Rethinking Your Performance Management Training
Increase the impact by shifting the emphasis from process to people. Decades of research has shown that, when it comes to driving high performance in organizations, what matters most is open communication, candid feedback, and trust. It is the day-to-day...
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ASQA The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has updated its general directions in relation to transition from superseded and deleted Training Package qualifications and units of competency, and expired accredited courses, as well as describing arrangements to...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...
LLN Practitioner Scholarships
LLN Practitioner Scholarships-Now Open- 4th Round The Australian Government is providing scholarships of up to $5250 to individuals to undertake an approved adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) practitioner qualification through the LLN Practitioner Scholarship Program. The program is targeted...
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...
Are you planning for growth?
As companies mature, they often face declining growth as innovation gives way to inertia and registered training organisations (RTOs) are no the exception. In order to achieve consistent levels of growth throughout their lifetimes, RTOS must attend to existing businesses...