Webinar Recording: NVPDW: The Future of RTO Auditing: ASQA’s perspective

Topic overview:

The recent rapid review of ASQA made 24 recommendations to influence a long term vision, moving the focus from inputs and compliance controls to building a culture of continuous improvement and a shared understanding of provider self-assurance. 

With the aim to foster quality and excellence across the sector, ASQA is implementing changes to the way it operates to deliver best practice, modern regulation.

 Emma Marks has a deep dive into the future of RTO auditing, with a spotlight on recent changes to the way audits are conducted and reported and more effective engagement with providers.

What was covered in the session:

• Reform work underway to improve ASQA’s alignment with best practice regulation
• The first stages of improvements to our audit practice
• Regulatory priorities to support improved training outcomes for VET students
• Moving from input and compliance controls to a shared understanding of self-assurance
• Risk monitoring strategy
• Strengthening our engagement and education programs

Webinar content targeted towards:

• RTO Managers
• Compliance Managers
• Heads of Department
• Operational Managers
• Training Managers
• Trainers and Assessors
• Consultants
• Curriculum Developers

Webinar duration: 90 minutes

Bio of presenter:

Emma Marks - ASQA Manager, Education and Guidance

Emma is an experienced regulator having spent nearly a decade with ASQA, beginning as an auditor and then working across the agency in a variety of roles with a focus on best practice regulation, sector-specific strategic reviews and internal policy development. Emma has extensive industry experience in the sector having worked as a trainer and assessor in RTOs delivering business, project management and education related qualifications.

Emma has held a career long interest in developing a collaborative approach to education and engagement for effective regulation. She currently leads ASQA’s new Education and Guidance Team, established to develop and deliver fit-for-purpose education and guidance for providers as part of ASQA’s commitment to working together for better regulation. She is currently completing an MBA and holds a Bachelor of Education.