The administrative responsibilities of the trainers and assessors in a training organisation
Trainers or assessors in training organisations may have a variety of administrative duties. Some of these may be: Ensuring that all training and assessment materials are up to date and…
Contextualisation and customisation in the vocational education and training industry
Customisation and contextualisation are two important approaches to vocational education and training (VET). Both involve tailoring VET programs to the specific needs of individual learners or groups of learners. However,…
Summary of Contextualising teaching and learning – A guide for VET teachers
In this article, our team has prepared a summary of Contextualising teaching and learning - A guide for VET teachers. In this handbook, you will find practical, ready-to-use ways to…
Different assessment strategies and training organisations
There are many different assessment strategies that training organisations can use to evaluate their students' progress. Some of the most common types of assessment include formative assessment, summative assessment, continuous…
Training and assessment in vocational education and training by unqualified trainers and assessors
It has been a huge concern in vocational education and training (VET) in Australia that training products are being delivered by unqualified trainers and assessors. This means that the quality…
New Standards for Registered Training Organisations
In early 2023, new standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are expected to be released, which will emphasise self-assurance practices and organisational culture and practices. This is a significant change…
Which way of learning is most effective — online or offline?
There are many different ways to learn, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we'll take a look at two of the most popular methods —…
A database of cheating websites has been updated through intelligence sharing.
TEQSA shared updated on information on suspected academic cheating service websites with Australia’s higher education sector 24 June 2022. A database of 2,333 suspected commercial academic cheating service websites has…
An ASQA initiative called Pathways and Perspectives has been launched
The excellent initiatives that ASQA is taking to deliver information to the VET and RTO sectors are worthy of appreciation. They have recently begun a project called Pathways and Perspective,…
Why should you trust CAQA Resources as your RTO training resource provider
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), you need to ensure that the training resources you use are of the highest quality. CAQA Resources is an Australian provider of quality-assured training…