Quality, Compliance & Auditing

In-Person Workshop: Skills First Masterclass

This full day workshop is an opportunity for compliance administrators to consolidate their understanding of the Skills First contract and associated obligations.

Webinar: Observation Checklists - Getting the Criteria Right

Join Melissa Palmer for this practical webinar and learn how to construct effective, efficient observation checklists.

Virtual Workshop: Skills First 2022

This session looks at the contractual changes for 2022 for Skills First contracted providers, including the updated eligibility form. It also makes recommendations about what to focus on for your 2022 compliance.

Free eLearn: Understanding VET

This introductory eLearn offers a guided tour of Australia’s VET system - where it came from, how it’s funded, how it’s regulated.

Webinar Recording: Applying Reasonable Adjustment

Join us in putting together the pieces of the fairness puzzle. We consider fairness from learner, assessor and regulator perspectives and arrive at an integrated understanding. We work through expectations about reasonable adjustment, preserving assessment integrity and record keeping.

Webinar Recording: Ask an Auditor

This webinar brings an opportunity to clear up that uncertainty about interpretation of industry engagement, that baffling record keeping requirement, that niggling query about third party arrangements. Ask an auditor!

Webinar Recording: Compliance Requirements for Trainer Industry Currency

In this webinar, you will gain confidence and capability in meeting industry currency expectations as set out in Standards for RTOs what the standards are, what they require, practical strategies you can roll out to maintain currency, and what good evidence looks like for auditors.

Webinar Recording: Copyright for the VET Educator

This webinar covers copyright for VET educators. Participants will be able to have specific questions answered, gain an understanding of what copyright is, how to work with it, what the risks are, and how to manage them.

Webinar Recording: Establish and Manage Practical Work Placements

This webinar assists RTO staff to organise and monitor practical placements so that students maximise learning opportunities and outcomes. The webinar also provides guidance to RTOs about the characteristics of compliant practical placements.

Webinar Recording: Grading in a Competency Framework

This webinar enters the debate about competence and grading, explains the differences, and steps out valid and reliable approaches for both assessing competence and allocating a grade.

Webinar Recording: Introduction to the National VET System

This webinar offers a guided tour of the system – where it came from, how it’s funded, how it’s regulated.

Webinar Recording: Observation Checklists - Getting the Criteria Right

This practical webinar steps through the construction of effective, efficient observation checklists. You will build capability in extracting assessment criteria from units of competency, and develop understanding about what constitutes observable performance.

Webinar Recording: Preparing for an Audit

This webinar examines clauses 1.8 – 1.12 of the Standards – the assessment clauses. We unpack the meanings and expectations wrapped up in them. You will take away an understanding of how to document assessment practice so your RTO’s guarantee is good and you are always audit ready.

Webinar Recording: Pre-Training Review of Learners

View this webinar to extend your confidence in designing and conducting PTR processes that are learner-centred, informative, constructive and compliant.

Webinar Recording: Understanding the Rules of Evidence

This webinar unpacks the rules applying to each dimension, and explains how to demonstrate you’ve applied the rules in your assessment designs and practice. We’ll look at examples that miss the point, and examples that measure up to the right kind of evidence.

Webinar Recording: Understanding the Volume of Learning Requirements

This webinar teases out such dilemmas and helps planners develop a ‘defensible argument’ for the volume of learning they attribute to a qualification and each unit within that qualification.

Webinar Recording: Retention of Evidence - What, Why and How to Keep It

This webinar regards evidence with the attentive eyes of a regulator and auditor. What passes muster in their view? We round up details about your responsibilities for collecting, keeping and locating evidence. And rather than filing an empty plate, we consider practical alternatives for evidence you can’t retain.

eLearn: Currency Documentation & Retention of Evidence

This eLearn explores the contractual obligations for RTOs to ensure documentation is securely retained and protected from the elements, pests and unauthorised access.

eLearn: Applying Reasonable Adjustment

This eLearn explores the relevant Standards that apply to reasonable adjustment as well as the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.

Webinar: Marketing Compliance

By attending this webinar, you will gain a thorough understanding of your obligations with respect to marketing practices, transparent marketing practices, and the ins and outs of social media compliance. You will also leave with best practice tips for managing marketing materials and processes effectively.

Webinar Recording: Using Video for Assessment

Have you moved your teaching to digital formats, but you’re still assessing in the same old ways?

