Strengthened AQTF explained
Training Packages @ Work provides information on changes to the AQTF that strengthen the regulatory requirements underpinning the VET sector In December 2009, the Council of Australian Governments agreed to amendments to the AQTF that strengthen the regulatory requirements underpinning the VET sector. The amendments introduce conditions and standards for initial registration of new training providers [...]
NEW TAE10 workbooks available
Source:Licensing Line News IBSA has released new learning and assessment resources for the delivery of Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. IBSA learning and assessment resources are designed to facilitate best practice teaching and learning, with the highest level of compliance. Participant Workbooks and Assessment Materials have been developed on an individual unit basis. Participant [...]
VETAB Newsletter September 2010
The September issue of the VETAB eNewsletter contains news items on: – the new AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards – financial viability assessments – the TAE40110 Certificate IV – guidelines on issuing AQF qualifications – security industry reforms – upcoming professional development workshops Select link below to read full newsletter: http://www.vetab.nsw.gov.au/enews/Sept_2010.html
New NQC requirements for AQTF Trainers and Assessors
Following the May 2010 endorsement of the TAE10 Training and Education Training Package, the NQC has reviewed and updated its policy on the competencies to be held by trainers and assessors under the AQTF. The new policy establishes the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment as the new benchmark for AQTF trainers, and the [...]
New VELG workshop: AQTF – Plan, Do, Check & Act
Source: Licensing Line News Voc Ed Learning Group (VELG) will hold workshops around the country to unpack the latest AQTF Conditions & Standards for Continuing Registration commencing in mid-August…read more
AQTF Requirements
Concerns have been raised by many colleagues amongst the RTO community regarding the AQTF2010 requirements for trainer and assessor qualification. The NQC secretariat notified stakeholders on July 7th the NQC determination on benchmarks for AQTF trainer and assessor competencies. Full details of the announcement may be downloaded from here. RTOs and VET practitioners should note [...]
TAA04 Certificate IV Assessor Resources
Source: TVET Australia NEW Customizable Assessor Guides The Assessor Guides (produced by Shea Business Consulting), are the first of their kind anywhere, providing an invaluable resource for trainers and assessors delivering this important qualification. These new resources form companion volumes to the Learner Guides recently developed by Shea. The high quality noted Assessor Guides that [...]
New AQTF user guides have been released.
Source: Licensing Line News Following the release of the new AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards, streamlined and improved supporting documents have been developed to assist RTOs, applicants and registering bodies transition to the new Essential Conditions and Standards. These include new User Guides for Initial and Continuing Registration, and consolidated National Guidelines for Registering Bodies [...]
Updated AQTF
Source: Licensing Line News The updated Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Registration are now available. The Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment (MCTEE) endorsed a revised set of AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Registration on 9 June 2010. The implementation date of the revised arrangements is 1 July [...]
AQTF reforms
The finalised conditions and standards of the Australian Quality Training Framework reforms will be available by mid June 2010. read more online