Understand how to cut through the compliance requirements for accreditation with ASQA and prepare a successful application

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an essential part of our VET system, yet one that causes students a great deal of stress, and seems to take trainers, assessors and managers out of their comfort zone.

If your RTO is deemed non-compliant after an ASQA audit, you have the opportunity (in most cases) to address the non-compliance and provide additional evidence: “Rectifications”.

In a learning environment that changes constantly, communication is a crucial skill set for trainers. Beyond presenting information and leading discussions, it is vital for a trainer to be highly skilled in all aspects of communication. 

We have identified an increasing trend of RTOs buying assessment tools from commercial providers, instead of developing these assessment resources in-house.

When an RTO engages a third party to deliver training and/or conduct assessments on its behalf, the RTO is ultimately responsible and must ensure the quality meets the required standards.

VET regulations will move towards a culture of self-assurance in 2021, as part of a wider VET reform.

Industry practices change at an incredibly rapid pace. RTOs must update their offer of training products to maintain industry relevance and meet their needs. Often RTOs will be required to add new courses to their scope of registration.

Under the Standards for RTOs 2015, training and assessment must be delivered only by trainers and assessors who can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided.