The 2011 year in RTOs – changes in the VET sector

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As per my previous writings with the calendar winding rapidly down to the end of 2011, it’s a good opportunity to pause and reflect for a moment on what’s happened in the last 12 months and what is happening in the next 12 months. in the VET sector around Australia there have been many changes. «Read More»

Continuous improvement in your RTO – reviewing 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! May 2012 prove to be your best year yet. Speaking of best years, have you made plans for this new one?
Now is the time to review what happened last year and make plans and goals for the new one. Small businesses as well as RTOs are often so «Read More»

Marketing your RTO and social media

I read an interesting article today about the ownership of your LInkedIn, Facebook or twitter accounts when you leave an employer. In the cases mentioned in the article they were US based, however it is real and could happen here in Australia as well, so the principles are worth considering.
If social media is how «Read More»

3 Simple steps to become an RTO

F4 Solutions assists clients across the country to become an RTO and understand the compliance for ASQA or AQTF.
Merinda explains here …  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWGO8mLenzQ&feature=related 
 

What is happening around Australia with ASQA audits?

In my experience with ASQA audits the findings are that the ASQA auditors are tough and to the standards – you have to be able to demonstrate that you can and will continue to meet the requirements. You have to show that you are worthy of being an RTO – it isn’t a right, you «Read More»

New National body for early childhood education and care

RTOs who deliver to Early Childhood education will be pleased to hear there is a new National entitiy: ACECQA. It has been formed to oversee important changes to early childhood education and care and school age care in Australia. Education and care plays a vital role in the lives of Australian children and their families «Read More»

Regulatory body confirms aged care training top priority

Ensuring the quality of aged care training has been made a priority by the new national regulator of the vocational education and training sector, reports Natasha Egan From January, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) will scrutinise registered training organisations (RTOs) when they apply to register, renew or amend courses that include aged care qualifications. «Read More»

Why you should use a consultant to assist with your RTO

There is excitment at F4 Solutions as audits take place across the country. Our recent RTO Audits have come back with comments from the auditors saying how impressed they are with the systems in place.
To some the AQTF in various states and NVR standards may look complicated and time consuming. However when you look for support «Read More»

Training Packages at work

In June 2011 it was announced that Training Packages @ Work (TP@Work) was to publish its last newsletter, however due to the overwhelming support of VET bodies, government departments, industry skills councils, state and territory training authorities and other supporters, TP@Work has received funding to continue until July 2012.
Funding from the Department of Education, Employment «Read More»

Service Skills Australia Update

Service Skills Australia (SSA) is the national body responsible for the Retail Training Package which applies to Wholesaling. As Wholesaling comes under the LTC’s banner, we must ensure that stakeholders are kept well informed of workforce development strategies and training initiatives.
A review has been undertaken investigating the possible causes of low level student enrolment and «Read More»

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