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Feature Article: Tips for evidencing that your RTO has engaged with industry
There is no specific method that RTO’s must use to record evidence of consultation with industry as advised by ASQA. When undertaking consultati...
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Feature Article: Tips for evidencing that your RTO has engaged with industry
There is no specific method that RTO’s must use to record evidence of consultation with industry as advised by ASQA. When undertaking consultation with employers and other stakeholders, RTOs must evidence that the training and assessment provided is industry-relevant and graduates skills and knowledge are able to be applied in the workplace. Some funding agreements …
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Feature Article: How to create an effective industry engagement plan
RTOs must engage with industry stakeholders relating to training and assessment strategies and practices as required in the SRTOs 2015 (1.5 & 1.6). The information you gather from your industry engagement activities should be documented and used to ensure that your delivery is industry relevant. If your RTO does not have a systematic approach in …
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Feature Article: Common non-compliances found in TAS’s and how to rectify them
Your RTOs training and assessment strategies (TAS) must reflect your actual delivery arrangements. The TAS is not just a document created for audit. It is the roadmap for all your academic planning related to the specified training product. The information detailed should be based on the data you have gathered to address learner and industry …
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Feature Article: Ultimate training and assessment strategy validation checklist
It is important for RTOs to ensure they maintain comprehensive records of reviews and appropriate version control of each TAS for self-assurance purposes. The outcomes of your reviews will inform you as to what improvements and changes you need to make for the next delivery instance. You should ensure you have a TAS in place …
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Feature Article: Ten essential components of a TAS template
Your training and assessment strategies (TAS) document critical information related to your RTO’s planning for the training and assessment you provide. It is vital that the TAS template you use is fit for purpose and designed to capture all of the key aspects of your delivery. Your TAS can comprise of multiple documents as suggested …
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