Presentation synopsis:
Reform of vocational education and training regulation and funding will be crucial to achieving a skills-based economic recovery. Hear from a leading proponent of reform about what’s been achieved and why the views of independent RTOs are critical to driving positive change not only across Queensland, but also across the nation.
Knowledge you'll gain:
◾ How the Australian Government has acted on the ITECA membership's call for reform.
◾ The current progress on improving vocational education and training funding models.
◾ What the year ahead holds and how ITECA members can get involved to drive change.
Presentation synopsis:
The National Skills Commission (NSC) is currently assessing which qualifications the Australian Government will subsidise to support the economic recovery. Importantly, the NSC is working with ITECA and other stakeholders to determine the subsidy amount. Find out how this work is being undertaken and what it means for independent RTOs that access government funding to deliver quality outcomes for students.
Knowledge you'll gain:
◾ What the practical outcomes of the NSC's work means for providers.
◾ How the NSC makes recommendations on the skills that will be subsidised.
◾ How the NSC makes recommendations on the level of subsidy for each qualification.
Presentation synopsis:
The VET Student Loans program assists eligible students pay tuition fees for approved higher-level (diploma and above) vocational education and training (VET) courses, when studying at VET Student Loans approved course providers. This is your chance to learn about how the loan amounts are set by the Australian Government and varied to meet the actual course of delivery. What’s exciting is advice on how to become a VET Student Loans approved provider.
Knowledge you'll gain:
◾ The qualifications that a student can access a VET Student Loan to support their study.
◾ How additional qualifications are added to the approved list and how the loan amount is determined.
◾ How to become a new VET Student Loans approved provider.
Presentation synopsis:
The ‘Skills Assured’ program is both a funding program and a prequalification tool used by the Queensland Government to support delivery by independent RTOS of vocational education and training across the state. This informative presentation will review the achievements of the program. Importantly, if you’re an independent RTO looking to become a ‘Skills Assured’ accredited provider, you’ll hear from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training on the opportunities.
Knowledge you'll gain:
◾ Which qualifications are on the 'Skills Assured' list of subsidised courses and at what level.
◾ An overview of of current compliance requirements and any planned changes to these.
◾ The opportunity to become a new 'Skills Assured' approved provider.
Presentation synopsis:
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) will spend the year playing close attention to delivery of VET In Schools programs and how RTOs transitioned to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, so come along to better understand the ramifications for your RTO. You’ll also get a better understanding of AQSA’s work to support your self-assurance capability, to critically examine and continuously improve practice for sustained compliance.
Knowledge you'll gain:
◾ What ASQA's compliance focus on online delivery and VET In Schools means for providers.
◾ The future of ASQA's self-assurance project and the practical compliance outcomes for providers.
Presentation synopsis:
This presentation will provide an in-depth assessment of how Queensland's vocational education and training system depends on independent RTOs. You’ll find out the total number of students, how many are with independent RTOs and what are the major study disciplines. You’ll also see how {{}} government funding for students with independent RTOs compares against other states and territories.
Knowledge you'll gain:
◾ The total number of RTOs and VET students in the state.
◾ The study disciplines experiencing the most growth.
◾ How {{state}} government funding for independent RTOs compares with other states.