How to create a compliant and effective session plan
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

How 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 […]

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Australian Government has approved the International student return pilot programme
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Australian 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 […]

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Different types of disruptions in training and education businesses: What are they and how can they impact You?
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Different 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 […]

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Validation Demystified – Part I
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Validation 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 […]

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Contextualisation – Why you must contextualise the training and assessment resources.
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Contextualisation – 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 […]

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New job opportunities!
4 October, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

New job opportunities!

JOIN THE RECRUITMENT REVOLUTION Operations Manager (Mullumbimby, NSW) Sales Representative (Surry Hills, NSW) Compliance Manager (Wollongong, NSW) RTO Senior Office Administrator (Morayfield, QLD) Barber Trainers (Chermside, Brisbane West, Ipswich, Toowoomba) CHC Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) BSB Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) FNS Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) ICT Trainers (Melbourne, VIC) View all jobs Looking for a new opportunity? Whether […]

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Course delivery using different delivery modes
19 September, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Course delivery using different delivery modes

What delivery modes can you use to deliver training? Face to face/ on campus/ classroom based delivery It is learning in a classroom environment with qualified trainers who guide the learners through high-quality learning and assessment activities. The trainer usually teaches all of the units of competency content to a small group of learners, with […]

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What are the specific programs selected for Skill First 2022 for new applicants?
11 September, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

What are the specific programs selected for Skill First 2022 for new applicants?

Skill First -2022 List of Specific Programs Do you know that one of the main eligibility criteria to apply for the 2022 Provider Selection Process is that your RTO must have delivered training (in the course that you seek to deliver under the contract) in one or more Programs of the 2022 List of Specific […]

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VET Qualifications Reform Survey – The world of VET is changing again including the units of competency
3 September, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

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 […]

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Education standards and politics
22 August, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Education 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, […]

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Scorm, HTML5 and m-learning? Need help?
22 August, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Scorm, 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 […]

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Celebrating the 12th anniversary of Career Calling
22 August, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Celebrating 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 […]

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The Covid-19 surge in Australia is threatening plans for student return
8 August, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

The Covid-19 surge in Australia is threatening plans for student return

The state government of New South Wales has placed on hold its proposal to allow international students to return home after the state government unveiled a trial plan for a limited-phased return of international students in June. As a result of the most recent lockdown, there has been a pause in the implementation of this […]

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Some ESOS courses are no longer required to be registered with CRICOS
8 August, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

Some ESOS courses are no longer required to be registered with CRICOS

It is now allowed for registered training providers to offer certain supplementary courses to international students without having those courses listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). The Education Services for Overseas Students (Exempt Courses) Instrument 2021, which exempts some supplementary courses from the ESOS Act, took effect on […]

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RTO Survey: Mandatory Work Requirements for Certificate III in Individual Support
8 August, 2021

Sukh Sandhu

RTO Survey: Mandatory Work Requirements for Certificate III in Individual Support

The Human Services Skills Organisation is conducting a survey about Mandatory Work Placement for students completing the Certificate III in Individual Support. RTOs delivering this qualification are encouraged to share their feedback to address their experiences in accessing the mandatory work placements. For more information, Click here.

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What happens when one of the electives in a qualification has been superseded?
30 November, 2020

Sukh Sandhu

What happens when one of the electives in a qualification has been superseded?

There is great confusion in the VET sector, especially now with all the changes that have been made to the BSB, ICT and HLTAID qualifications. We are constantly answering this question: If an elective has been superseded in a qualification, but the old unit is still listed as the elective, which one am I supposed […]

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Congratulations VOCEDplus for completing 30 years
18 September, 2019

Sukh Sandhu

Congratulations VOCEDplus for completing 30 years

Courtesy: VOCEDplus! It all started in 1989, with two print publications, Initiatives in Technical and Further Education and TAFE Projects in Progress. These articles were merged to become the Vocational Education and Training Research Database, a resource for the TAFE sector available through print and diskettes.      Over the past three decades, the database has undergone […]

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Career Calling International – Your Quality Provider
20 August, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

Career Calling International – Your Quality Provider

Quality Services Since client satisfaction is one of our priorities, we go to great lengths to implement practices that guarantee an efficient, fluid and friendly relationship, promoting a culture of service among our collaborators. Professional People We in Career Calling International work closely with the client throughout the project life-cycle to tailor our services to […]

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Punjab police bust another IELTS racket
20 August, 2018

Sukh Sandhu

Punjab police bust another IELTS racket

The special task force (STF) has busted another IELTS (International English Language Testing System) racket, arresting four persons for allegedly providing answer keys to candidates for Rs 30,000-Rs 40,000 each. The force received information that notorious gangster Manga has been involved with this racket from last few days.  He reportedly worked for the Davinder Bambiha […]

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