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Aug 2022
Pandemic-related drop in enrolments and delays in student visa approvals causing chaos for RTOs
The pandemic has caused a sharp drop in enrolments at many Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), with some seeing a decline of up to 80%. This is due to a combination of factors, including the
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Aug 2022
The learner guide and presentations should not be the only source of answers for your students’
One of the biggest mistakes that students and some trainers/assessors can make is to think that the learner guide and presentations are the only sources of answers for summative assessments. This is not the
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Aug 2022
Assessment tools to support observation using simulation
Simulation can provide a realistic environment in which to observe and assess student performance. A variety of assessment tools are available to support observation using simulation, including checklists, global rating scales, observation guides and
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Aug 2022
An overview of assessment evidence
Assessment evidence in the VET sector refers to the process and methods used by assessors to gather, generate and judge the quality of evidence for the purpose of making informed judgements about vocational competence.
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Aug 2022
Identify contextualisation needs based on the candidate and, where relevant, the candidate’s workplace
Based on the assessment resources, you need to identify the contextualisation needs of the candidate. This may include: The specific industry or sector in which the candidate works The specific job role or roles
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Aug 2022
Writing an RPL assessment
When you are writing an RPL assessment, it is important to keep the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence in mind. These two things will help ensure that your assessment is fair
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Aug 2022
In their first meeting since the election, education ministers face a ‘massive’ teacher shortage
The nation’s unprecedented teacher shortage will dominate discussions between Australia’s education ministers on Friday 12th of August 2022, their first meeting since the federal election. The issue of heavy workloads, and how shifting expectations
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Aug 2022
During the IHEA Dual-Sector Network conference, Sukh Sandhu addressed issues and changes in the VET sector.
A recent conference of IHEA Dual Sector Network recognized ASQA’s effort to change its focus from person-centred to system-oriented auditing. ASQA was also commended for focusing on continuous improvement and self-assurance rather than solely
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Aug 2022
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 materials, so you can
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Aug 2022
CAQA Resources – New training and assessment resources
This month’s new training and assessment resources: HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing CPC60220 Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) CPC50320 Diploma of Building and Construction (Management) Coming
