Vocational Education and Training Blog
What You Need to Know to Become A VET Funding Courses Provider
VET funding plays a pivotal role in making the vocational education and training (VET) sector more accessible and affordable in Australia. In this blog, you will learn more about VET funding, gaining knowledge of the different VET funding available ... Read More
Learn more about ASQA’s new integrity measures to eradicate non-genuine VET providers and protect vulnerable students against exploitation. Continue reading to know how these integrity measures can affect your RTO.
Changes to the VET industry is looking to shake up RTOs. The newest version of the RTO Standards will drop by 2025.
Discover the Ag Trade Apprenticeship Project, reshaping Australian agriculture through workshops, collaboration, and a commitment to cultivating a skilled and resilient workforce for the future.
Latest MEM Training Package Updates: Changes You Shouldn’t Miss
31 October 2023 MEM Training Package Update
Acting in accordance with Guidance for Providers – Learner Transition, the Australian Skills Quality Authority approved a longer transition period for nine qualifications within the manufacturing and engineering (MEM) training package.
Qualifications with Extended Transition Period... Read More
Recent data reveals private RTOs consistently outshine public TAFE colleges in government-funded student completion rates and satisfaction. The findings prompt a reevaluation of Australia’s skills training policies.
Things You Need to Know About the Latest Australian Meat Processing Training Package Updates
Australia's meat processing industry requires core skills in safety, quality assurance, and leadership to produce high-quality products. However, changes in the industry have led to a shift in skill requirements, with technology and improved safety and quality ... Read More
Want to know the latest updates on FWP training packages? Read on for more information!
Be informed of the latest MSF training package updates. Keep on reading to learn more about the changes in the furnishing training package and what’s in it for you RTO.
UET Training Package Update: Changes You Shouldn’t Miss
4 October 2023 UEE Training Package Update
The Australian Skills Quality Authority granted an extended transition period for superseded qualifications in the electrotechnology (UEE) training package. The training products approved for a longer transition period include seven qualifications in the UEE training package ... Read More
Craig Robertson to lead VET qualifications reform, eliminating redundancies, fostering adaptability, and recognising prior knowledge. Read on to learn more.
Digest the latest VET qualification completion rates from NCVER. Take advantage of the data to tailor your training packages for optimised learning.
Stay informed about the latest CPC - Construction, Plumbing, and Services training package updates and their impact on your training delivery. Learn more.
Explore upcoming updates to the AHC training package. Participate in shaping the future of agriculture and land management education.
Get a sneak peek at our upcoming training resources and be at the forefront by pre-ordering!
Stay current with the latest HLT training package updates. Discover all the important details you need to know here!
Discover how support services steer students toward meaningful training choices, bridging passions with careers for lasting success.
Stay informed about the latest MST training package updates. Learn more here.
Discover how education is transforming rural healthcare in Australia. Explore insights from the special supplement on healthcare equity and access. Learn more.
What are the recent updates to the National Quality Framework and National Construction Code 2022? Read on to learn more.
The CHC Training Package has been updated. Learn about the changes and prepare accordingly.
Explore the latest updates in the SIS training package! Don't miss out on the newest changes that can elevate your SIS training programs.
Are you looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and updates in the Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package? Read on to discover everything you need to know about the latest AHC training package updates and more, so you can always be ahead of the competition.
Stay informed on the latest public sector training package update. Learn more about this in this article.
Altruistic training providers prioritise students, fostering a passion for learning and excellence while making a positive impact in their communities.
Discover the hidden drivers that propel RTOs to exceptional success. Visionary leadership, quality training, industry partnerships, learner support, and a culture of continuous improvement lead the way.
The Federal, State, and Territory Skills Ministers united to drive VET reforms, including a new National Skills Agreement and qualifications enhancements for a resilient economy.
Empowering Indigenous Australians through enhanced literacy, numeracy, and digital skills is a key focus of the Albanese Government's efforts to bridge the educational gap in the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program.
