Key Trends of 2024 Affecting RTOs
Making predictions about the future is always something of a hostage to fortune. However, several global and local trends look set to continue, and intensify, in 2024. Here are some of the most influential trends to expect this year: Technology...
Bridging the VET and HE Gap – A Look into Integrated Qualifications
In the world of education, boundaries and silos can often hinder progress and limit opportunities. Two such silos in Australia’s educational landscape are the vocational education and training (VET) sector and the higher education (HE) sector. These distinct entities have...
Developing Training and Assessment Strategies
Developing and using Training and Assessment Strategies A Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) is a crucial document that outlines the RTO’s approach to deliver and assess a particular course, and therefore, helps the RTO to plan and manage training and...
ASQA’s Guide on Working with Consultants
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has published a guide aimed at helping RTOs work effectively with consultants. Whether the RTO is recently registered and its management new to the sector, or the RTO has been in operations for years,...
The purpose of RTO self-assessment
Self-assessment and planning to improve quality are key elements and integral parts of the RTO’s compliance program. Benefits of self-assessment: Identifies and builds on the strengths of the RTO Identifies and addresses non-compliances and areas for improvement Results in a...
VET International Education: Albanese Government Takes Decisive Action
Introduction The Albanese Government has recently announced a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to strengthening the integrity of international education in Australia. In a media release issued by the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, along with the...
What does it cost to set up an RTO?
Every week people who are considering an RTO initial registration ask me this question. If we look the RTO registration as a project, it is critical to consider the project budget before making a commitment. If you decide to embark...
RTO Organisational Charts
Several aspects of a RTO’s performance are regulated through the Standards for RTOs; therefore, responsibilities and accountabilities over these areas must be established. Governance RTOs must establish an effective structure through which the RTO’s goals are achieved. This includes the...
Facilitating Learning Activities
The key to good facilitation in general is practice, practice, and more practice. When you turn your attention to facilitating specific kinds of learning activities, this advice is true as well, but, in addition, you must also plan, plan, and...
Implementing Skills Assessments in RTOs and Beyond
The Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector is about to enter a paradigm shift. As the dynamics of the modern learner and workplace continue to evolve, skills assessment can become a critical tool for RTOs to gauge their workforce’s capabilities,...