Webinar Recording: Third Party Evidence

How are you maintaining the delicate balance of collecting high quality third-party evidence, without it becoming a burden on the third-party?

Webinar Recording: Marketing Compliance

By viewing this recording, you will gain a thorough understanding of your obligations with respect to marketing practices, transparent marketing practices, and the ins and outs of social media compliance.

Deep Dive Webinar: Compliance Requirements for Trainer Industry Currency

This session will unpack a number of factors that influence the requirements for industry currency for trainers and assessors and present the formula in an easy-to-apply format.

Deep Dive Webinar: Making Competency Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships Work

This webinar shall cover key factors that support the delivery of apprenticeships and traineeships that comply with the requirements of competency-based progression and completion.

Quality Assurance In-Person: Running a Self-Assurance Model

This session discusses the self-assurance concept and focusses on best practice for how we collect, analyse and interpret data/information to embed continuous improvement across our organisation.

Quality Assurance In-Person: Running a Self-Assurance Model

This session discusses the self-assurance concept and focusses on best practice for how we collect, analyse and interpret data/information to embed continuous improvement across our organisation.

Quality Assurance In-Person: Running a Self-Assurance Model

This session discusses the self-assurance concept and focusses on best practice for how we collect, analyse and interpret data/information to embed continuous improvement across our organisation.

In-Person Workshop: Maintaining Industry Currency

This workshop emphasizes the importance of staying up-to-date with industry trends and practices to ensure that vocational educators and professionals are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.

In-Person Workshop: ASQA Standards Masterclass

This full day, in-person masterclass led by Chris Enright is the perfect opportunity for VET Coordinators, Trainers and Quality managers to learn what changes are coming, how they will impact your work and how you can make sure your RTO stays compliant.

Hybrid Workshop: Understanding and Applying the New Standards

This session is essential for navigating the new Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) ensuring your RTO not only meets but exceeds the new benchmarks; essential for understanding and applying the new standards and fortifying your RTO's position in the industry.

Virtual Workshop: Strategies for Handling Non-Compliance Issues

This virtual workshop on "Strategies for Handling Non-Compliance Issues" will provide you with an enhanced confidence in preparing for external audits. Join Paris Arthur as she guides you through the audit process of non-compliance.

FREE Webinar: Preparing Your RTO for Early Changes to the Current RTO Standards

Webinar Recording: Making competency based apprenticeships and traineeships work

This webinar shall cover key factors that support the delivery of apprenticeships and traineeships that comply with the requirements of competency-based progression and completion.

In-Person Workshop: Preparing for Audits

Led by an experienced auditor, this workshop assists RTOs to establish a framework for identifying the evidence required and organising it for audit purposes.

Deep Dive Webinar: Compliance Requirements for Trainer Industry Currency

This session will unpack a number of factors that influence the requirements for industry currency for trainers and assessors and present the formula in an easy-to-apply format.

Virtual Workshop: Governance and Accountability Matrix

In this virtual workshop, Kevin Ekendahl will take you through the importance of good governance and why building your accountability matrix will lead to improvements in performance and processes.

In-Person Workshop: Outcome Standards 2025

This full-day, in-person workshop will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the new Outcome Standards, exploring the strategic and operational impacts for RTOs.

Deep Dive Webinar: Going Live with the Standards

The session will dive into self-assurance models, explore best practice for monitoring/measuring success and provide participants with confidence that they have a solid plan for implementation.

Deep Dive Webinar: RTO Standards Series: Quality Area 2 - Learner Support

In this engaging 90-minute webinar, participants will explore the updated requirements for Learner Support in the Outcome Standards. With a focus on practical strategies and actionable insights, this session examines both the strategic and operational impacts of Quality Area 2.

Deep Dive Webinar: RTO Standards Series: Quality Area 3 - VET Workforce

In this focused 90-minute webinar, participants will gain critical insights into the updated requirements for the VET Workforce under the Outcome Standards, including an in-depth exploration of the Credential Policy.

Webinar: Overview of the New Standards

In this session, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will review the new Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Webinar: New Standards - Training & Assessment

Designed for educators and administrators alike, this session will discuss Quality Area 1 of the New Standards: Training and Assessment in detail. We will explore the key changes to Training and Assessment, ensuring your RTO meets and exceeds the new benchmarks.

