About this workshop

The functions to select, engage, induct and verify suitability of trainers and assessors to provide training from nationally recognised units of competency is a critical aspect for the RTO operations.

This workshop addresses the requirements to manage the professional development of educators in a registered training organisation to provide the necessary training and assessment against nationally recognised units of competency.

The workshop focus in the necessity to ensure that trainers and assessors meet the specific requirements defined in the Australian Quality Training Framework, the Standards for NVR RTOs, and the National Skills Standards Council determinations on the qualifications of trainers and assessment and monitor professional development to maximise quality outcomes for learners.

Aims

By participating in this workshop, participants will:

 

Determine human resources requirements for an RTO in accordance with AQTF, Standards for NVR RTOs, and NSSC determinations;
Engage RTO trainers and assessors by developing policies and procedures to verify trainers and assessors qualifications skills, experience and knowledge;
Develop induction processes for trainers and assessors in accordance with AQTF and Standards for NVR RTOs requirements;
Manage RTO trainer and assessor's performance;
Document and implement processes for offering of professional development opportunities to RTO trainers and assessors;
Evaluate and verify professional development.

Who should attend?

RTO managers, RTO Consultants, Directors of studies, Program coordinators, Academic managers, Compliance managers, Head trainers, trainers, assessors and any relevant VET professionals.

Pre-requisite

There are no pre-requisites for this workshop.

How you will benefit

By attending this workshop participants will understand the process of recruiting and managing trainers and assessors, determining professional development needs of trainers and assessors, recommending appropriate actions, coordinating professional development opportunities, monitoring completion of professional development activities and supporting training staff to increase knowledge and skills including through mentoring approaches.

What will you received?

  • Participant's Guide,
  • CD with templates,
  • Certificate of Participation.
  • Breakfast and lunch are included.

Workshop timetable

Date Location Timetable
8th December 2011

Perth - 344 Cambridge Street, Wembley, WA 6014

 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
8th February 2012

Sydney - 99 York St, Sydney, NSW 2000

10th February 2012

Brisbane - TBA

About the facilitators

Dr. Mo Kader
 Dr. Mo Kader

Mo Kader is a training, development and commerce professional with 12 years experience in integrating business frameworks with training and development. He is a tertiary and VET educator and an experienced business professional.

He is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute and Senior Associate at the Australasian Financial Services Institute. With university degrees in business, management, education and law, Mo's interests are in aligning training frameworks with educational and business outcomes.

 

Javier Amaro
  

Javier is the CEO of Insources Education. He has been involved in training and assessment in Australia and overseas for more than 15 years, developing different curriculum for the Business Industry.

Javier experience in the Australian's VET sector includes roles from trainer/facilitator/coach, to training consultant. Javier is currently the President of the Australian Society of Training and Development Incorporated (ADTSI).

Javier has published several articles for VET stakeholders and maintains an Education Blog.

With University and Vocational degrees in Education, Engineering, Auditing, Business Management and Marketing, Javier's vision is to contribute to the continuous improvement of the VET sector by aligning quality management systems with educational practices.

 

Workshop cost

Registration fees: $295 (includes a certificate of attendance)
Lunch and refreshments are provided.

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