The Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Practitioner Scholarships Program seeks to assist in addressing skill shortages in the adult LLN field in Australia by increasing the number of qualified LLN practitioners, particularly in regional areas, with a scholarship of up to $5,250 to successful applicants to support them in undertaking approved study toward an adult […]
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Melbourne, 21 November 2012 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, This one-day national research forum will look at how completion rates are measured, how governments can set up structures to increase completion rates, for whom completion matters and how skill sets fit in. Providers will also share the strategies they use to impact on completion rates.
ASQA have recently produced a checklist for the consumer to view and be informed when they are making a decision about using a particular training provider. So why have ASQA chosen to produce this document? I suspect (only my belief) is they have had many calls from consumers asking about information and this fact sheet
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Today we have a wesbite link to information the I believe is worth looking into when doing your initial research. The NCVER annual publication provides a summary of training activity in apprenticeships and traineeships in Australia, including information on states, occupations, training rates, individual completion rates, and duration of training. For more information refer to http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2507.html
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Sometimes it is worthwhile reviewing what the experts have written, and how your RTO is expected to look. When you have a specific issue, it’s helpful to have a reference from someone, or a group of people, with special experience and expertise in dealing with problems or issues like the one you’re facing. This is why
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The Vocational educational training sector in Australia is complex and diverse. A guide called: “Did you know? A guide to Vocational educational training in Australia” has been published by NCVER to provide a snapshot of the industry. It provides basic information that could be relevant for your clients, or for you if considering starting an
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So often, when visiting RTOs for the first time, I ask about the RTO systems. I usually get a response along the lines of “Yes, we have all of that in place”. When I ask to see them a get a beautiful book or manual that looks brand new (straight off the printer) that was
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Recently I have spoken to a number of people who are going down the e-learning and blended learning path. This is music to my ears as I totally believe in a blended learning approach. The government also remains strongly supportive of this approach and has yet again approved funding for development. Funding of $11.5m has
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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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It is talked about at conferences, it is in the standards, but many people don’t; actually know what to do with it or how they can assist their learners. LLN is more than just maths and English learned at school ‑ language, literacy and numeracy skills are a part of the way we all communicate
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