Month: July 2022

17 Jul 22

Setting up KPIs for your training organisation

As a training organization, one of the most important things you can do is to set up KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to track your progress. Doing so will help you stay on track and ensure that you’re providing the best possible service to your clients. What are KPIs? Key performance indicators (KPIs) are a set […]
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17 Jul 22

Benefits of upskilling and reskilling

There is a lot of discussion about the role of vocational education and training (VET) in providing the skills that people need for the future. VET has an important role to play in providing the skills that people need for the future, but it is not the only source of these skills. There are many […]
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17 Jul 22

ASQA’s as a national training package assurance body

As part of the transition to the new arrangements, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) will soon replace the assurance function of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC). To ensure that students, employers, governments, and the community are confident in the integrity of national qualifications issued by the VET sector, the function will establish […]
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17 Jul 22

Reducing trauma and structural racism

Organisations that provide training and support to communities of colour can play a critical role in reducing trauma and structural racism. By ensuring that their staff are trained in trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices, these organisations can help to create more equitable and supportive environments for all. It’s no secret that the world of […]
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17 Jul 22

Preparing students for an increasingly interconnected world

This means teaching them not only the subject matter they will need to know in order to be successful in their chosen fields, but also the cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills they will need to work effectively with people from other countries and cultures. Let’s focus on some of the things a training organisation can […]
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17 Jul 22

Encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students

As a training organisation, it is important that we encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students. By doing so, we can help them develop the skills they need to succeed in their chosen field. There are a number of ways we can encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students. Firstly, we can define […]
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17 Jul 22

Annual performance reviews of your training organisation

Annual performance reviews are a key part of any training organisation’s quality improvement process. They provide an opportunity to review progress, identify areas for improvement and set goals for the coming year. Performance reviews can be used to assess an organisation’s effectiveness in delivering training, their customer service levels and the quality of their products […]
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17 Jul 22

Some potential challenges with “fee-free TAFE”

Challenges associated with “fee-free” training Recently, the vocational education and training (VET) sector have seen an increase in fee-free training. In this scenario, a government body pays the fees for training, so that students do not have to pay any fees or only pay minimal administration charges. Despite it sounding like a great idea, this […]
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17 Jul 22

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 compliant with relevant legislation and standards Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of students’ enrolment, attendance and progress Coordinating the delivery of training programs, and ensuring […]
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