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How to renew your RTO's registration – everything you need to know

April 13, 2021

Here’s a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about renewing your RTO’s registration with ASQA.

Building capability and quality in VET teaching

April 8, 2021

Satisfaction with VET overall relies strongly on satisfaction with teaching quality, which is continuously being improved by the sector. Here’s a breakdown of NCVER's key findings.

What are the impacts of Automation on the skills required in VET?

March 23, 2021

The effects and future effects of automation and Artificial Intelligence on VET will be highly impactful. With skill demand and supply changes, a stronger focus on digital skills and evolving education requirements, automation is a topic that needs to be discussed.

Improve your RTO’s Compliance with Learning Plans

March 19, 2021

Assessments tend to be an RTO’s biggest pitfall for ASQA audits, and training organisations are constantly trying to improve student engagement with learning content and online lessons. Learning Plans can be a game-changer for online assessment and lessons.

5 issues women face in VET and how we can Choose To Challenge them

March 15, 2021

We know that in VET, the number of women in leadership and management roles is quite high, but women still face everyday challenges that can get sidelined.

Why work-based learning is the future of VET

March 10, 2021

Ensuring learners become work-ready is something that the VET industry continuously tries to achieve and improve, and work-based learning (WBL) is one of the most direct ways to achieve this.

What are Learning Plans and how can they help your RTO?

March 5, 2021

Learning Plans can be highly beneficial for your training organisation to achieve high quality training and assessing.

Top 10 Features for your SMS & LMS

February 26, 2021

A good student management system (SMS), integrated with a learning management system (LMS) will have certain features that, once used to their full potential, many training organisations can’t live without. Here are 10 important features for your SMS and LMS.

Work-based learning vs. Classroom-based training

February 22, 2021

Work based learning is a highly attractive aspect of vocational education and training for learners, as it offers a learning experience that goes beyond the theoretical constraints of classroom-based training.

Lessons in education from Sir Ken Robinson

February 18, 2021

With his three TED Talks amassing over 90 million views, Robinson has strongly impacted the way people think about and approach education across the globe. We can learn a great deal from him for improving VET.

The 7 habits of a Highly Effective Training Organisation

February 12, 2021

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey is one of the highest selling business books in the world, and the advice it offers is simple, yet groundbreaking for many. Here’s how you can apply the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to your training organisation.

5 Tips for How to Optimise the Student Experience

February 10, 2021

The student experience is one of the most important aspects an RTO and its trainers need to consider. Here are 5 tips for how your RTO can optimise the student experience.

Technology to support Work Based Learning

February 4, 2021

There are many benefits to Work Based Learning, but also many challenges. To achieve a successful WBL program, training organisations need the right tools and technology to support their learners and maintain positive relationships with employers.

A quick guide on how to create competency-based assessment

January 27, 2021

If you’re a newbie to creating compliant and effective competency-based assessment, here’s a quick guide on how you can get started.

How to create the educational environment you want

January 22, 2021

Creating an engaging, positive and effective learning environment is important, but it can be challenging to achieve without the right tools. Here are some actionable ways to keep your learners intellectually active and engaged in an inspiring educational environment.

10 tips for accelerated growth for your RTO

January 19, 2021

2021 has been called the year of unlimited potential, growth and positivity moving out of 2020. To take advantage of the hype and take real steps to growth for your training organisation, take a look at these 10 tips for accelerated business growth (pun intended).

2020 - The Year Revisited

January 15, 2021

We have recently reflected on the year past and although some low points, there was much learning and therefore, some real highlights. Let us share some of our highlights for 2020.

Your safety and security in the cloud — 4 myths busted

January 11, 2021

With email, direct messages, and applications like Google Docs stored safely in the cloud, it’s a no-brainer for student management systems to be there too. We’ve cracked some common myths about the mysterious cloud.

The Top 5 VET Trends in 2021

January 7, 2021

2020 – the year of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the chaos that sparked from it. For the VET industry, it was the year of rapid transition to online training and learning. This new year is looking bright for the VET industry.

12 Days of Christmas Compliance

December 15, 2020

In the spirit of the Christmas season, we want you to sit back, relax and have a jolly time unpacking this journey to compliance.

2021 VET Funding - Everything You Need to Know

December 10, 2020

Become a 2021 VET funding expert with a clear breakdown of any skills packages and other Government investments on the horizon.

Stay Compliant Without Complaint

December 2, 2020

As we begin to head into the New Year, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Australia have one goal in mind: To ensure that they are compliant.

The Future of Training and Education

November 25, 2020

The accelerating change in learner and worker requirements has translated to a future of training that is looking more vibrant than ever.

Reporting Season – Revealing the Ugly Side of your RTO

November 18, 2020

We know AVETMISS reporting season isn’t necessarily the most relaxing time of the year, but we’re here to make it a lot easier to stay compliant.

How Your RTO Can Survive and Thrive in 2021

November 9, 2020

Here are some tips for how your RTO can not only survive, but thrive going into 2021 – the year of new opportunities and unlimited possibility.

Training Package Updates You Should Know About

November 2, 2020

Training package updates – it’s a love-hate relationship, but it’s a vital one you need to stay on top of.

Why your SMS should also be an LMS

October 19, 2020

Having both an SMS and an LMS creates an entire student journey, from enrolment to completion, that you should be able to conduct from anywhere.

Lessons from Ruth Bader-Ginsburg

October 5, 2020

With her inspiring passion and ambition throughout her life and career, here are some lessons we can all learn from The Notorious RBG.

Incorporating digital skills into VET delivery

September 21, 2020

We all know the VET sector is lacking when it comes to incorporating digital skills into teaching and learning. With COVID-19 forcing us all to embrace the world of online training and learning, it’s not hard to imagine a near future where digital skills are just as important as the foundation skills.

The challenges and opportunities for the future of VET

August 27, 2020

This year, NCVER’s ‘No Frills’ event was held online. The event highlighted how much Australia’s economy relies on the successful transition of workers from training to job.

The Importance of Taking Risks in Business

August 13, 2020

We often assign risk-taking to fearless entrepreneurs, and risk-takers are seen as daredevils. But we have forgotten the success that could come from taking a risk could be much more bountiful than if we are complacent.

What’s the Consensus on Online VET?

August 5, 2020

NCVER’s Vocational Voices podcast with Dr. Tabatha Griffin, Simon Walker and Steve Davis discusses if online VET is a good course of action.

The National VET Regulatory Amendment Act 2020 - All You Need to Know

June 30, 2020

The new National VET Regulatory Amendment has altered some of the compliance rules surrounding RTOs and the way ASQA deals with compliance.

The Future World of Assessment

June 26, 2020

The current way of assessing using paper and a ball-point pen in a standardised format is slowly eroding—and has been for years.

How this nursing student adapted to online learning during COVID-19

June 25, 2020

With any vocational education program, moving to online learning is a huge challenge. It’s even more challenging when a program relies on practical work for students to succeed.

A 5-Step Guide to becoming a VET Student Loans Provider

June 23, 2020

If you’re an RTO who doesn’t offer VSLs right now but want to, here’s a breakdown on how to become a VSL provider.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced an overhaul of the training and skills sector

May 27, 2020

Scomo wants to apply stricter rules on VET education federal funding.

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