By now you will have heard about the new My Skills website but what does it really offer you as an RTO and what are aXcelerate’s plans for integration? The My Skills website provides a means for students and … Read More
What are the differences between an SMS, LMS & TMS?
David is the director of a newly ASQA-registered training organisation, PQRS Training. To meet compliance requirements and automate their business processes, David and his team have decided to invest in a system to handle basic functions like student, course and … Read More
Finding the Right System for your Training Management Needs
Ready to take the next step in purchasing a new management system to streamline your training business? Before diving into the endless sea of options, you should first determine what features are necessary for your RTO’s success – in other … Read More
VM Learning’s Journey
VM Learning will soon be celebrating its 25th birthday. Where did the time go?! The VM Group began in 1989 with a six-month mentoring program for Indigenous youth at risk. It was a unique program exposing participants to a variety of … Read More
How Important is Trust?
Stephen Covey made the comment that “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” He has also stated in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, … Read More
ASQA: CHANGES TO FINANCIAL VIABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW APPLICANTS
As of 1 October 2013, organisations applying for registration with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) must undergo a new procedure for assessing their financial viability (i.e. their ability to generate sufficient income to meet their business’s operating expenses and … Read More
6 WAYS SILENCE CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER LEADER
As a business leader, it can be tempting at times to assume too much control—including control of conversation. While it is important to maintain your supervisorial presence, your ability to step back and observe is just as important to the … Read More
UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER SCHEME DELAYED
Last year, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) decided to push forward the Unique Student Identifier (USI) legislation to be effective as of 01 January 2014. The Student Identifiers Bill, the formal proposition for the USI, was to be reviewed … Read More
2013 NATIONAL VET CONFERENCE
Wake us up when September ends… because we’ve got another event to be at! We just wrapped up a very successful visit to the ACPET conference in Adelaide, and we’re hoping to keep the momentum going in September with the … Read More