Welcome to the first episode of the RTO Superhero Podcast for 2025! Join host Angela Connell-Richards and special guest, industry expert Lauren Hollows, as they dive into the exciting yet challenging world of the Revised Standards for RTOs.

This episode is like dropping into a real conversation between two experienced consultants who live and breathe compliance. Angela and Lauren explore why preparing now is crucial for the upcoming changes set to take effect on 1 July 2025. From key changes in the standards to practical strategies for readiness, you’ll get a mix of insightful advice, actionable steps, and a few laughs along the way.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding the Revised Standards: What are they, and why do they matter for your RTO’s future?
• Why Procrastination is Your Worst Enemy: The risks of waiting until the last minute to comply.
• Tools from ASQA: Discover ASQA’s Practice Guides and how they can help you navigate the transition. Access them here: ASQA Practice Guides.
• Have Your Say: Don’t miss your chance to provide feedback on the standards by completing the ASQA survey before Monday, 27 January 2025. Share your voice here: ASQA Survey.

Angela and Lauren also discuss how AI technology is transforming policy creation and the importance of building a compliance culture across your entire organisation. With engaging stories and expert tips, this episode sets the stage for a year of preparation and success.

Ready to be an RTO superhero? Take action now:

1. Check out the ASQA Practice Guides for detailed resources to get started.
2. Participate in the ASQA survey before it closes on 27 January 2025.
3. Subscribe to the RTO Superhero Podcast for more episodes packed with guidance and insider tips.

Let’s make 2025 your RTO’s best year yet! Listen now, and don’t forget to share this episode with your team and fellow compliance champions.

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Thank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast!

We’re excited to have you join us as we focus on the Revised Standards for RTOs in 2025. Together, we’ll explore key changes, compliance strategies, and actionable insights to help your RTO thrive under the new standards.

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Discover the future of vocational education as industry mavens Marie from Compliance Assist and Angela from Vivacity unravel the complexities of RTO regulatory changes. Our latest episode promises to guide you through the maze of new assessment standards and the shifting regulatory environment. We tackle the critical balance between the government's hardline on quality assurance and ASQA's supportive ethos, providing exclusive insights into the implications these regulations have on the 'fit and proper person' criteria. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone invested in the present and future state of RTO audits and the VET sector's evolution.

As the Australian government's funding strategies fluctuate, so too does the landscape for Registered Training Organizations. Our guests discuss the readiness of RTOs to trial new educational standards, the move from a nurturing to a more punitive regulatory stance, and how these trends may affect industry motivation and educational quality. Tune in to glean expert viewpoints on the preparation needed for RTOs to navigate re-registration processes and understand the effects of funding shifts on state harmonization and the rise of non-accredited training. This episode is an invaluable resource for stakeholders aiming to remain proactive and well-informed during this transformative period for vocational education.

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Support the show

Thank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast!

We’re excited to have you join us as we focus on the Revised Standards for RTOs in 2025. Together, we’ll explore key changes, compliance strategies, and actionable insights to help your RTO thrive under the new standards.

Stay connected with the RTO Community:

• RTO Job Board Facebook
• RTO Job Board LinkedIn
• RTO Community Facebook

📢 Your Compliance Toolkit:

🌟 Subscribe for new episodes packed with insights on the Revised Standards

✉️ Email us at hello@vivacity.com.au

📞 Call us on 1300 729 455

🖥️ Visit us at vivacity.com.au

🔗 Connect with Angela on LinkedIn

🐤 Tweet us @vivacitycoach or @angelatkconnell

🎬 Watch us on YouTube for content that inspires and informs

In this episode of the enlightening 2024 RTO Roundtable Series, Lauren Hollows from Aniwaya Education Services continues the insightful dialogue on Clause 4 with Angela Connell-Richards of Vivacity and Katya Holker from Hawkeye Consultancy. This discussion hones in on the critical aspects of ensuring integrity, fairness, and transparency in the delivery of RTO services, an imperative stride towards elevating the sector's standing and operational ethos.

Diving deeper than ever before, our experts examine the draft standards' call for RTOs to transcend traditional policy statements, urging a transformation in how services are delivered with unwavering integrity, fairness, and transparency. Katya initiates the conversation by reflecting on the alignment with existing marketing practices and the challenges of ethical decision-making within organisations. The discourse expands to explore mechanisms for resolving potential conflicts and supporting ethical practices at all organisational levels.

Angela enriches the conversation by emphasising the anticipated requirement for a comprehensive Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics, delineating the ethical standards expected across the board. She sheds light on the necessity for access and equity policies that encapsulate equal opportunities, alongside training initiatives aimed at embedding these principles within the organisational fabric. The discussion highlights the anticipated procedural changes, including modifications to employment contracts and enrolment agreements to reflect these enhanced governance standards.

The trio navigates the practicalities of embedding integrity, fairness, and transparency into daily operations, challenging RTOs to engage in meaningful dialogues about what these values signify within their unique contexts. They advocate for transparent communication practices, sharing insights on the potential for such openness to foster improved business operations and a shared understanding of organisational goals among all team members.

Tune in to this must-listen episode for a deep dive into the nuances of implementing Clause 4's governance requirements within your RTO. Discover practical advice, innovative strategies, and thought-provoking insights aimed at guiding RTOs through the complex landscape of operationalising these foundational values.

Send us a text

Support the show

Thank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast!

We’re excited to have you join us as we focus on the Revised Standards for RTOs in 2025. Together, we’ll explore key changes, compliance strategies, and actionable insights to help your RTO thrive under the new standards.

Stay connected with the RTO Community:

• RTO Job Board Facebook
• RTO Job Board LinkedIn
• RTO Community Facebook

📢 Your Compliance Toolkit:

🌟 Subscribe for new episodes packed with insights on the Revised Standards

✉️ Email us at hello@vivacity.com.au

📞 Call us on 1300 729 455

🖥️ Visit us at vivacity.com.au

🔗 Connect with Angela on LinkedIn

🐤 Tweet us @vivacitycoach or @angelatkconnell

🎬 Watch us on YouTube for content that inspires and informs