MASA: Empowering mining and automotive industries through innovative skills training, addressing workforce shortages, and driving sustainable growth. Learn more here!
Ensure compliance with ASQA marketing guidelines for your RTO. Achieve accurate and transparent marketing, avoid non-compliance issues, and attract more students. Master RTO marketing compliance today.
Don't fall behind! Stay up to date with the latest information on AVETMISS data reminder and the upcoming NCVER Conference "No Frills" 2023.
Are you prepared for the jobs of the future? The NCVER Research Messages 2022 report offers valuable insights into Australia’s changing landscape of vocational education and training. Discover the key trends and challenges facing VET providers, employers, and policymakers, and learn how to stay ahead of the curve.
Discover the latest updates from ASQA. Our blog post provides a quick overview of important announcements, including the Annual Declaration on Compliance, changes to course accreditation forms, and guidance on updating RTO details.
The government-funded students and courses report covering the period of January to September 2022 is out. Know the important details here!
Stay up-to-date with the latest SIT training package update. Learn about the changes here!
Get ready for 2023 when you review all the changes to training packages in 2022. Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and advice on how to navigate the transition.
Ensure you easily meet your reporting obligations by downloading ASQA's 2023 RTO and ESOS obligations checklists. These checklists contain all the important dates and links to stay on top of your regulatory requirements and maintain compliance. Know important details here.
The new Jobs and Skills Australia report shows a robust labour market with increased full-time employment and improved conditions for long-term unemployed and underemployed individuals. However, it also highlights significant skill shortages in sectors like engineering and medicine, which continue to pose a significant economic challenge.
Submit accurate and consistent AVETMISS reporting with confidence by following these best practices. Learn more about the AVETMISS standards and validation.
Introducing HumanAbility: The new JSC for Health, Early Childhood Education and Care, Sport and Recreation, and Human Services. This industry-led organisation is dedicated to improving skills by working closely with employers, employees, and education providers. Take part in creating opportunities to meet the evolving needs of industries.
Change Your RTO’s Scope of Registration: Key Considerations for Preparing for Growth
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) play a crucial role in Australia's workforce development and are essential for ensuring the upskilling and retraining of workers. As the demand for education and training continues to grow, RTOs need to ensure they are ... Read More
MSM Training Package Updates
The MSM – Manufacturing Training Package version 8.0 is now live on training.gov.au, following the major release completed by Innovation and Business Skills Australia. The latest MSM training package updates include adding four qualifications, updating one qualification, and deletion of two ... Read More
Staying Ahead of the Game: Essential VET Professional Development Opportunities in 2023
The Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector in Australia is constantly evolving, with new regulations, technologies, and practices being introduced regularly.
To remain competitive and offer the best possible education to students, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and their staff must ... Read More
Online Training Versus Face-to-face Learning: Pros and Cons for RTOs
As the world continues to adapt to technology, the education industry has also taken advantage of the many benefits of online learning. In Australia, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) can deliver their courses online or through traditional face-to-face methods. ... Read More
Providing Feedback on the Proposed New VET Qualification Model: A Call to Action for Stakeholders in the VET Sector
The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is inviting stakeholders in the VET sector to provide feedback on the proposed new VET qualification model. This survey aims to ensure that the needs ... Read More
Building a Stronger Future: The Launch of Jobs and Skills Council and the Call for Contributions
Australia is taking strides towards a more skilled and resilient workforce. The recent establishment of the Agribusiness Job and Skills Council (JSC) and the release of a discussion paper on Jobs and ... Read More
A New Era for Workforce Development: Australian Industry Standards Rebrands as Industry Skills Australia
Industry Skills Australia (ISA), formerly known as Australian Industry Standards (AIS), has announced a new brand identity. The organisation is preparing for major changes to the national training system and is establishing one of the new Jobs ... Read More
Latest TAE Training Package Update: Changes You Shouldn’t Miss
The TAE Training Package Version 5 was officially approved by the Australian Industry Skills Committee on November 8, 2022, and received endorsement from Skills Ministers on November 18, 2022. This TAE update includes the introduction of a new qualification, ... Read More
2022 Holiday Break Announcement
The Total VET Training Resources team will have a quick break during the holidays (26th December to 2nd of January).
