Driving organisational change to adopt high-quality online training
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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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How to become a profitable training business? (Part 1) – An article by CAQA Skills and Edu Learning
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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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Why a collaborative regulatory body is important for the training and education industry
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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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How to create a compliant and effective self-study guide
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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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Update about Victoria’s International Student Arrivals Plan
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Update about Victoria’s International Student Arrivals Plan

International students will start returning to Victoria by the end of 2021 under the Victorian Government’s International Student Arrivals Plan, which has been endorsed by the Australian Government. The plan was developed in consultation with Victorian universities, and industry peak bodies from across the international education sector, including the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia, the […]

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Queensland has set a new national record for the number of women entering the construction industry.
1 November, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Queensland has set a new national record for the number of women entering the construction industry.

According to data released this week by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Queensland has achieved the highest-ever number of females enrolling in a construction trade apprenticeship of any state or territory in the country. Furthermore, according to the data, the overall number of female construction apprentices in the Sunshine State is larger […]

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Online learning – Understanding the learner experience continuum
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Online learning – Understanding the learner experience continuum

Online learning has become one of the most used forms of learning in the VET sector. It is a flexible and convenient way for people to learn new skills, knowledge, and information. Learning online is a process that many organisations are starting to take more seriously. They are trying to figure out how to best […]

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Synchronous and asynchronous learning environments
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Synchronous and asynchronous learning environments

Training organisations are getting more creative when it comes to how they help learners. They are working to find techniques, technologies and tools that can include both synchronous and asynchronous learning. The online learning experience has evolved over the years. The tools used in the past, like e-learning websites, have been replaced by newer technologies […]

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The Concept of Immersive Education
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

The Concept of Immersive Education

Immersive education is a form of online education where you create a virtual learning environment and immerse students in the content. It is also called “learning outside the box” because it helps students learn in different ways such as learning by doing, creating, experimenting and creating digital content. The concept of immersive education is about […]

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The features of high-quality online learning
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

The features of high-quality online learning

Online learning is continuing to gain popularity with people seeking to learn new skills and train in the comfort of their homes. With the rapid advancement in technology, it has become easier for students to learn online compared to traditional classrooms. The main features of high-quality online learning are convenience and flexibility. The courses can […]

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The authenticity of assessments in an online learning environment
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

The authenticity of assessments in an online learning environment

The authenticity of assessments is a term that is often used in the education sector. It is usually used to refer to how authentic or genuine a given assessment was. Although there are no clear-cut definitions for the authenticity of assessments, the following are two possible definitions: Authenticity means that a given assessment was created […]

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The simulated environment for online learning
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

The simulated environment for online learning

A simulated environment is an artificial representation of a real-world environment. Training organisations are increasingly turning to simulations for training purposes. The point of simulations is to provide learners with an environment that is as close as possible to the real-world experience. They simulate reality and give them the opportunity of practising what they learn. […]

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ASQA publishes scoping study on VET in schools
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

ASQA publishes scoping study on VET in schools

The scoping study on vocational education and training delivered to secondary school students was issued by the national regulating agency in order to protect the quality of VET delivery. It is ASQA’s role as national regulator for VET to work in partnership with training providers to guarantee compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations […]

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Edu Learning – Your door to professional development opportunities
14 October, 2021

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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The role of online education is evolving due to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

The role of online education is evolving due to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence, the role of online education is changing. AI-based tools can automatically generate and grade assignments, meaning that students no longer need to spend hours and hours on their essays and tests. AI has been a breakthrough in the education industry. It has the power to change the world of […]

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Google will train more than 40 million people in cloud computing skills.
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Google will train more than 40 million people in cloud computing skills.

Google has said that it will train more than 40 million individuals in Google Cloud skills as a result of the pandemic’s acceleration of digital transformation for organisations across a wide range of industries that are experiencing a skills shortage. As part of its efforts to reach this aim, the tech giant introduced Google Cloud […]

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In a recent ruling, the court ordered telecommunication firms to discontinue “assignment help” service.
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

In a recent ruling, the court ordered telecommunication firms to discontinue “assignment help” service.

It is the first time that an Australian higher education regulator has successfully obtained an injunction against a foreign essay mill, as part of the implementation of a 2020 rule that outlaws contract cheating services. In a recent court victory, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (Teqsa) managed to prohibit access to the website […]

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Update related to AQF Framework
14 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Update related to AQF Framework

We’d like to provide an update on the new AQF framework, currently under development. The Review of the Australian Qualifications Framework was completed at the end of 2019. AQF Review provided 21 recommendations aimed at ensuring that the AQF continues to serve its intended purpose now and in the years to come. Changes to the […]

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