How do I conduct successful assessments? Such a common question that is asked in the VET sector. The scary fact is that for an RTO there are three things that must be in place for it to succeed in the long term. These are, firstly a great training product, secondly great marketing and thirdly accurate… READ MORE
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Raving Fans from your Training Courses
Let’s face it, as an RTO the biggest thing that we want to create is Raving Fans, that not just love our courses but also love the skills and knowledge that they acquire. One complaint can spread a bad word like wildfire, yet a raving fan can create significant new business for an RTO and… READ MORE
Where should I do my TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?
The ultimate guide to picking the Right RTO for you!” This article is here to help you make the fundamental decision that many struggle with- “Which RTO should I choose to do my Cert IV in Training & Assessment course with?” As a student everyone wants a course that is going to fit their… READ MORE
Our new Graduate Diploma – why we wrote it and the process of getting it accredited
In this article, we wanted to share with you the reasons why we wrote this course and a little bit about the journey we went on to get it accredited. After years of working as consultants, RTO owners, and auditors for regulatory bodies, our course development team, started talking amongst each other about the inadequacies… READ MORE
Upgrading to the new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
The new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment has been popular talk among those in the VET industry. We have had numerous enquiries from people looking to not only complete the new qualification, but mostly what their options are to upgrade from TAE40110 to TAE40116. To meet the new compliance requirements for trainers and assessors*,… READ MORE
5 practical tips for ensuring great assessment design
Getting assessment right is one of an RTO’s largest compliance challenges, judging by previous reports from ASQA which stated that a large percentage of RTOs audited were non-compliant for clause 1.8. This is also certainly evident when we go into help RTOs with their compliance or conduct an internal audit – we usually always find… READ MORE
Welcome to our TAE trainer, Sue Rickard
If you’ve enrolled in our new TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment you might have already met our trainer Sue. About Susan (Sue) Rickard Sue is an experienced adult educator, course designer, workplace trainer and assessor. For over 30 years, Sue’s devotion to learning and development and her passion for helping others, has assisted… READ MORE
The state of the Australian VET sector
Ongoing change is an inevitable part of our sector with the next cab on the rank being the review of the National VET Regulator (NVETR) Act 2011 (or will that be scrutiny of international education provision as per the recent release by ASQA of its regulatory strategy for 2017 – 2018…!). Submissions for the review… READ MORE
5 Reasons Almost Anyone Can Change Careers And Become A VET Trainer
Introduction: With more than 13 years experience in the VET sector I get a lot of feedback from students and RTOs about the benefits of making a career change into training. It’s always great to hear positive impact they have had on their own lives and the future of their students. Below are my top… READ MORE
Trainer PD made easy for RTO Managers
Ensuring Trainers and Assessors are receiving the right amount of high quality and relevant professional development is a common pain point for RTO Managers and Compliance Managers. As an industry it seems to be a battle we can never quite win but with the stakes so high, it’s certainly one we need to become better… READ MORE
