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Your guide to fees & funding for international training providers in 2022

December 2, 2021

Here’s a quick guide of the key funding information you should know about for international education providers in 2022.

Top 5 VET trends in 2022

November 26, 2021

The VET sector has gone through many challenges and changes in the past 12 months. We have no doubt 2022 will be a fresh start for many training providers and a year of accelerated growth for others.

Digitising work-based learning – how does it work?

November 23, 2021

Let’s be real – a paper-based system is neither efficient nor simple to manage for work-based learning.

The what and why of Australia's new VET Industry Engagement Reforms

November 16, 2021

Skills and training ministers have agreed the way industry engages with the VET system will be reviewed to ensure it’s delivering for both learners and employers.

ASQA's strategic review into online learning–Insights Paper 2

November 12, 2021

ASQA’s second paper on their strategic review into online learning examines the opportunities and challenges of online learning, and how training providers can support students undertaking online learning.

Understanding performance assessments – your RTO's guide to successful performance assessments with ASQA

November 8, 2021

Let’s break down each stage of a standard performance assessment by ASQA, and what that might look like for your RTO.

5 important training management system features for emergency services training

November 2, 2021

We’ve chosen five important SMS and LMS features that can help you provide consistently excellent emergency services training.

How to implement the Rules of Evidence in your RTO

October 26, 2021

Clause 1.8 in the Standards states the Rules of Evidence are Validity, Sufficiency, Authenticity and Currency. Let’s break them down.

Tackling employability with upskilling – CQU's Graduate Guarantee

October 22, 2021

CQUniversity, which ranks second for Australian universities for graduate full-time employability rates, is the first in Australia to offer a ‘Graduate Guarantee’ in order to support graduates to gain employment.

How training organisations can save time with workflow automation

October 19, 2021

Once set up, workflow automation can transform your whole way of working, giving your team more time to focus on the learner experience.

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. To achieve these outcomes, trainers and assessors need to be able to support learners and learner progression 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

Black6 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 training management system 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 training management 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 Learning Management System (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 a Learning Management System (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.

How to be a better RTO leader

May 11, 2021

Leading a team or project can be a challenge, especially when factoring in compliance, business growth, student management and so much more. Here's some simple yet highly effective things you can do to be a better leader in your training organisation.

ASQA's regulatory approach updates you should know

May 7, 2021

A clear breakdown of the key changes of ASQA’s new approach.

What is assessment mapping and how can it support your RTO?

April 30, 2021

Maintaining effective assessment mapping is an integral part of the assessment process for RTOs, and is key for staying compliant.

What is the most important industry skill in VET?

April 23, 2021

With the future and current workforce requiring exceptional adaptability skills, VET will need to offer more training opportunities covering these skills, including increased collaboration with industry.

Why your RTO should use a CRM

April 22, 2021

Many RTOs need to go above and beyond basic CRM functionalities, which is where integrating a world-class CRM such as HubSpot can help. A comprehensive CRM can help to store, manage and organise valuable customer data to build better relationships with leads and customers.

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