Training and Assessment
Issuing qualifications to your own trainers, assessors and staff members
Qualifications are important. They ensure that trainers and assessors are current and competent in their fields. They also help to…
Contextualisation – Why you must contextualise the training and assessment resources.
Understanding contextualisation Contextualising assessments and learner materials is one of the most thought-provoking tasks that RTOs face. Many RTOs are…
The importance of having word limits in the summative assessment resources
One of the most important aspects of VET is summative assessment. Summative assessment resources play a vital role in ensuring…
Latest Training and Assessment
NCVER Report – Upskilling and reskilling: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employers and their training choices
Photo source: NCVER NCVER's latest research examines how Australian employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and their future…
Formative vs Summative Assessment: A Comparison
Formative and summative assessment, the two main types of assessing knowledge and skills, are often confused with one another. Both…
Interview with Anna-Louise Allen, Quality and Compliance Auditor
Anna-Louise Allen has been a leader in education and a catalyst for change and innovation in teaching and learning throughout…
CAQA FAQ Series – Industry consultation
What is industry consultation in the RTO context? It is a process in which the training representatives of a training…
How to check the quality of assessment resources
Critical skills for checking the quality of your assessment resources. The purpose of the assessment tool The main purpose of…
How to protect the copyright of your training and assessment materials Margaret Ryan (lawyer and trade marks attorney)
Training and assessment materials are normally protected by copyright in Australia. They are a valuable resource and should be protected…