During this time, please expect delayed responses to orders and deliveries.
If there is an urgent training resource you need, please contact us before the holiday break to better ... Read More
A Quick Recap at the October 2022 Australian Industry and Skills Committee Meeting
The 48th meeting of the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) was held on 12 October 2022 with Emeritus Professor Tracey Horton welcoming the Committee members to the first face-to-face meeting since the ... Read More
What You Need to Know About the TLI – Transport and Logistics Training Package Update
The TLI – Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 13.0) is now available on training.gov.au. The Transportation and Logistics Reference Committee, together with the Rail Industry Reference Committee and its Technical Advisory Committees, headed the development ... Read More
A Complete Guide to Your Annual Declaration of RTO Compliance
Anyone experienced in the VET industry will tell you that RTO compliance is not as easy as it seems. Although checking the “yes” boxes in the Annual Declaration on Compliance form is tempting, you need to ensure you are answering correctly. ... Read More
The Beginner's Guide to ASQA Audit Model and Performance Assessment (Audit)
Part of ASQA's role as a regulator is to assess the performance of RTO practices and CRICOS providers. While these performance assessments or ASQA RTO audits help ensure the integrity of Australian training providers, it’s still a daunting, lengthy ... Read More
Simple Guide to Contextualising RTO Training Resources and Assessment Tools
What is Contextualisation of Training Resources?
I am often asked by RTO stakeholders to explain how to contextualise training resources. So I have decided to provide a really comprehensive guide on the subject to ... Read More
RTO Training Resources with Per Student Licence vs. Unlimited Student Licence: Which is Better?
It goes without saying that training resources are an integral part of delivering quality training. Many RTOs we’ve worked with agree that providing effective and efficient training becomes much more difficult without quality training materials. This is ... Read More
The TotalVET Training Resources team will be on a limited operating capacity from 8 July (Friday) to 11 July 2022 (Monday).
If you have any requests or enquiries, you can still get in touch through call or email during this time. Our team will get back to you as soon ... Read More
A Quick Look at the AISC June 2022 Meeting
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee recently held its 46th meeting on 1 June 2022 for an update on the following projects and changes to training packages.
Here's a rundown of things you need to know:
The newly elected government announced its commitment to ... Read More
AISC April 2022 Meeting Recap
A Run-Down of the AISC April 2022 Meeting
With a focus on training package policies and projects, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) met on 12 April 2022 for its 45th meeting. The committee also approved cases for endorsement and change to ensure that the courses' ... Read More
AISC February 2022 Meeting: A Quick Recap
Kicking off the year with significant announcements, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) recently held its 44th meeting on 22nd February 2022. The committee also approved updates for various courses to ensure the quality and relevance of the training packages.
Here’s everything you need ... Read More
Owning and operating an RTO has great rewards and even greater challenges, especially when managing the day-to-day operations. Here at TotalVET Training Resources, we see first-hand how stressful these everyday tasks can get.
RTO staff need to painstakingly encode records, schedule classes, handle student and trainer information, create invoices, take care ... Read More
Happy Holidays from the TotalVET Training Resources Team! We want to thank you for an amazing 2021.
The TVTR team will be taking a break for the holidays starting December 24, 2021, but we will resume operations on January 3, 2022. The team will not be able to answer calls or ... Read More
BSB Training Package Changes: Updates You Shouldn’t Miss
The NEW Business Services Training Package update version 7.0 (BSB v7.0) is now on training.gov.au and it is causing a massive seismic shift in the Vocational Education and Training industry. This BSB v7.0 is one of the most substantial ... Read More
Is Your RTO Ready for The New 2020 CPC and CPP Qualifications?
