ACPET National Monday Update 30 June 2014

Our new Quality Support Team initiative kicks off tomorrow

I could just have easily entitled this week’s article: ‘Quality, quality, quality’ – because following Minister Macfarlane’s key note address to the National Skills Summit last week and his release of new draft Standards for NVR RTOs, and the ASQA Process Review – it’s clear that changes are coming to VET regulation. This, combined with the changes the government is attempting to make to the way TEQSA operates as a regulator, and an upcoming review of the ESOS Act mean sensible regulation might just be on its way for the sector.

What do I mean by sensible regulation? Simple: for me it means less red tape for the good guys, assistance for well intentioned providers to help them overcome obstacles and achieve consistent compliance, and a big stick approach for proven poor performers…. Read more

ACCI-ACPET National Skills Summit provides an insightful day; Minister for Industry committed to VET

Co-hosted by ACPET and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), the National Skills Summit was held last Wednesday, 25 June 2014, at The Hotel Realm in Canberra. The Summit was filled to capacity with ove… Read more

ACPET’s LLN Capable project – working towards our VET sector show case: MRWED Training and Assessment

On 14 – 15 August, participants of ACPET’s current RTO LLN Capable project will be showcasing their LLN product, developed as part of this project. One of the participants is MRWED Training and Assessment, based in Caboolture Queensland, who have developed a pre course LLN assessment and are wor… Read more

ACPET’s LLN Capable project – working towards our VET sector show case: Cairns Business College

On 14 – 15 August, participants of ACPET’s current RTO LLN Capable project will be showcasing their LLN product, developed as part of this project. One of the participants is Cairns Business College, who have developed a pre-course numeracy indicator tool. Additionally, Cairns Business Colleg… Read more

Understanding risk and building a risk register

What risks really matter to a RTO? What do they look like? How bad could they really be? SNR/AQTF standards make it very clear that a RTO must have a systematic approach to its operation. Addressing risk is simply a fundamental component of a systematic approach. It is essential that manageme… Read more

Delivering win-win fee-for-service contracts

So you’ve got the contract – now you need to make it work and be profitable. Fee for Service Contracts are great for your RTO’s revenue. But to be profitable, you need to effectively manage the contract. What does this mean and how do you do it? Learn how to effectively manage th… Read more

Limited places available! RPL – getting it right

Are you using RPL as a means of engaging new students? Do you understand what makes up quality RPL processes? Are you sure your RPL tools and processes are compliant? Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process for giving students credit for skills, knowledge and experience gained throug… Read more

ACPET CATALOGUE 2015 – WILL YOU BE IN IT?

Since The ACPET Catalogue was launched in November last year traffic to the site has been increasing steadily, with over 4,000 visitors in the month of May alone. Statistics show that 63% of visitors are new users with 80% from Australia and the other 20% originating in India, USA, Pakistan, UK, Ph… Read more

ACPET’s Quality Help Desk: open for business from tomorrow. Call 1800 446695

From tomorrow, all 2014/15 ACPET members may access our newest service, the ACPET’s Quality Help Desk, by calling 1800 446695 during business hours. With two complementary hours available to each member, this service supports your compliance with VET, higher education, CRICOS and ELICOS matters… Read more