TAFE spat heats up as Govt asks private sector to lobby Labor
The State Government has sent a letter to all non-government training providers, urging them to lobby Labor Leader Peter Malinauskas over his party&rs...
Overhaul of skills and vocational education to focus on employability
The government is to publish its long-promised overhaul of skills and vocational education in England, which will give employers a direct role in desi...
International students appeal to Australian government for travel exemptions
Thousands of international students have signed a petition addressed to the House of Representatives calling for their exemption from Austra...
Review of Australia’s skills sector calls for subsidy
Australia’s skills sector will be critical to the nation’s economic recovery from COVID-19, but there are more warnings that major improve...
Vocational training needs reform: report
Australia’s vocational education and training system has copped a fresh round of criticism with more calls to overhaul its most confusing and un...
Australian government urged to try and recover student loans from the dead
Productivity Commission suggests vocational students should be charged minimum upfront fees to avoid perceptions of ‘free money’ Read more...
VET system needs to be better value for money, Productivity Commission finds
Governments have missed targets and stepped back from policy aspirations across Australia’s vocational education and training system, the Produc...
National skills agreement to be overhauled following Productivity Commission review
A new national skills agreement is needed to better hold governments to account while ensuring Australia’s Vocational Education and Training (VE...
Jobs on the Rise in 2021
This special report showcases the seismic shifts that have taken place as a result of COVID-19. Read more here: https://business.linkedin.com/tal...
Students can’t obtain ‘basic information’ about VET courses: Productivity Commission
Employers say workers need more skills to get good jobs, but Australia’s vocational education and training system is letting down students, acco...
Report finds 40% of apprentices are not completing training, and outlines national strategy for VET reform
A national strategy between the states is needed to fix the Vocational Education Training (VET) system, which has seen a steady decline in the uptake ...
Controversial proposal recommends new skills pathways outside apprenticeships
More trade qualifications should be delivered outside traditional four-year apprenticeships under a controversial Australian Productivity Commission p...
Feature Article: Six reasons why your funding agreements might be costing your RTO money
Funding bodies require RTO’s to enter into contractual arrangements if applications for funding or government subsidies are successful. How you manage these arrangements will impact on your RTO’s ability to realise the full contract value from these relationships. Contract compliance is a contract management strategy that focuses on adhering with terms and conditions within the …
Feature Article: Three key skills needed for effective management of RTO contracts
The role of contract staff within RTO’s is becoming more and more important as providers are increasingly relying on the domestic student market and government funding agreements to recover from the impact of COVID-19. The ability of your staff to administer such contracts is dependent on their contract management skills. Contract management skills are important …
Feature Article: Quick guide for developing a compliance program for RTO contracts and agreements
RTOs can save time, money and resources by implementing an effective contract compliance program. As a vendor by accepting a contract you have promised your client that you will perform so establishing a compliance program that ensures you meet expectations and get what you agreed to is critical. As your RTO grows you can also …
Feature Article: FAQ’s about trainer and assessor competency and currency
Trainers and assessors are dual professionals in the industry sector they deliver specific training products for and VET. ASQA have found high levels of non-compliance with Clauses 1.13 – 1.16 in particular from the SRTOs 2015. Here are some commonly asked questions about meeting the requirements of the relevant clauses and how to address these …
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Feature Article: Seven tips for managing RTO funding contracts effectively
Providers with funding contracts in place for subsidised courses have additional compliance obligations to be aware of so as to ensure risks are effectively mitigated. Contract compliance cannot be overlooked as the consequences can be dire for your RTO and impact adversely on you business. Here is some advice to help you understand the important …
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