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VET accredited course leads the way
There are two different kinds of training products delivered by registered training organisations (RTOs) within the VET industry: training packages and VET accredited courses. According to the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA): “A VET accredited course has been assessed by ASQA as compliant with the Standards for VET Accredited Courses 2012 and the Australian Qualifications […]
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VET Delivery to Secondary School Students
Vocational Training offers learners the chance to gain the required knowledge and skills to work effectively in the workplace and be part of the workforce. Vocational education and training (VET) provide this opportunity through industry-developed training packages or accredited courses while learners are still studying at school. These courses are usually delivered in years 10, […]
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VET & Higher Education –Two Pillars Of One Tertiary System
With the Australian Government’s recent and welcome focus on Vocational Education and Training (VET), some stakeholders have seen this as a pitch against the value of the higher education system. When the Prime Minister said “VET is as good as uni” he was simply saying what is self-evident, that for different people, for different employers […]
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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 […]
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Interview: Tamara Simon: Australia’s Only Dedicated RTO Business Coach from ‘Take Another Look’.
Here is a copy of our interview with Tamara Simon – Australia’s Only Dedicated RTO Business Coach. Bio Tamara Simon is the Australia’s Only Dedicated RTO Business Coach who knows the key to RTO success lies in your Business Strategy, People Performance and Systems Simplification. Tamara has taken countless RTO CEOs, RTO Managers and RTO […]
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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 […]
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ASQA’s Regulatory Strategy 2019–21
Highlights: The strategy identifies two target areas and five strategic initiatives Target area 1: Trainer and assessor capability, identified as a critical concern for the VET Sector in three consecutive years (2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018 -2020) Target area 2: VET in Schools Strategic Initiative 1: Recognising and supporting quality in the VET sector Strategic Initiative […]
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Interview: Troy Williams, Chief Executive Officer at the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA).
Here is a copy of our interview with Troy Williams, Chief Executive Officer at the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA). Troy, in a nutshell, what has been your experience of working in the training and education industry? It’s diverse. From the perspective of a provider, in the late 1990s I established a Registered Training […]
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The man who stood up for the vocational education and training sector – Mr Andrew Laming MP
We can see the after effects of MP Andrew Laming’s speech in parliament. Many people have started talking about the vocational education and training sector, and the processes and procedures of the current regulator. His video that we have shared last week has received over 9,300 views, 1600 likes and 5 dislikes.The video is available […]
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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 […]
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Experiences from the front line
We believe the purpose of a regulatory body is to promote and protect the education and training system. Australia has a world-class education and training system that other countries envy, but the real-life stories below also raise questions. RTO One’s Experience: This is a very common scenario in a number of stories we have received: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Third-Party Arrangements – What does this mean for your RTO?
ASQA has published an updated guide on third-party arrangements that will come into effect from 1 September 2019 for new third-party arrangements and 1 November 2019 for existing arrangements. If you have an existing third-party arrangement, you should have already received an email from ASQA with information about the new requirements and the transition period. […]
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How does an RTO protect itself in this current climate?
RTO’s need to be prepared to weather any storm. There are simple practices all RTO’s should be adhering to to ensure they are ready for whatever comes their way. As an RTO the first step is ensuring that you understand the applicable legislation, standards and what best practice looks like. For the VET sector these […]
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What should the vocational education and training regulatory system look like?
Our belief is that a regulatory system should be based on the following principles: Transparency: All audit reports should be made public on ASQA’s website. This will help establish a transparent vocational education and training system. Consistency: ASQA should only make decisions within the regulatory framework. There also needs to be a definition of what constitutes a […]
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The VET regulator Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) gone rogue
The national vocational education and training (VET) sector regulator Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), has been criticised by the Chair of the House of Representatives Employment, Education and Training Committee, Andrew Laming, LNP (QLD) Member for Bowman in a hard-hitting speech to parliament. According to the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the peak body […]
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Quality RTO Resources
List of Training Training Packages ICT – Information and Communications Technology The following resources are now available for purchase. The assessment and learner resources have been developed by subject matter experts from industry. All resources have been checked by external validators to ensure they comply with training package requirements and industry expectations. ICT10115 Certificate I […]
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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 […]
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Internal audits and why they are so important (Part 5 of 5)
In the first five parts of this series we discussed the following: What are internal audits? What are the benefits of conducting internal audits? What is an audit scope? What is usually included in an RTO internal audit? Who can be an internal auditor? Compliance costs and risks in terms of “risk management” The effective […]
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