Quality circles are a form of informal review and are an excellent way to look at what is working and what isn’t workingwithin your RTO. Quality circles involve a brain storming activity that allows the members of the work circles to indentify, analyse, and recommend solutions to work-related problems. The problems are listed and then […]
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As you know from previous comments the NQC is no longer and they are now the NSSC. When the NQC was winding up they finalised some outstanding items. Among the significant decisions made at its final meeting on 29 June 2011 is that there will be an amendment to the ‘NQC Determination on AQTF trainer
Trainer and Assessor qualifications within your RTO. Read More »
It has been estimated that the wrong recruitment decision can cost you $60,000 PLUS the emotional activity that took place. You want to get the fit right for your RTO and you as a business owner. The first piece of advise I can offer is have a think about the role profile; what do they
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Recently I have been having discussions with clients regarding Professional Development….and it seems to be a recurring theme, so I thought I would write to you all about it. There is no simple answer on the best solution for RTOs and their PD activities as it veries between industries, states and the person who holds
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Why do we want to upgrade our skills and knowledge? I have just been chatting to a trainer and Assessor, who has a list of qualifications as long as his arm. He is however so proud to achieve the next one and carries a torch of his achievement. Good on him. He believes in updating
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All too often I come across RTOs that have neglected their formal staff meetings, or documented them just before a pending audit. It could be because of time restrictions, too busy or not really seeing the need for them. They are however an essential part of communicating the happenings of the RTO to all stakeholders
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How will the new model work health and safety (WHS) laws impact within your RTO?
A model WHS Act, model Regulations and model Codes of Practice are due out in Australia by 1 January 2012. Read more on the changes that may effect your RTO.
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Trainers must:
(i) hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment from the TAE10 Training and Education
Training Package; or
(ii) be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies; or
New Trainers requirements….which qualification? Read More »
If I had an older qualification and still wanted to stay within the training and assessing arena, I would upgrade to the TAE. There is no where stated that it is needed, but I would see it as an opportunity for my professional development.
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You may have realised by now that I am interested in the quality and professionalism of the vocational education and training (VET) community. That is why I write these blogs and undertake the work I do. Recently I found some research undertaken by Hugh Guthrie, NCVER in relation to the quality of trainers, assessors and RTO staff. It is interesting reading. A summary of his findings are…
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