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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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17 Jul 22

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, there are some important differences between the two approaches. Contextualisation refers to the process of adapting VET programs to the specific context in which they […]
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17 Jul 22

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 assessment, norm-directed assessment, criterion-directed assessment and subjective assessment. Each type of assessment has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the […]
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17 Jul 22

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 from the current standards, which focus mainly on compliance with government regulations. The new standards are designed to help RTOs create a more holistic approach […]
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17 Jul 22

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 — online learning and offline learning — and compare their effectiveness. Online learning is a type of distance learning that takes place over the internet. It’s […]
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17 Jul 22

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 been updated to include intelligence gathered by TEQSA staff. This globally accessible database includes 579 sites specifically targeting students at Australian higher education institutions. The […]
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17 Jul 22

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, which is an effective technique of informing and communicating with the VET industry. The community is provided with facts, insights, and noteworthy stories on the […]
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