Merinda Smith, Author at RTO Mentor

Initial registration with ASQA

ASQA’s Decision—initial registration with ASQAASQA decides if your organisation complies with the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework. If the application does not comply, you have 20 working days to provide additional or amended evidence to demonstrate compliance. ASQA analyses this additional evidence before approving or rejecting the application.If your application is approvedIf your application […]

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7 tips on keeping your RTO training interesting

RTO Training

Why keep your RTO training interesting?Keeping your RTO training interesting means you can keep your students engaged in their learning, which then allows them to become more confident about themselves and what they are learning. When they are engaged they are more likely to take away information that they will draw upon for years to

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Are you ready for the new revised standards for Registered Training Organisations?

Revised Standards

RTO Success article written by MERINDA SMITH on OCTOBER 15, 2014. 2014 is moving rapidly ahead, and Registered Training Organisations and people intending to become RTOs should be keeping aware of the new standards that will begin to reshape RTOs in 2015. On 8 October Minister Macfarlane announced the implementation of new national Standards from 1

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Are you using “play” in your RTO training?

Compliance Tips

Whilst working in the Kimberley region working on RTO training and staying at a stock camp some months back, I realised some important aspects of our lives are missing. The peace and tranquillity of the beautiful green in the Kimberley, the contrasting red earth and stunning shapes allow me to stop and think and reflect.CreativityCreativity, innovation,

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