series will be a great opportunity to learn from the experts who have been in this field for a long time. What makes this event so special is that the CAQA team has personally selected the topics and speakers for this Webinar Series. They have also designed it to be specifically […]
Read MoreThe strategies for achieving personal and professional success.
There are many strategies to success you can use in your life. Some people are successful because they work hard. Other people are successful because they have a great opportunity that came their way. Some people are successful because they have the right connections, but most people are successful because they have good timing. These […]
Read MoreWhat to do if you think someone is infringing on your copyright? – Margaret Ryan (lawyer and trademarks attorney)
The short answer is to speak to a lawyer. But make sure that they are the right lawyer. Copyright law (or, more generally, intellectual property law) is a specialisation. The law is complex, and your lawyer needs to be familiar with it. A copyright lawyer will guide you through the process, but it typically involves: […]
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