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Understanding assessment validation

October 15, 2021

Understanding assessment validation is important for many reasons, including for ensuring national consistency in the sector, but many providers find the terminology and processes confusing.

How Trainer Competency and Evidence Matrixes can help with currency and compliance

October 12, 2021

Well-maintained industry currency allows trainers to continuously improve and update their knowledge and skills. RTOs need an intuitive tool that can easily show how they’ve maintained the currency of their trainers’ industry skills and trainer/assessor competencies.

How to design and deliver online assessment to support learner progression

October 8, 2021

Creating and delivering online lessons and assessments can be rewarding and highly effective, and learners can gain high quality outcomes from completing them. Achieving these outcomes requires trainers and assessors to be able to support learners and learner progression through the online learning with a high quality Learning Management System (LMS).

How Learning Plans can help RTOs with complex delivery structures

October 5, 2021

Whether you’re delivering full qualifications, short courses or anything in between, Learning Plans can help make the delivery of online learning and assessment much easier.

How Black6 Labs is transforming education and training with Extended Reality

October 1, 2021

Black 6 Labs is the first in the world to have developed a virtual environment that supports learning and assessment, tracks competency outcomes, monitors and stores data, and integrates with learning management systems.

The NSW Government is investing in industry collaboration with VET

September 28, 2021

The NSW Government has announced they are investing $1 million to fund training for industry experts to pursue a career change as a TAFE NSW teacher.

How to use online enrolments and your CRM to engage prospective learners

September 21, 2021

Online enrolments paired with a CRM are some of the most powerful tools your training organisation can use to capture and engage new learners.

How to use different question types to create engaging online learning and assessment

September 17, 2021

A solid way of achieving high learner engagement online is through your LMS, which should be able to provide the ability to author online content, lessons and assessment with interactive question types.

ASQA's strategic review into online learning

September 13, 2021

ASQA recently published their first Insights paper as part of their Strategic Review of Online Learning in the VET sector.

5 important SMS+LMS features for training in mining

September 7, 2021

From conducting training underground, to risk management, operating machinery, first aid and more, training for mining requires technology that seamlessly fits with the learning and doesn't slow things down when in a work environment.

How Learning Plans can elevate your first aid course

September 2, 2021

Learning Plans are the ultimate superpower in a Learning Management System.

The Power of Questions for Managing Student Relationships

August 27, 2021

The power of effective questions ranges from being able to solve a mystery worthy of Sherlock Holmes to simply knowing how your students are feeling, and being able to act accordingly.

Benefits of an all-in-one system

August 25, 2021

A one system solution is like a Ferrari.

Rebranding VET in Australia

August 20, 2021

The VET system has so much capability to provide flexible, lucrative and prestigious career pathways with nationally recognised qualifications and short courses, and is truly at the forefront of transferable skills.

NCVER insights: the impact of COVID-19 on industry innovation, skills and the need for training

August 17, 2021

NCVER’s recent study into how COVID-19 has impacted industry in terms of innovation, skills and the need for training has uncovered some important insights about the way industry has used VET and other forms of training in response to the pandemic, and insights for the future.

CRICOS Cost Recovery Implementation Statement Draft (2022)

August 13, 2021

The Department of Education, Skills and Employment is seeking feedback on the Draft Cost Recovery Implementation Statement.

The 5 Coolest LMS Features

August 11, 2021

From engaging learners to making training easier, here are our top 5 coolest LMS features for your RTO.

Learnings from NCVER's 2021 Research Conference

August 6, 2021

We’ve recapped three insightful presentations from NCVER’s 30th national research conference. The theme this year was ‘past informing the future’, and each session focused on a different aspect of the complex nature of VET in Australia.

How JB Hunter is leading the way with Extended Reality training

August 3, 2021

We sat down with Shane Darwin, CEO of JBHXR and JB Hunter, to chat about his work in implementing Extended Reality into training. At JB Hunter, over 1000 learners have completed blended online and virtual reality assessments over the past year using JBHXR, the aXcelerate LMS and aXcelerate Assessment Engine.

Changes to the ESOS Act – Supplementary Courses

July 29, 2021

A new legislative instrument – the ESOS (Exempt Courses) Instrument 2021 – now exempts specific supplementary courses from the definition of ‘course’ under the ESOS Act.

What is the National Skills Reform?

July 23, 2021

VET has a very important role to play in providing high quality and relevant training for the emerging jobs of the future, which is why the Parties have agreed the VET system needs reform.

The complexity of VET in Australia

July 21, 2021

Australia has high expectations for VET’s ability to deliver skilled workers for industry. NCVER’s ‘No Frills’ paper, ‘Past Informing the Future’, discusses the competing purposes VET is expected to fulfil.

Why RTOs using an LMS have an advantage over those who don't

July 16, 2021

Most training organisations can benefit from having an LMS – including the ability to grow your business, to have better adaptability by having online training capabilities, and to meet learner expectations.

How have employers been using the VET system – and are they satisfied with VET?

July 14, 2021

The data collected from the 7007 interviews with Australian employers conducted by NCVER provides valuable insight into the relationship between VET and industry.

8 Key Tips to Leverage Your RTO’s Website

July 8, 2021

Websites are one of the most important things an RTO needs to get right, as it's the digital ‘storefront’ of the business.

The TAE Training Package isn't addressing the needs of the VET sector

July 5, 2021

The Education IRC has found core structural issues in the existing qualifications and units of competency of the TAE Training Package.

How to drive cultural organisational change to adopt high quality online training

July 1, 2021

Switching to online training with a Learning Management System, integrated with a Student Management System, doesn’t have to be a huge roadblock for RTOs. Here are some key steps for how you can drive cultural organisational change to adopt high quality online training.

Training of the future – How VR and AR is changing education and training

June 22, 2021

Virtual reality and augmented reality is here – and the pilots, firefighters, surgeons (and many more jobs) of today and tomorrow are using VR and AR to train and upskill.

Assessment validation for your RTO

June 16, 2021

Assessment validation is highly important for RTOs to complete, but many get it wrong and are surprised when auditing assessors come in and find a mountain of issues.

The importance of industry currency in VET

June 11, 2021

Industry currency is important so that learners can gain industry-relevant, valuable skills to become job and future ready – improving the RTO’s relationship with industry and the reputation of VET.

How students choose training providers and how you can get them to choose yours

June 7, 2021

There are so many factors and touchpoints that go into choosing a training provider, and this can feel overwhelming when trying to get people to choose your RTO over the rest. However, following simple yet effective steps and understanding the basics of what potential students are looking for can make the process simpler.

Why its crucial for your RTO to have online training capabilities

June 4, 2021

If you’re an RTO who has survived, and even thrived, during the pandemic, you’ll know the importance of moving your training online.

What should your RTO be posting on social media?

June 1, 2021

Did you know that in January 2021, almost 80% of Australians were actively using social media? This article will give you the foundational knowledge you need to set up your RTO’s social pages and start posting.

What is Australia doing to improve the standard of VET?

May 27, 2021

Since the 2019 Expert Review of Australia’s VET system, the need for change in VET has been pushed into the spotlight.

How to increase adult learning participation in VET

May 24, 2021

Many people find post-school learning opportunities confusing to navigate, especially when considering diverse learning needs.

What role does VET play in reducing youth unemployment in 2021?

May 20, 2021

With COVID-19 disrupting the global economy, youth have been particularly affected. Here's how vocational education and training will affect youth employability post-pandemic.

How to implement the 4 Principles of Assessment in your RTO

May 14, 2021

Clause 1.8 in the Standards states the four principles of assessment are Fairness, Flexibility, Validity and Reliability. Let’s break them down.

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