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08Aug, 2021

RTO Survey: Mandatory Work Requirements for Certificate III in Individual Support

By: PDWS
Categories: Education, News, RTO

The Human Services Skills Organisation is conducting a survey about Mandatory Work Placement for students completing the Certificate III in Individual Support. RTOs delivering this qualification are encouraged to share their feedback to address their experiences in accessing the mandatory work placements. For more information, Click here.

08Aug, 2021

COVID-19 and changes in the changes in the Financial Viability and Risk Assessment (FVRA)

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News, RTO

It poses significant challenges for RTOs to continue to provide high-quality training and ensure that students complete their courses during periods of lockdown and restrictions. The commercial prospects of many RTOs have been adversely harmed by the quarantine at home and travel restrictions implemented here and overseas. Under these circumstances,Read More

05Aug, 2021

Assessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 1)

By: PDWS
Categories: Audits, News, RTO

It is important to look into ASQAs 2017 report that shows: Around 72% of RTOs FAIL audit on Assessment Approximately 50% of those FAIL to be able to rectify their assessment tools on resubmission under the OLD audit mode According to the new audit model: There may be NO opportunityRead More

28Jul, 2021

Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 1)

By: PDWS
Categories: Audits, News, RTO

In this article, we will discuss different phases of validation processes that you should be following in your RTO to ensure you meet regulatory requirements and industry expectations. Validation of RTO assessment resources You must validate all your assessment resources to ensure they meet the principles of assessment, rules ofRead More

21Jul, 2021

Part 3- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News, RTO, VET Sector

In this third and final part of our “compliance and quality assurance,” articles, we are continuing to discuss compliance and quality assurance requirements, standards, expectations and the differences between them. How does quality assurance differ from compliance? It can be overwhelming trying to keep track of all your organisation’s complianceRead More

14Jul, 2021

How to make reasonable adjustment in summative assessments

By: PDWS
Categories: News, Others

The concept of ‘reasonable adjustment’ is important and must be considered. This means that the summative assessment process may be modified so that individual participants are not disadvantaged. For example, a learner with a disability, or with issues relating to language, literacy or numeracy may require some adjustment to theRead More

01Jul, 2021

The role of trainer in a training organisation

By: PDWS
Categories: News, Others

Trainers don’t just train. They listen, they learn, they plan, they adapt, they help, they soothe, they challenge and they tolerate. Students expect all this, and often more besides. But, for a Trainer to be effective at training, they must be very clear about what is most important. Fortress Learning gaveRead More

24Jun, 2021

Part 1- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News, RTO, VET Sector

When you plan to run a registered training organisation (RTO), you may find it difficult to know: the complete regulatory framework and environment your legal obligations and everything else required to run a successful, compliant Registered Training Organisation. Take compliance and quality assurance, for example, you may have heard aboutRead More

16Jun, 2021

Obligations of Registered Training Organizations in Terms of Reporting

By: PDWS
Categories: ASQA, News, RTO, VET Sector

Under the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, all RTOs are obliged to provide accurate and complete data. All ASQA-registered training organisations RTO must meet mandatory annual data submission requirements, including: Submitting the annual declaration on compliance to ASQA Submitting total VET activity (TVA) data, including the reporting of uniqueRead More

09Jun, 2021

Part 2- Contextualising of assessment resources

By: PDWS
Categories: News, RTO

Contextualisation of training packages, accredited curricula and learning resources can be achieved without compromising the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. Contextualisation is the addition of industry-specific information to tailor the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 to reflect the immediate operating context and thereby increase its relevanceRead More

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RTO Survey: Mandatory Work Requirements for Certificate III in Individual Support

COVID-19 and changes in the changes in the Financial Viability and Risk Assessment (FVRA)

Assessment issues that may have an impact on your RTO audit (Part 1)

Various phases of the assessment and validation processes (Part 1)

Part 3- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts

How to make reasonable adjustment in summative assessments

The role of trainer in a training organisation

Part 1- How compliance and quality assurance are two separate but intertwined concepts

Obligations of Registered Training Organizations in Terms of Reporting

Part 2- Contextualising of assessment resources

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