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...
RTO Registration in NSW, Australia: Costs and Benefits
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) play a crucial role in the education and training landscape of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. They are responsible for delivering high-quality vocational education and training (VET) programs that equip individuals with the skills and knowledge...
Navigating Digital Challenges:
A Look at Dr. Denise Cox’s Guide on Digital Skills for Education & Training In the contemporary educational landscape of Australia, the ubiquitous nature of digital tools has rendered digital literacy a non-negotiable skill. Dr. Denise Cox’s comprehensive guide, “Digital...
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...