Artibus Innovation has officially announced at their August 2020 meeting that the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has fully endorsed the 2020 release of the new Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package (Release 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) and the ... Read More
Going Online and Looking For An LMS - Here's What You Need to Know
The coronavirus outbreak has negatively affected many communities and businesses and is continuing to cause uncertainty for many industries, including the Vocational Education and Training ... Read More
Update: The Annual Declaration has been extended from 31 March to 30 April 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many Registered Training Organisations are now either done with or preparing to submit their Annual Declaration of Compliance, a critical and mandatory requirement for all RTOs. As such, it ... Read More
The ASQA Chief Has Resigned!
Reform is coming to ASQA, and it appears that ASQA's Chief, Mark Patterson, may not be too happy with the proposed reforms. In a joint media release, Senator Michaelia Cash and Steve Irons MP announced that the reforms would include ASQA taking a ... Read More
Get your RTO the Latest Work Health and Safety Qualifications
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has released 4 new Work Health and Safety qualifications on training.gov.au (TGA) after it approved the Case for Endorsement ... Read More
According to a study released by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, employment in the Hospitality sector has grown very strongly over the past 5 years and will continue to grow by 12.1 percent or an additional 91,000 jobs in the next 5 years. The food and beverage services remain ... Read More
Scott Rogers Interviews Tamara Simon - How She Assists RTOs To Grow Their Businesses
Meet Tamara Simon from Take Another Look, and find out how your RTO would benefit from a completely new way of doing business. Scott Rogers bumps into Tamara Simon at the VELG CEO conference and discovers how ... Read More
TotalVET Training Resources, the country's leading training resources provider is one of the sponsors of this year's VET CEO Conference that will be happening on 17 May 2019.
Headed by Velg Training, the event is expected to draw over 100 top-tier leaders of Registered Training Organisations (RTO) in the country. Doltone ... Read More
Seven Tips For Buying Training Resources For RTOs
Your Registered Training Organisation is only as good as the QUALITY of your training team, and training and assessment resources. Even with the best trainers, the quality of education suffers when using inadequate ... Read More
April 18, 2019 - ASQA News and Publications - Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has released two important notices for all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) delivering or planning to deliver "Provide First Aid" or other first aid–related units. This is in response to a recent Coroner’s decision in ... Read More
A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) may be a privately-owned or government (state or territory) training organisation. An RTO is an education provider of nationally-recognised, vocational education and training. It is estimated that there are currently around 4000 RTOs in Australia. These RTOs are vital to delivering critical skills to industry ... Read More
The ASQA has made changes to the application process for initial accreditation for VET courses. This change involves the submission of evidence that the VET course has undergone proper consultation with industry shareholders even during the early stages of VET course development.
The Standards for VET Accredited Courses 2012 requires VET ... Read More
Great question, right? The good news is that demand for VET skills in a number of occupations is looking really strong over the next 5 years. Ensuring your RTO is positioned to deliver training in these areas will help secure your sustainability and relevance in 2019 and beyond.
The Department of ... Read More
Do you ever wonder how, in 2018, we still have the majority of RTOs failing miserably in demonstrating they appropriately assess their students? Or why they can't meet the required standards set out in a unit of competence (UOC) or assessment ... Read More
FNS Training Package Update: Changes You Shouldn't Miss
If you are not already aware, the 2015 release of the Accounting and Bookkeeping qualifications superseded on the 12th of February 2018. We have received a lot of queries about this change as very little ... Read More
I have believed for some time now that ASQA and State Regulators are operating outside of the Standards for RTOs and the VET Training Package frameworks by auditing assessment tools against the Unit of Competence (UoC) Elements and Performance Criteria. ... Read More
Will Your RTO Meet ASQAs "Amount of Training" Requirements Next Audit?
With so many RTOs being determined as Non-Compliant against clause 1.2 of the standards for RTOs, I feel it necessary to provide some ... Read More