Internal Audits
A Systematic Approach to Compliance and Continuous Improvement Changes in the workplace are happening so quickly that they are significantly affecting our strategic planning and operations. There are changes in students’ expectations and needs, competencies required by industry, competitive conditions...
Transitions and Teach Out
Updated directions from ASQA The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has updated its general directions in relation to transition from superseded and deleted Training Package qualifications and units of competency, and expired accredited courses, as well as describing arrangements to...
Introduction of ‘National Vocational Education and Training (VET) Provider Collection’ From 2014
The Standing Council on Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment (SCOTESE) has agreed to arrangements for the introduction of mandatory ‘Total VET Activity’ data collection and reporting by all registered training organisations (RTOs) to commence from 2014. As a result, registered training organisations must...
Reconsideration of a decision by ASQA and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
If you are dissatisfied with a decision made by ASQA, you have a number of options: Consider the reasons for the decision, address the outstanding areas of non-compliance and submit a new application. Ask ASQA to reassess its position Ask...
Audit Process with ASQA
What is the audit process with ASQA? Planning the auditOnce ASQA conducts a risk assessment and determines an audit is required, the lead auditor will usually contact the provider to advise of the scheduled audit and set an audit date...
Javier Amaro Presentation to Community Colleges Australia
Our Director and Principal Consultant Javier Amaro made a presentation to Comunity Colleges Australia on Thursday 14th November 2013. The event included presentations from: The Hon. Adrian Piccoli MP, NSW Minister for Education ASQA’s Commisioner Diane Orr Phil Clarke, General...
ASQA’s audit
New and existing providers that are complying with the conditions and standards of registration can expect a lower level of regulatory intervention, while those posing a high risk of not complying can expect increased scrutiny from ASQA auditors ASQA identifies,...
ASQA’s risk assessment
ASQA’s Risk Assessment Framework When assessing applications for registration and monitoring the compliance of registered training organisations (RTOs), ASQA uses a risk assessment approach based on the Risk Assessment Framework as set out in the section 190 of the National...
Trainer’s Competencies Vs Trainer’s Capabilities
Engaging and managing competent trainers is a critical task for any RTO managers. To effectively recruit, engage and manage competent trainers the RTO must define a framework model including clear metrics that can support HR management. Often I ask training...
What are Articulation arrangements?
A Pathway between VET and High Education Our Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, offer learners the opportunity to participate in programs that will allow them to gain the skills and knowledge required to perform a particular job. This “job...