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Can I sue ASQA for damages?
Published with written permission from the author. Reference: Zhouand, Z. (2019, April 09). Can I sue ASQA for damages? Retrieved April 09, 2019, from https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-i-sue-asqa-damages-zmarak-zhouand/ In the current environment, an increasing number of people feel that they and their Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) have suffered loss and damage due to what they believe are wrongful acts […]
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CAQA New Resources (11 Apr 2019)
New Information Technology resources The following resources are now available for purchase. The assessment and learner resources have been developed by subject matter experts from the industry. All resources have been checked by external validators to ensure they comply with training package requirements and industry expectations. ICT10115 Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and Technology […]
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Your trainer and assessor files (Part 2 of 5)
In the last newsletter (published in November 2018) we discussed the following: Legislative and regulatory requirements Requirements for all trainers and assessors Trainer CVs In part 2 of the series, we will discuss the vocational competency requirements. The quality of your training and assessment is dependent on the skills and knowledge of your trainers and […]
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Internal audits and why they are so important (Part 3 of 5)
In part 1 & 2 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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Different phases of assessment and learner validation processes (Part 4 of 4)
This is Part 4 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 […]
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Do I need to upgrade to TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment before 1 April 2019?
A number of questions trainers and assessors are at the moment asking if they need to upgrade to the latest TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment on or before 31 March 2019. You might find this article helpful if you also have questions regarding this matter. Q1: What are the legislative and regulatory requirements […]
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Internal audits and why they are important (Part 2 of 5)
In the first part 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? In this part, we will cover the following areas: Compliance costs and […]
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The VET Sector News – December 2019
Poorer and regional Australian students lag behind richer peers, report finds Poorer Australian students are 18 months behind their better-off peers at school, a report by Deloitte has found. And regional students were on average eight months behind at school. If academic results could be improved by 50% for poorer and Aboriginal students, the economy […]
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Why do you enjoy working in the VET Sector?
We asked this question to some of our RTO colleagues, to know what worked for them, how they are contributing positively to the VET sector, and we have captured their responses: Dr Bryan West is founder and manager of Fortress Learning, RTO. 31974. Fortress Learning has from its early days emphasised robust delivery of training […]
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Why keep in touch with what is happening in the VET sector
Information is power. The more you read, the more you understand the world around you. The VET world is evolving at a lightning speed and is changing the way we all used to do things. Continuous learning in the VET sector is a must. Why should you keep in touch with the VET updates Because […]
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Different phases of assessment and learner validation processes (Part 3 of 4)
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 […]
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Internal audits and why they are important (Part 1 of 5)
This is our first article in the series regarding “Internal audits”. Our main intention is to provide you with the required knowledge and skills, and equip you with the necessary resources to ensure you can audit your organisation against quality frameworks and standards effectively and efficiently. What are Internal audits? Internal audits are an […]
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Your trainer and assessor files (Part 1 of 5)
Compliance of your trainer records is a must for any Registered Training Organisation. If you do not know what you are looking for, you will always have difficulty finding it. The purpose of this article is to provide you with the required information and resources to ensure you can audit and review your trainer and […]
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Private training colleges face too much scrutiny, says ACPET
Excessive scrutiny of detailed regulatory issues by the national skills regulator is forcing private colleges into legalistic compliance, according to the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET). ACPET has called for a review of the quality standards for VET following the latest annual report of the Australian Skills Quality Authority. Independent RTOs were […]
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CAQA News (5 Nov 2018)
We are introducing a new section in CAQA News. This section will cover news and information regarding what is happening at CAQA/Career Calling headquarters. Information Technology resources The following resources are now available for purchase. The assessment and learner resources have been developed by subject matter experts from the industry. All resources have been checked […]
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Different phases of assessment and learner 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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Assessment issues that may impact 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 […]
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Getting to know 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, […]
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VET Industry News 10-Oct-2018
ASQA Welcomes Convictions for Dodgy Training Providers The national VET regulator has welcomed the conviction of four people who falsified documents. For more Information: visit this link. Updates to the BSB Training Package Updates to the BSB Training Package were released last week and Release 3.0 is now published on the national register of VET, training.gov.au (TGA). […]
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Contextualising assessment resources (Part 1)
Contextualisation of training packages, accredited curricula and learning resources can be achieved without compromising the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. Contextualisation is the addition of industry-specific information to tailor the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 to reflect the immediate operating context and thereby increase its relevance for the learner. Contextualisation is […]
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