Webinar: New Standards - VET Student Support

In this session, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will focus on Learner Support in the New Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Webinar: The Validation Cycle - A step-by-step Framework for Success

Designed for educators and administrators alike, this session will shed light on the Validation Framework and practices for maintaining compliance by having adequate systems and processes.

Webinar Recording: Quality Assessment & Learning Resource Mapping

Learn how mapping learning resources and assessments can be used to provide an overview of the skills and knowledge contained in each unit of competency.

VDC Professional Learning Fellowship 2025

The VDC Professional Learning Fellowship offers an immersive, blended learning experience designed for VET educators from Australia-wide educational settings. This comprehensive program will build upon your teaching practice and leadership skills, helping you make a meaningful impact on the VET sector.

VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2025: From Competence to Excellence – Taking the Journey

The VET Development Centre has a proud 20-year tradition of providing one of Australia’s leading teaching & learning conferences for Vocational Education and Training. The VET National Teaching & Learning Conference 2025 will be held in-person at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 14 & 15 of August.

In-Person Workshop: Governance and Accountability Matrix

In this workshop, Kevin Ekendahl will take you through the importance of good governance and why building your accountability matrix will lead to improvements in performance and processes.

Webinar Recording: RTO Standards Series: Quality Area 1 - Training & Assessment

This 90-minute webinar offers a comprehensive exploration of the new Training and Assessment requirements under the Outcome Standards, equipping participants with actionable insights into both strategic and operational implications.

Webinar Recording: RTO Standards Series: Quality Area 2 - Learner Support

In this engaging 90-minute webinar, participants will explore the updated requirements for Learner Support in the Outcome Standards. With a focus on practical strategies and actionable insights, this session examines both the strategic and operational impacts of Quality Area 2.

Webinar Recording: RTO Standards Series: Quality Area 3 - VET Workforce

In this focused 90-minute webinar, participants will gain critical insights into the updated requirements for the VET Workforce under the Outcome Standards, including an in-depth exploration of the Credential Policy.

Webinar Recording: RTO Standards Series: Quality Area 4 - Governance

This 90-minute webinar offers a comprehensive dive into the new governance requirements under the Outcome Standards, highlighting both strategic and operational impacts for RTOs.

Webinar Recording: Overview of the New Standards

In this webinar recording, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will review the new Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Deep Dive Webinar: How to Unpack Qualification Packaging Rules

Join us as we walk you through a detailed 9-step process designed to help you effectively unpack and understand the intricate qualification packing rules. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this Deep Dive Webinar will provide valuable insights and practical guidelines to navigate these rules with confidence.

Deep Dive Webinar: Risk-Based Self-Assurance - Aligning Frameworks with ASQA’s Regulatory Model

Join Kevin Ekendahl and Lucia Cerullo as they discuss how RTO’s should implement a Risk-Based Self-Assurance Approach and aligning it with ASQA’s Regulatory Model.

Webinar: New Standards – VET Workforce

In this session, led by Kevin Ekendahl, we will focus on Quality Area 3: VET workforce in the Outcome Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations 2025.

Webinar: New Standards – Governance

Join Kevin Ekendahl for an essential session focused on Quality Area 4: Governance under the Standards for RTOs 2025. This webinar will unpack how effective governance practices and a commitment to continuous improvement form the foundation of quality and integrity in vocational education and training (VET) delivery.

Webinar: New Standards – Compliance Standards

Join Kevin Ekendahl for a focused session on the Compliance Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations, a critical component of the Standards for RTOs 2025

Webinar: The New Standards are here: What every VET professional needs to know

The 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations have arrived, bringing significant changes to how quality is defined and assessed across the VET sector. Join us as we unpack the key shifts in the new Outcomes Standards Compliance Requirements.

Deep Dive Webinar: Risk Management for RTOs: Strategies for Mitigating Risk in a Risk Based Regulatory World

This 90 minute deep dive will unpack the regulatory framework and explore strategies for identifying, addressing and mitigating risk in your organisation.

Deep Dive Webinar: How to unpack qualification packaging rules

This webinar provides a comprehensive 9-step process to effectively unpack and understand these rules.

eLearn: Understanding VET 2025

Whether you're a new educator, or industry advisor, understanding the structure and purpose of VET is key to appreciating its impact on Australia's economic and social development.