Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia: Navigating Unprecedented Changes
On 24th May, Federal, State, and Territory Skills Ministers met in Sydney to discuss Australia’s National Skills Plan and the VET Workforce Blueprint. The communique published from that meeting highlighted critical developments that require our attention. The National Skills Plan...
Enhancing Vocational Training: Mastering the Art of Clustering Units of Competency
In the dynamic world of vocational education, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are charged with crafting and executing training and assessment “journeys” that resonate with learners. This means devising robust training and assessment strategies (TAS) that are not only compliant but...
Navigating the AI Revolution: The Future of Vocational Education
Have you ever pondered the frequent assertion that “business as usual” is a concept of the past and that we have entered a “new normal”? In the upcoming 24 months, over half of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are expected to...
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 delivering and assessing a particular course. It helps the RTO to plan and manage training and assessment...
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...