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Recent Australian Education Reforms Will Affect CRICOS RTOs
July 26, 2024

How Australia’s Education Reforms Will Affect CRICOS RTOs

The Albanese government has proposed legislative amendments to the ESOS Act (Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000) via the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024. …

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July 15, 2024

Proposed amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000

As you’re no doubt already aware, there is currently a bill to parliament proposing amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students…

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March 28, 2024

Amendments to the NVETR Act – impact on the VET sector

Amendments to the NVETR Act were passed in both houses last week, and once Royal Assent has been granted (which will be…

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March 15, 2024

Should I buy an RTO or open one myself?

We often get asked the question, “Should I buy an RTO, or should I open one myself?” In the ever-evolving landscape of…

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February 9, 2024

What does the NVETR Bill mean for you and your RTO? An explanation from a legal mind.  

On 7 February 2024, National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (NVETR) legislative amendments were introduced into Parliament. This is part of the…

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November 29, 2023

Sally’s Thoughts: Why humans are needed to conduct quality reviews and why automated systems on their own don’t cut it

We recently had some feedback from a client who had made use of an automated tool to complete ‘external validation’. I wanted…

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October 20, 2023

Revising the Standards for RTOs

On October 16th, DEWR published the “Development of the Draft Revised Standards for RTOs Paper” as part of the broader reforms currently being undertaken…

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September 14, 2023

How to Start an RTO

Vocational education and training is one of Australia’s leading industries. With huge demand for skilled workers across the country, there is plenty…

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August 28, 2023

Introducing: New eLearning Packs at RTO Works

The VET industry has shifted dramatically over the past few years. Outside pressures made it harder to deliver effective training, but new…

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July 18, 2023

Introducing Our New Principal Consultant: Alison Lovell – The Compliance Wizard!

In the words of Stephen R Covey, “People are your most valuable asset. Only people can be made to appreciate in value.”…

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February 1, 2023

The New CHC Community Services Training Package Updates

On the 24th of November 2022, training.gov.au finally published the CHC Community Services training package update. The updated qualifications are replacements for…

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Virtual Internal Audits
June 27, 2022

Virtual internal audits a win for RTOs, consultants and sustainability

As with many businesses out there, during the pandemic, we reassessed how we did business. The impetus was COVID, but it unlocked…

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ASQA Update
May 31, 2022

Is the VET industry’s reliance on training packages aligned with the real-world needs of students?

The way we work and the world around us is changing rapidly, so it’s important that our training and assessment methods reflect…

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Hospitality Works
March 29, 2022

What you need to know about the new hospitality training package update

Training package updates are an unavoidable disruption in the world of VET.  With the hospitality training package now in the process of…

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March 10, 2022

Devastating effects of the flood

It’s been another unprecedented week with mass clean ups going on in Queensland and New South Wales after many parts have been ravaged by the floods. As…

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January 20, 2022

What RTOs need to consider when purchasing quality training resources

Designing and developing your own quality training and assessment resources has its advantages. However, it is time-consuming, costly, and requires a highly qualified and…

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December 16, 2021

Get up close and personal with RTO Works

Ups and downs of 2021…

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RTO Australia
November 16, 2021

Do RTOs really need RPL kits?

Setting up and operating an RTO in Australia by using compliant learning resources is an enormous and expensive undertaking. It’s made even…

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Compliance Consultants Australia
June 29, 2021

How can we reform Training Packages?

In my last article on social media, I spoke about the flaws in the VET Training Package system. I want to put forward ideas on how I think broader Training Package reform can be approached. …

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Training And Assessment
May 28, 2021

Our take on ASQA performance assessment (audit) updates

At RTO Works, our focus has always been on developing quality and affordable resources for VET providers, which are backed by our Compliance Promise. This belief in quality extends beyond our training and assessment material to our supplementary documentation….

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RTO Training Resources
April 30, 2021

What makes great training and assessment strategies and LLN kits?

At RTO Works, our focus has always been on developing quality and affordable resources for VET providers, which are backed by our Compliance Promise. This belief in quality extends beyond our training and assessment material to our supplementary documentation….

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March 25, 2021

Preparing for the return of international students and helping them succeed

While borders have been closed for over a year now and VET providers have been unable to host international students in that time, there is hope on the horizon. The global vaccine rollout is underway, there’s talk of travel bubbles and……

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February 23, 2021

How RTO Works builds a strong workplace culture

An organisation’s culture is an integral part of its identity. As the set of shared values and goals that each person in the business understands, respects and follows, your culture informs more than just how you interact internally……

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January 27, 2021

Meet Aubyn, Director of First Impressions at RTO Works

At RTO Works, every member of our team is more than just their role. None of us is a “manager”, “executive” or “assistant”. We have a vision of transforming the VET sector for the better. Our team approaches every day with the beli……

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Sally
December 18, 2020

The VET industry in 2020 and looking to 2021

It’s certainly been a rollercoaster of a year. I remember speaking to a client during an audit in early March, and I asked them if they were feeling the impact……

