VET Qualifications Reform Survey – The world of VET is changing again including the units of competency
The world of vocational education and training is changing once more, and this includes the structure of units of competency. The Department of Education, Skills, and Employment is participating in consultations on the new structure, methods, and procedures connected to the vocational education and training sector over a period of 1.5 years as part of […]
Read MoreCAQA 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 […]
Read MoreOnline 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, […]
Read MoreHow to transition from classroom to online or distance training and assessment
Moving from face-to-face training and assessment to online or distance learning and assessment can be difficult, especially when you have already invested in facilities, equipment, and resources for face-to-face training and assessment. However, in order to survive and also to embrace new technologies, many training organisations have decided to move to an online or distance […]
Read MoreCheck if you have an authorised copy of the training and assessment resources
Training organisations should double-check that they have an authorised copy of the training and assessment resources from the publisher of the resource before using them for training purposes. In a number of audits, the regulatory body has requested proof of purchase because a number of stakeholders are aware that there are some offenders in the […]
Read MoreStaying on top of compliance
Introduction RTOs are required to comply with an increasing number of constantly changing regulations and reporting and there is a heavy price to pay if found non-compliant. With ASQA’s emphasis on RTOs self-management of ongoing compliance through systemic monitoring, what is the best way to stay on top of and adapt to the journey of […]
Read MoreMessage from the General Manager (3 September 2021)
Message from the General Manager There are many changes taking place around the world right now, and the VET sector is no exception to this. The changes include VET Qualifications Reforms, a new AQF Framework, new technologies and practices for online course delivery. Some of these changes are covered in this edition of our newsletter. […]
Read MoreVarious phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of the article, where we are discussing the different phases of the validation processes an RTO should be following to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and industry expectations. In the previous articles, we discussed the following regarding the validation of assessment resources: Explanation of assessment validation Typical benchmarks used during the […]
Read MoreGetting acquainted yourself with the VET
VET information at your fingertips NCVER’s VET Knowledge Bank is a key source of reference information about Australia’s VET system. Did you know the VET sector is the largest education sector in Australia? Like most countries, Australia’s VET system is complex and ever-changing. Getting to know VET aims to explain the system via a chart of the key components, […]
Read MoreMessage from the General Manager (22 August 2021)
Message from the General Manager If humans are capable of learning from their experiences, one thing that would stand out in this COVID era is that life will never be the same again, no matter how much we want things to return to the way they were. The education industry now requires better communication and […]
Read MoreThe VET Sector News II-August 2021
National Skills Week 2021: RETHINK your ideas National Skills Week, which is now in its eleventh year, will once again aim to bring to life the positive messages by exposing the talents, skills, career routes, and worth of apprentices and trainees across Australia to the general public and business community. For more information, Click here. […]
Read MoreAccording to a new report, businesses are increasing their investments in cybersecurity skills
According to new research from cybersecurity firm Sophos, internal IT departments and businesses are making investments in their staff’ cybersecurity skills and knowledge. According to a new analysis from Sophos, IT teams around the world faced unprecedented challenges in 2020 and 2021, with cybersecurity issues ranking at the top of the list – if not […]
Read MoreIntroducing Cyber Security BSBSS00094 and BSBSS00093 Skill Set Resources on Virtual Platform
We are excited to announce the complete set of resources for BSB Cyber Security skill set units. These resources are created in collaboration with eduLAB, provider of virtual platforms for education and CAQA Resources, a leading publisher of vocational education and training resources. CAQA Resources have been providing resources in the VET industry for over […]
Read MoreEducation standards and politics
We are all well aware that in any country, it is hard to separate politics from educational issues and standards. However, it is quite sad when politics begins to have an impact on education for a variety of negative reasons. Educational standards should be upheld at all times, but using education to score political goals, […]
Read MoreRPL Kits-Let’s discuss compliance with clauses 1.8 and 1.12
The legislative requirements The legislation is very clear regarding compliance in RPL kits and why you need to have RPL Kits for every unit of competency you are training and assessing. The legislative instrument includes the following clauses: Assessment 1.8. The RTO implements an assessment system that ensures that assessment (including recognition of prior learning): […]
Read MoreOnline learning is much more than access to training and assessment materials online
In spite of the fact that different nations are at different stages of COVID-19 infection rates, there are currently more than billions of learners in 186 countries who are affected by face-to-face classroom closures as a result of the epidemic. This is one of the reasons why we decided to create a few articles to […]
Read MoreScorm, HTML5 and m-learning? Need help?
Until recently the high degree of interactivity, immersive graphics, and fascinating animations of Adobe Flash made it one of the most popular authoring tools for eLearning courses. With fewer smartphones and tablets being able to support Flash, HTML5 and SCORM compliant files are quickly becoming the preferred formats and standards among eLearning professionals. SCORM compliant […]
Read MoreCelebrating the 12th anniversary of Career Calling
Can you believe Career Calling has been in operation for 12 years? This is a fantastic opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to making Career Calling what it is today. Here are a few words from our CEO, Sukh Sandhu, to commemorate the occasion: What began as a dream, has grown into Career Calling […]
Read MoreAssessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 2)
This is Part 2 continuing from the previous newsletter. As discussed in Part 1 of this article, there are a number of assessment-related issues that may affect your audit outcome. You should ensure your assessment resources, therefore, meet the following criteria: The context and conditions of assessment. For example, an assessment tool could be developed to cater […]
Read MoreVarious phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of the article, where we are discussing the different phases of the validation processes an RTO should be following to ensure you meet regulatory requirements and industry expectations. In the previous article, we discussed the following regarding the validation of assessment resources: Explanation of assessment validation Typical benchmarks used during the […]
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