Meeting the Needs in These Historic Times
Just a few weeks ago Scott Morrison addressed the need for a post-COVID educated workforce and pressed the virtual re-set button for the VET sector. The same sector that according to the Productivity Commission, has failed two generations of Australians....
Blended Learning
Understanding which modality to use for what type of content or training is key to making the blend meaningful to the learner. When selecting an approach, you need to consider the content, the audience, and available resources, including technology. In...
Planning for a compliant 2016
In 2015, RTOs were challenged by an inadequate and volatile regulatory framework and a dysfunctional VET market and during 2016, they will continue to have an unprecedented effect. In Australia, more than 80% of the VET market is government funded,...
Ten Tips for Effective Virtual Delivery
Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) offers many benefits over face-to-face or traditional classroom delivery. However, it is important to understand that VILT differs from face-to-face facilitation in a number of ways. The use of technology alone creates a challenge for both...
Reflections about current rapid review of ASQA’s performance
On 30 October 2019 the Australian Government announced $18.1 million towards the reform of ASQA to support the fair, transparent and effective regulation of the VET sector, and high-quality student outcomes. The Department of Education, Skills and Employment announced a...
Risk Based Internal Auditing
A risk-based approach Successful organisations are those that have the ability to identify and manage risks, before those risks become destructive realities that impair the organisation’s reputation and its ability to operate. Risk-based internal auditing aims to deliver increased value...
Why focus on trainers and assessors’ capabilities?
For several years, I have been alerting colleagues and leaders of RTOs about the need for better and more relevant training and professional development opportunities for trainers and assessors. I must admit, my presentations in conferences, meetings and networking events...
RTOs using a third party: What do you need to know?
Under the Standards, RTOs can arrange with other organisations (third parties) to deliver training and assessment services, provide educational support services, or recruit students. All services delivered by a third party must be documented in a written agreement (Clause 2.3)....
Australian’s VET sector: Lost in Compliance
What is the real cost of VET red tape for our society? The value of vocational education and training (VET) is in its contribution to develop Human Capital, as a means of equipping people and society with the skills and competences...
Is Your RTO’s Business Model Compliant?
We have just received a new list (published on 2 January) showing 11 RTOs that have had their registration cancelled by ASQA. This means that during 2018 the regulator decided to either cancel registrations or apply sanctions to 367 RTOs,...