Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): An Explanation RPL is essentially an assessment process. When an applicant applies for RPL, they are looking to receive credit for their relevant prior learning – formal, informal and non-formal. The RTO reviews the application and determines credit outcomes. RPL broadens access into formal learning. Credit Credit can be defined as a […]
National Skills Week 2016
National Skills Week is held to mobilise, inform and inspire Australians to seriously look at what VET has to offer in regard to obtaining skills that Industry needs. Vocational Education and Training (VET) is clearly one of the primary ways for students to access rewarding career pathways. Nationally accredited qualifications, issued by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) can […]
Choosing the right VET Training Provider
There has been a lot of negative publicity about the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector in the media recently. Newspapers and TV have carried stories of unscrupulous practices where Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) recruit students who don’t not have the academic skills required to pass the course they sign up for, and use ‘tick […]
Queensland VET Update
The QCAA regularly puts out updates on the VET sector. The latest VET Update Newsletter can be found at https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/downloads/senior/vet_update_0516.pdf Here is a summary: Regulatory Risk Framework In April this year, ASQA released a new Regulatory Risk Framework. It can be found at http://www.asqa.gov.au/verve/_resources/ASQA_Regulatory_Risk_Framework.pdf It is an attempt by ASQA to ensure VET sector quality […]
How to be a great RTO manager
5 Aspects of Leadership that Good RTO Managers Focus On Trying to be a good RTO manager is often a nightmare. Few jobs require the ability to juggle issues to the extent that you do – so much so, you probably feel like you should run off and join a circus. Below are some aspects of leadership […]
How to be a great trainer!
So, you are a trainer at an RTO and doing your best, but you want to be better. You are looking for new perspectives… Being a VET trainer carries with it great responsibility. You are not only responsible for yourself – coming to work on time, preparing lesson materials, keeping up-to-date with industry developments, just […]
Assessment Validation
Developing a System Assessment Validation is one of the most important aspects of any successful RTO. All RTOs need to ensure that the assessment system they have in place is working well. However, ASQA makes it clear that assessment is still the number one area that auditors will focus on when it comes to compliance […]
KPIs – Are they Effective?
I am not a big believer in KPIs. If you are lucky enough to work in an organisation that doesn’t require you to meet any, your should feel grateful and thank your lucky stars. Some organisations seem to think that measuring things is one of the mandatory aspects of a successful business. Employers have even been […]
For On-line Trainers – Delivering a Successful Webinar
There is a lot of material available that focuses on how trainers can effectively communicate with learners. However, there is very little on the subject matter of how to be an effective virtual trainer. This blog article – hopefully in a small way – will address this dearth of information. This is particularly important, given […]
New evidence requirements—April 2016
From April 2016, RTOs will be need to meet additional evidence requirements if they want to add TAE Training Package qualifications to scope. A list of TAE Training Package qualifications is as follows: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training FILE […]