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22 May 2022
Best selling resources of May month
Best selling resources of May month These are our top 10 best selling resources of this month: HLT54121 Diploma Of Nursing ICT40120 Certificate IV In Information Technology BSB40820 Certificate IV In Marketing...
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22 May 2022
The key stakeholders involved in the Australian vocational education and training sector
The key stakeholders involved in the Australian vocational education and training sector The education and training sector is vital to the success of any economy. It is responsible for providing the skills...
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22 May 2022
The importance of having word limits in the summative assessment resources
The importance of having word limits in the summative assessment resources One of the most important aspects of VET is summative assessment. Summative assessment resources play a vital role in ensuring that...
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22 May 2022
Quality Management Systems for Registered Training Organisations
Quality Management Systems for Registered Training Organisations Registered training organisations (RTOs) operate in a highly regulated environment. To be registered, RTOs must comply with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015....
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22 May 2022
Verification of trainer credentials
Verification of trainer credentials As an RTO business owner or manager, you understand the importance of having qualified and experienced staff. This is especially true when it comes to trainers, who play...
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22 May 2022
The value of volunteering: volunteering in education and productivity at work
The value of volunteering: volunteering in education and productivity at work The Education and Employers charity has been supporting people from the world of work to volunteer in schools and colleges since...
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22 May 2022
A draft model for self-assurance for training organisations
A draft model for self-assurance for training organisations ASQA has developed a draft model for self-assurance for training organisations. The purpose of this model is to provide a framework within which training...
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22 May 2022
What ongoing professional development is, and why it is important to your professional career
What ongoing professional development is, and why it is important to your professional career One of the most important things you can do for your professional career is to continue learning and...
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22 May 2022
The VET Sector News- May 2022
The VET Sector News- May 2022 Griffith TAFE is encouraging those seeking new jobs to get in touch about upcoming courses Griffith TAFE is encouraging those looking for new opportunities to come...
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22 May 2022
Why should you invest time doing an assessment of your training organisation?
Why should you invest time doing an assessment of your training organisation? Investing time in assessing your training organisation can be extremely beneficial. It can help you to identify areas that need...
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22 May 2022
Top 10 common AVETMISS issues and how to resolve them
Top 10 common AVETMISS issues and how to resolve them All RTOs must collect a range of data from their students and report all their delivery activity (known as Total VET activity)...
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22 May 2022
Training the key to skills shortage
Training the key to skills shortage THE automotive industry is facing the most serious skills shortage in its history, ravaged by diminished apprentice intake, COVID and business contraction. In its manifesto that...
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22 May 2022
Without foreign students and workers, retail sector calls for pensioners to fill staffing gaps
Without foreign students and workers, retail sector calls for pensioners to fill staffing gaps The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has called on new government policy to unlock pensioner participation in a sector...
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22 May 2022
Why Universities Should Prioritize Student Success in IT Decision-Making
Why Universities Should Prioritize Student Success in IT Decision-Making Students make up the backbone of every higher education institution. These inquisitive minds are the reason colleges and universities exist in the first...
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22 May 2022
Edu Learning - Your door to professional development opportunities
Edu Learning - Your door to professional development opportunities We would love to have you join our professional development retainer agreement services or individual professional development opportunities through Edu Learning. Our organisation...
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22 May 2022
How does technology in education based on the fourth industrial revolution differ from earlier approaches?
How does technology in education based on the fourth industrial revolution differ from earlier approaches? Was it ever brought to your attention that many of the working sectors or job titles upon...
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22 May 2022
How Chinese young people embrace vocational education
How Chinese young people embrace vocational education China has attached great importance to the development of vocational education in recent years. Find out how Chinese young people embrace skills training at vocational...
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29 Apr 2022
In what ways does copyright legislation apply to training organisations?
In what ways does copyright legislation apply to training organisations? Copyright law is a set of laws that protect the intellectual property rights of authors. It prohibits the copying, distribution, performance, and...
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29 Apr 2022
Inconsistent judgements by the auditors working with or for the regulatory body
Inconsistent judgements by the auditors working with or for the regulatory body Auditors are expected to use their judgement when conducting an audit. However, there can be inconsistencies in how different auditors...
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29 Apr 2022
Interview with Forensic Auditor and CEO of VETPrep Australia - Alex Schroder
Interview with Forensic Auditor and CEO of VETPrep Australia - Alex Schroder Alex is Australia's leading VET Compliance Specialist, Forensic Auditor, and the CEO of VETPrep Australia. With qualifications Law, Commerce, Marketing,...
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29 Apr 2022
Marketing practices and regulatory requirements under ASQA
Marketing practices and regulatory requirements under ASQA ASQA is the regulatory body for quality assurance in Australian vocational education and training (VET). ASQA is responsible for ensuring that all VET providers meet...
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29 Apr 2022
Issuing qualifications to your own trainers, assessors and staff members
Issuing qualifications to your own trainers, assessors and staff members Qualifications are important. They ensure that trainers and assessors are current and competent in their fields. They also help to put a...
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25 Apr 2022
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services
Online Media Solutions (OMS) Services Over the past two decades, Online Media Solutions (OMS) has provided assistance to clients worldwide. OMS merged into the CAQA and Career Calling brands in 2013. Services...
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25 Apr 2022
Strategic Review into First Aid units of competency in Western Australia
Strategic Review into First Aid units of competency in Western Australia The Training Accreditation Council’s risk management approach to regulation is to consider the risks to the quality of vocational education and...
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