TAC Talks

This podcast navigates the complex topic of equivalence in the VET environment, including how it applies to awarding credit.

Equivalence is often misunderstood in the VET sector, and when used incorrectly, it can have significant implications for the integrity of training and assessment. This podcast provides clarity on the specific meanings of equivalence in the VET sector, and how to use it as intended.

The podcast also discusses when and how credit can be used appropriately, and the links between equivalence and awarding credit.

More information on this topic is available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Training Product Equivalence
• TAC Fact Sheet: Awarding Credit
• TAC Fact Sheet: Recognition of Prior Learning
• TAC Fact Sheet: Vocational Competence and Industry Currency

For a copy of the transcript click here.

Published 20/09/2023

TAC Talk Shorts provide succinct information on relevant topics with tips on where to find further guidance.

This short 4 minute podcast provides information on RTO's requirements on reporting their Third Party arrangements to TAC. 

More information on this topic is available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Third Party Arrangements;
• TAC Fact Sheet: Third Party Arrangements for the Third Party; and
• Users’ Guide to the Standards for RTOs

uploaded 16 August 2023

TAC Talk Shorts provide succinct information on relevant topics with tips on where to find further guidance.

 

This short 4 minute podcast provides information on what RTOs needs to retain to meet their obligations for managing information.

 

More information on this topic is available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Records Management; and
• Users’ Guide to the Standards for RTOs

uploaded 19 July 2023

It's hard to think of an industry area where there are not some specific requirements to work in a job in that industry.  The details of those requirements range depending on what industry thinks is critical so that the job is done safely and well. These details sit on a spectrum, ranging from industry taking unskilled workers and training them on the job, through to specific qualification requirements or national requirements that form part of a license or registration. 

This podcast explores this spectrum and how it is important to ensure any licensing outcomes are clearly understood by your RTO and by potential learners.

More information on this topic is available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Marketing and Advertising

uploaded 14 December 2022

Clause 1.26 and 1.27 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 outlines the transition and teach out arrangements for RTOs when a training product has been superseded or removed or deleted.  Because the arrangements are different for when products are superseded vs removed or deleted, we do have some confusion in the sector.  This confusion also happens regarding enrolments.

This podcast provides clarity around Clauses 1.26 and 1.27 of the Standards for RTOs in relation to transition and teach out arrangements for RTOs.

More information on this topic is available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Transition and Teach Out

*please note that on 13 December 2022 The Hon Brendan O'Connor MP announced that SSOs would now be replaced by Jobs and Skills Councils (JSC) instead of Industry Clusters. 

Vocational education and training (VET) enables the skilling of people for industry and the workplace. This means that the training and assessment delivered by registered training organisations (RTO) should accurately reflect workplace requirements.

Effective industry engagement enables RTOs to reflect the needs of industry and current workplace requirements. This podcast examines Clauses 1.5, 1.6 and 1.13b of the Standards for RTOs in relation to industry engagement and what this means for RTOs.

More information on this topic is available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Industry Engagement; and
• TAC Fact Sheet: Vocational Competence and Industry Currency

uploaded 12 September 2022

TAC frequently receives questions on the requirements for trainers and assessors in the VET sector.

Common questions include - Why am I not qualified to train or assess in the VET sector when I have a Bachelor of Education, or higher level qualification in adult education, and previous teaching experience? Why are these qualifications or former experience not considered ‘sufficient’? What vocational and industry skills do I need to become a VET practitioner?

This podcast answers these commonly asked questions and provides information on:

• specifications within the Standards for RTOs;
• credentials you must hold to be a trainer and assessor in the VET sector and reasons for these; and
• how RTOs and individuals can meet these requirements.

More information on this topic is available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Trainer and Assessor Regulatory Requirements; and
• TAC Fact Sheet: Vocational Competence and Industry Currency

uploaded 30 August 2022

• The Training Accreditation Council is Western Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) Regulator responsible for the quality assurance and recognition of VET services in WA.

  Join both the Chairperson of the Council, Anne Driscoll and A/Director Training Regulation, Lisa Barron for this podcast that discusses the role of the Council and its guiding principles, why WA has a State based VET Regulator and insights into TAC's regulatory functions and current strategy.  

  More information on this topic is also available via the TAC website under 'About Us' at the following links:

  • The Training Accreditation Council
  • Regulatory Approach

  uploaded 25 July 2022

Every learner is unique, they have had different experiences, undergone different learning, have different learning styles, different ambitions and motivations, and have different challenges. The RTO therefore, should develop responsive training and assessment strategies that reflect their understanding of varying learner needs.

This podcast unpacks the requirements in Clauses 1.1, 1.2 and 1.7, Standard 4 and Clauses 5.1 and 5.2b of the Standards for RTOs and provides insights on strategies RTOs can adopt to support and meet individual learner needs.

More information on this topic is also available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Identifying and Meeting Learner Needs

• The Users Guide to the Standards for RTOs

uploaded 14 June 2022

The term "Amount of Training" refers to the time a learner is to be formally engaged with the RTO in structured learning activities. The amount of training determined must be sufficient to enable the learner to meet the requirements of the nationally recognised Training Product in which they are enrolled, whether that is a single unit of competency, a skill set or a qualification.

This podcast unpacks Clauses 1.1 and 1.2 of the Standards for RTOs in relation to amount of training and the responsibilities of the RTO.

More information on this topic is also available in the:

• TAC Fact Sheet: Amount of Training;
• TAC Fact Sheet: Developing Training and Assessment Strategies; and
• TAC Users Guide to the Standards for RTOs.

uploaded 26 April 2022