I received information recently of the release of a new DVD on scaffolding basics. I believe this to be of interest to many of my clients and wanted to share the link.
This Australian produced DVD gives an introduction to what is required to work safely when undertaking restricted height and basic level scaffolding work.
The DVD «Read More»
New resources – scaffolding basics
January 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The 2011 year in RTOs – changes in the VET sector
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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»
New fees for new RTO registration
July 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
ASQA’s fee schedule is now available on the ASQA website. All applications lodged with ASQA will be subject to ASQA application fees.
For an RTO wishing to register it is a minimum of $4000 of fees, depending on how many qualifications you propose putting on scope.
These fees do include the cost of the application, initial «Read More»
e-learning for RTOs
June 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Whilst managing training organisations I was very keen to use the latest in technology to assist in the learning process. The organisational demands of industry and shift workers also put pressure on training timeframes for the learning. E-learning started to play a key role as opposed to traditional ‘classroom’ methods. This didn’t mean everything «Read More»
Branding your RTO
January 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Branding is thought to have originated in Egypt some 5,000 years ago when slaves were branded with a crest or symbol by way of identification, much like cattle are branded today.
The Egyptians used hieroglyphics and not words. It told the story.
Here I have a short video on branding an RTO. Enjoy
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Why brand your RTO?
The «Read More»
Meeting AQTF standard 1.4 when setting up your RTO
November 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Trainer and Assessors competencies are a continual question I am asked when setting up RTO’s or doing compliance assignments with RTOs.
The AQTF states:
Element 1.4
The applicant has a defined strategy, procedures and measures to ensure training and assessment services are conducted by trainers and assessors who:
a) have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by «Read More»
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