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December 11, 2020

Automotive qualifications are coming soon

For those with a passion for cars, bikes and trucks, a career in the electrical, mechanical and servicing area of the automotive industry is a dream come true……

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November 27, 2020

Developing resources for building and construction

Delivering training in building and construction can be challenging. It’s a highly technical and regulated industry that requires graduates with practical and diverse skills. Trainers and assessors need flexible…

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November 13, 2020

Meet our outstanding LMS partner: Strawberry Solutions

Operating a registered training organisation (RTO) involves more than just providing quality education. As a business, streamlining your processes and improving your learning and assessment delivery are……

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October 30, 2020

Release 6 of our IT qualifications – available now

Applying skills in information and communication technology towards practical business solutions is invaluable in today’s corporate environment. Even basic programming proficiency and the ability to……

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October 15, 2020

Why RTO Works Believes in Using Real Life Case Studies for Assessment

Allowing students to use business examples from their own lives – which are relevant and approved by a qualified assessor – can result in superior outcomes and encourage stronger critical thinking……

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Heidi RTO Works
September 25, 2020

Meet Heidi, the power publisher at RTO Works

In any learning and assessment resource provider, one of the most crucial roles involves preparing, producing and managing your resources. It’s important that you have a member of the team on-hand to assist the instructional designers with editing, proofing and……

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September 11, 2020

Teaching empathy in Community Services Works

When developing learning and assessment resources – particularly for the disability and aged care sector – it’s vital that students develop an empathetic understanding of the people they’ll work with each day. Our approach to learning material at RTO Works revol……

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Mehil
August 28, 2020

Meet Mehil, one of the faces behind RTO Works

If you’ve engaged RTO Works in the past, you’ll probably recognise Mehil’s name. He’s one of your main contact points with us – primarily as our Accounts Manager. What you may not know about Mehil is that his contribution to RTO Works and client results runs……

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August 13, 2020

Developing student assessment for creativity

Imagine that you’re a professional in the finance sector. Would it seem strange to you if I, as a client, asked you to solve my business’ money problems – but only in the way that I describe? It’s a situation that would never happen in the real world, but it’s one that VET stude……

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July 31, 2020

Meet Brooke and see how she’s transforming RTO Works

Since joining the team, Brooke has led the way on the extensive rebrand of RTO Works, as well on developing the company’s new “Works” qualification categories and offerings. Her goal hasn’t just been about modernising the look and feel of RTO Works, it’s be……

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July 17, 2020

RTO Works is helping Zeoform™ develop a new course

Did you know that, according to National Geographic, approximately 18 billion pounds of plastic waste finds its way into the ocean each year from around the world. On average, Australians alone use 130 kg of plastic per person each year, with much of that going un-recy……

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July 8, 2020

New update on the BSB Business Services Training Package

As most in the VET industry would be aware, PwC’s Skills for Australia has recently released Version 7 of the BSB Business Services Training Package. You can find their final draft for submission to the AISC here. PwC has significantly streamlined and updated this Training……

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July 2, 2020

Ageing Disability Support Qualifications

As part of RTO Works’ commitment to supplying consistent and high-quality resources for your VET provider, we’re excited to announce our next suite of brand new qualifications arriving soon! Community Services Works is focused on preparing your students to act as……

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Quality Management Training
June 28, 2020

Add our popular qualifications in Management (Learning) to your RTO

Businesses today place a greater emphasis on mentoring and development than those of yesterday. The ability to create and implement strategy and the skills to nurture a productive workplace culture are more valuable than ever for managers in any organisation……

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Documents
May 29, 2020

Introducing our new RTO Management System

Administering a Registered Training Organisation can be time consuming and daunting. From keeping up with compliance and financial reporting, to organising documents and managing resources – providing quality learning and assessment is only a part of what……

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May 19, 2020

Meet Sally and the new RTO Works

For any VET provider, trust is crucial – trust in the resources that you’re adding to your portfolio and trust that you’re getting the right advice from consultancy. As a recognised name in the industry, J&S Learningwork built that trust over 20 years by forging successful……

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Business-Works
April 28, 2020

What is ‘flipped learning’ and how can it work for RTOs?

The key to all learning is engagement. As many RTOs would know from first-hand experience, students who are not engaged with their learning material or with their classes receive poorer outcomes. Increasing participation and fostering a connection to……

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Cooking
April 17, 2020

Quality hospitality and cookery qualifications for RTOs now available!

Training providers asked, and we listened… RTO Works is excited to introduce our new suite called Hospitality Works! We’ve developed these qualifications off the back of considerable demand from RTOs for high quality commercial cookery and hospitality……

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November 25, 2019

In the midst of all of the news of reform

In the midst of all of the news of reform (https://www.miragenews.com/national-vocational-education-regulator-to-focus-on-training-excellence), I find myself reflecting on the fundamental reform that I believe is needed within Training Packages and would also address……

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Importance of study skills for VET learners

Importance of study skills for VET learners Following my recent article on Training Package reform and the link to regulation, I’d also like to share another insight from the ATHE curriculum I reviewed recently. The Level 4 Extended Diploma of Management includes a……

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