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

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.

How to implement the Rules of Evidence in your RTO

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

How evidence matrices can help with currency and compliance

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 Black6 Labs is transforming education and training with Extended Reality

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.

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

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

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

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

How JB Hunter is leading the way with Extended Reality training

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Building capability and quality in VET teaching

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.

A quick guide on how to create competency-based assessment

Right now in VET, competency-based assessment is key for ensuring learners become work and industry-ready.

Telstra Business Women’s Award Winner Julie Verner-Mackay on how she’s stayed successful during 30 years in business

"Worrying, without action, is probably the most destructive force likely to affect our success."

How studying a vocational course helped this student take control over her life

"While I may not have control over everything that happens, I have the power to choose my path forward."