Welcome to the May TAC Update
Every two years the Council undertakes Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Stakeholder Perceptions of Performance surveys. The surveys, conducted by an independent market research company, provide the Council with valuable insights regarding its performance and regulatory services, and helps focus priorities over the short to medium term.
The findings provide important information of RTO experiences in the audit process, assists in determining future TAC Education Program topics, and identifies areas for improvement.
The Council would like to thank all TAC RTOs and Stakeholders who participated in the 2022 surveys. A snapshot of key findings is provided below.
View the full report on the TAC Website.
TAC Education Program - upcoming events
16 June - Becoming an RTO
21 June - Understanding Vocational Competence and Industry Currency
30 June - Face to Face event in Karratha
View the TAC Education Program to access professional development opportunities, support and guidance materials and access previous webinar recordings and resources.
Focus on Quality - Internal Audits
Internal audits play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of Registered Training Organisations (RTO). These audits measure the performance of systems and processes within the RTO, helping to assure the quality of outcomes for learners and industry.
The Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 aim to ensure consistent, high-quality training and assessment services in the VET system. Compliance with these Standards is a requirement for RTOs. Internal audits serve as a tool to assess the effectiveness of an RTO's systems and processes in meeting these Standards.
By following a systematic, evidence-based approach, RTOs can continually improve their training and assessment strategies, meet customer requirements, and enhance the overall quality of vocational education and training.
More information on the ‘why’, ‘when’, ‘who’ and’ how’ of conducting an RTO internal audit is available in the:
- TAC Fact Sheet: Internal Audits
- Three part Internal Audit webinar series
New TAC Fact Sheet
1 new TAC Fact Sheet is available on Internal Audits.
Webinar Recordings
Did you miss the recent TAC webinars:
- Quality Delivery in Training and Learning
- Assessment Validation (part 4 of 4)
- Internal Audit (parts 1 & 2)
Catch up now on TAC’s YouTube channel.
Transition Extensions
At the April 2023 meeting, the Council agreed to extend the transition period for the following training products:
- CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability (31 July 2024)
- FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting (31 January 2024)
- FNS60217 Advanced Diploma of Accounting (31 January 2024)
- 52784WA Course in Painters Registration (31 May 2024)
View the full list of training products with approved for an extended transition periods.
The Council may consider requests to extend the transition period of a superseded training product when certain conditions apply. Further information is available on the TAC Website.
Other Important Updates
Update to ANZSCO Codes
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released an update of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) in November 2022. This update includes new occupation codes, changes to occupations titles and a realignment of existing codes.
NCVER has updated ANZSCO classifications for qualifications and accredited courses to reflect changes, where required. These updates have now been published on the National Register with an effective date of 22 April 2023.
More information can be found on the NCVER website.
Australian Training Awards
The Awards recognise and celebrate excellence and are an important mechanism for promoting the benefits of VET. Nominations for the 2023 Australian Training Awards are now open, closing on 31 May 2023! Click here for more information.
Future Directions for Apprenticeship Support Services
The Commonwealth Government’s Department of Employment and Workplace Relations have released the Future Directions for Apprenticeship Support Services Consultation Paper that outlines the key elements of the new apprenticeship support system. The purpose of this paper is to provide an update on stakeholders’ responses and the key themes that were raised. More information is available here.
Jobs and Skills Australia
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the following report:
- Skills Shortage Quarterly – March 2023 (10 March 2023)
Latest NCVER Reports
NCVER have released the following new reports:
- Understanding and using the linked LSAY-NAPLAN data: issues and considerations (4 May 2023)
- Employment outcomes improve for international VET students (27 April 2023)
Print Version Available
TAC Update - Issue 83 - May 23 (PDF 8.03mb)
