We are always in a constant state of change, even if you think something is robust, it still is vulnerable. Recently we moved to the country. This doesn’t affect the business and servicing clients, however it certainly was a huge change for everyone involved. Change causes all sorts of emotions to appear, and often shows […]
What structure do you have for your RTO? Read More »
A RTO internal audit is essential for any quality management system, and RTOs especially need to see they are every bit as important as external audits. One of the many reasons that internal audits are important is that they can assist in identifying potential problem areas in preparation for the external audit process. Best Practices
How do you know if your RTO is compliant? Read More »
The Validation of your assessment tools is an important aspect of your RTO operation. As RTO consultants we get out and about and are seeing many assessments and their judgements being validated. It is so pleasing to also see so many RTOs validating their assessment tools prior to using them. Once upon a time this
Validation of your assessment tools Read More »
How do you know your RTO is compliant? An internal audit can help guide you to understand the areas you are most at risk. Risk is very much the focus for all organisations nowadays and RTOs are not excluded. So how do you know if you are ticking all the right boxes and reducing your
When did you last conduct an Internal audit? Read More »
Training and Assessment Strategies The VET system has a huge impact on more than 1.2 million workers. This figure represents more than 13 per cent of the entire Australian workforce. As an RTO it is your RTO Training and Assessment Strategies that play a huge factor in assisting these people within the workforce. Whether your courses
Training and Assessment Strategies Read More »
RTO Business planning is an important aspect for all Registered Training Organisations. Surprisingly over the years I often see little of it being done. Business planning will guide a start-up operation of the RTO for the initial three years. It also enables you to demonstrate over the ensuing years how the RTO plans to manage itself
Business Planning – holding yourself accountable for your RTOs success Read More »
RTO assessment systems are incremental in your business. There should be a method in your madness when developing them. Start with the end, the outcome. Then as you develop them you include more to guide others. Consider the student, the length of the course and any other factors that need to be considered for your
RTO Assessment systems Read More »
Current evidence is important in determining if a learner is competent. When considering what is Current evidence you need to consider if it reflects current industry practice. In assessment, currency relates to the age of the evidence presented by a candidate to demonstrate that they are still competent. Competency requires demonstration of current performance, so
Current evidence for your assessment Read More »
On the 5th July 2017 The Standards for Registered Training Organisations were modified to update the specified qualifications required for trainers and assessors effective from 1 April 2019. This means you have just under 2 years to possibly upgrade your qualification (if you don’t meet the other criteria). I highly recommend you start planning this
Time to update your TAE qualification Read More »
Complaints are not the worst thing that can happen. Sometimes they can be considered as negative and unwelcome, and they can create stress and bad feeling. Complaints are also an opportunity to put things right and learn for the future too. It is the way you look at them that counts. You can choose to stress about the
Complaints are not the worst thing that can happen in your RTO. Read More »
