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Moving on from the university vs VET debate
Over the past fortnight, we have seen another surge in mainstream media coverage of Australia’s education sector, led in particular by the Mitchell Institute’s latest report on school-industry partnerships, and closely followed by KPMG who called for the Government to...
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Fee free apprenticeships and their impact on your business
On 1 July 2018, the NSW Government officially launched its new fee free apprenticeships program. Delivered as part of the Smart and Skilled program, the Government will pay the qualification fee, up to $2,000, for 100,000 new apprentices who commence their training on...
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GUEST BLOG: New Process for Initial Registration
On 1 May 2018 ASQA announced that they will be “increasing scrutiny on new applications for registration from 1 July 2018”. The regulator has adopted a new process which became effective on 1 July 2018. In this special guest blog, Angela Connell, Chief Executive...
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The value of good relationships
Running a business is much easier when you have good relationships with staff, customers and suppliers. In fact, many would say business success is largely attributable to the trust and level of service that comes from great relationships. Relationships with external...
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What’s the deal with ASQA’s new Financial Viability requirements?
The vocational education sector has been under fire over the past few years, with numerous stories about organisations operating unscrupulously hitting the media. While many would argue that the actions of a few have tainted the majority, it is not surprising that the...
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When it comes to VET, the Federal Government is all talk and no action
In my last post, I highlighted some of the key budget measures handed down by the Treasurer earlier this month. I noted that while the boost to infrastructure was a positive, there is a problem looming for the Government in the form of a skills shortage. And despite...
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Tax cuts and infrastructure spending come with a sting in the tail
If you’ve been following the Budget in the media, it seems like the Treasurer delivered some good news in his 2018 Federal Budget and it seems to have been well received by voters. However, there is some devil in the details for individuals, business owners, the RTO...
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Will we get a visit from Santa Claus Morrison?
Over the last few weeks, various media outlets have been predicting that the upcoming Federal Budget will see Treasurer Scott Morrison playing Santa Claus and handing out tax cuts and generous infrastructure project expenditure to keep businesses and individuals...
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More support for regional VET needed
I recently wrote about the impact of falling VET student numbers on Australia’s skilled labour force (see: Student Exodus Not Slowing). The Government’s continued diversion of education funding towards universities and away from skills-based training has led to an...
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Coping with compliance
It’s no secret that managing compliance obligations is one of the biggest strains on RTO businesses operating in today’s market. Instead of driving positive outcomes for students, RTO managers are frequently distracted by reporting tasks and regulated requirements....
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