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Beyond the standard: motivators of high-performing RTOs (2023)

This research builds upon the work of Guthrie and Waters (2021, 2022) to interrogate what motivates such RTOs to pursue high performance. High performing RTOs were interviewed to explore their understanding of high performance and their motivations for pursuing high performance. This research adds a new perspective to discussions on RTO performance and highlights the varying ways in which providers self-assess performance.

NQC: Quality of Assessment Practices - Stage 2 2009

National Quality Council (NQC) publication on the quality of assessment practices (Stage 2, 2009)

NQC: Industry Expectations of VET Assessment – Report Data 2008

National Quality Council (NQC) publication – the report data from 2008 about industry expectations of VET assessment

AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration – Self Assessment Checklist for Applicants

A self assessment checklist to be used when applying for initial registration under the AQTF

IBSA: Assessment Instrument Competency Mapping Template (Appendix 3 from TAEASS401B)

Innovation Business Skills Australia (IBSA) basic template to map assessment instruments to units of competency

SpringerOpen: Mature Australian VET markets: a data-driven case study of public policy implementation (2022)

This research makes novel use of large nationally consistent regulatory and enrolment data sets to provide evidence of successful public policy implementation that is approaching the end of the market life cycle. It is argued that policy success is not permanent and should be revisited in light of contemporary economic alternatives to guide future VET policy making.

Recognition of Prior Learning - An information source for RTO staff (est. 2006)

A Training Package Support Materials publication that can be used as an information source for staff on RPL

CEDEFOP: Microcredentials for labour market education and training (2022)

This study examines the role of microcredentials in supporting learning for employment. The study collected information through an online survey among mostly European VET providers, national authorities, employee and employer organisations, in-depth country case studies and interviews, as well as Cedefop’s ReferNet network.

UNESCO-UNEVOC study on the trends shaping the - Future of TVET teaching (2020)

This study aimed to engage the international TVET community to: (i) improve the understanding of the implications of global disruptions; (ii) gather knowledge, insights, experiences; and (iii) highlight promising practices in preparing TVET teaching staff to deliver the skills needed in the 21st century and beyond.

RPL in the VET Sector 2003

An ANTA/NCVER publication that identifies and analyses what drives and what creates barriers to effective implementation of recognition of prior learning (RPL).

ASQA: Clause 1.25—Independent validation of training and assessment qualifications

ASQA link to information about validation of training and assessment (TAE) qualifications

Vocational education and training - Funding Trends; Budget Review 2022–23 Index

Link to information about VET funding trends - Budget 2022 - 2023.

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