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TAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 21 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories - Amy HuntThis is the final episode of TAC Talk series on Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories where spotlight people who are making significant strides in vocational training.
In this episode, we speak to Amy Hunt, a trailblazer in a traditionally male-dominated sphere who emerged as the winner of both the WA and Australian Apprentice of the Year awards. Her experience as a woman in this field provides rich insights into the importance of diversity initiatives and fostering inclusivity, underscoring the need for visibility and education.
Amy's story encourages young women and other...2024-06-1914 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 20 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories –Anthony Nelson-BurnsThis is the third episode of the TAC Talk series on Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories where we spotlight people making significant strides in vocational education and training (VET).
This episode features Anthony Nelson-Burns, a remarkable individual who triumphed as the WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year and reached the finals of the National Training Awards in 2023. Anthony's journey is a testament to resilience. He overcame challenges and personal setbacks to achieve success in the engineering field and finishing his apprenticeship early.
Now, Anthony champions vocational training...2024-05-2711 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 19 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories – Anthony GeorgeffThis episode is part of a series dedicated to amplifying excellence in WA VET through award winner stories. In this instalment, we are speaking with Anthony Georgeff, finalist for the Australian Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award at the Australian Training Awards.
Anthony shares his experiences engaging students and encourages listeners to consider literacy and language skills beyond immediate applications – highlighting the wider community issues that may impact student learning.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking further information on language literacy and numeracy support and student wellbeing.
...2024-04-2415 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 18 - Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories – Holly GudsellThis episode is part of a series dedicated to amplifying excellence in WA VET through award winner stories. In this instalment, we have the privilege of speaking with Holly Gudsell, WA and Australian VET Teacher/Trainer of the year. Holly speaks to us about her pivotal role in shaping the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer (AIEO) program. This program is founded upon several key principles, including:
Incorporation of the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning, which are central to Aboriginal Pedagogy (8ways.online)
Adoption of Trauma-Informed Care Principles
Emphasis on the Three C’s: Communication, Cultural Safety, and Co...2024-03-2723 min
The Military LeaderMG Curt Taylor - Training for the Changing Character of War"If you bring a cell phone to NTC, you'll be found and targeted."In this episode, we get an inside look at how the Army's National Training Center creates tough, realistic training rotations to ensure that Soldiers and units are ready to win the first fight.GuestMajor General Curt Taylor is the Commanding General of the National Training Center (NTC) and Fort Irwin, California. NTC is the Army's premier training center and one of the three installations solely dedicated to making the Army's units and leaders ready for the next fight.2024-02-071h 07TAC TalksTAC Talks Shorts Ep 17 - Fraudulent CertificatesFraudulent certificates can affect the reputation of your RTO and undermine the quality of the VET sector. This 6-minute episode provides information on safeguarding your qualifications and mitigating this risk by boosting certificate security and verifying incoming certificates.
Reporting any encountered fraud to the affected RTO, police, and TAC (if applicable) further strengthens your defence.
More information on this topic is available in the TAC Fact Sheet: Issuing Testamurs and Statements of Attainment
For a copy of the transcript click here.
Published 17/01/2024
2024-01-1706 minTAC TalksTAC Talk Shorts Ep 16 - Complying with relevant legal requirementsThis short 5 minute podcast provides information on Clauses 8.5 and 8.6 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.
The Standards for RTOs state that RTOs must comply with Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to its operations; and that staff and clients need to be informed of these regulatory requirements and any changes that are made that affect the services delivered. This podcast explores what this could include and how RTOs could communicate this information. For a copy of the transcript click here: https://www.wa.gov.au/media/43396
Published 13 December 20232023-12-1305 minTAC TalksTAC Talk Shorts Ep 15 - Complaints and what to do about themNobody likes complaints and for many RTOs, receiving a complaint from a learner or other stakeholder may be confronting. However responding to complaints can be a useful and important process.
This short 4 minute podcast provides information around Standard 6 of the Standards for RTOs on complaints and how they can provide an understanding of an RTOs clients’ expectations and experiences.
More information on this topic is available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: RTO Complaints and Appeals
Transcript available here: https://www.wa.gov.au/media/42894
Published 15 November 2023
2023-11-1504 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 14 – Marketing and AdvertisingThis podcast provides further information on Standards 4 and 5 of the Standards for RTOs, which require RTOs to provide accurate and accessible information about themselves, their services, and their performance. It also requires RTOs to ensure that each prospective and current learner is properly informed.
The podcast explores the concept of providing prospective students with the information they need to make an informed decision about which RTO will best meet their learning needs and career objectives. It does this by discussing three key areas:
What learners can get out of the training
What students need to put...2023-10-1011 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 13 - Equivalence and Awarding CreditThis podcast navigates the complex topic of equivalence in the VET environment, including how it applies to awarding credit.
Equivalence is often misunderstood in the VET sector, and when used incorrectly, it can have significant implications for the integrity of training and assessment. This podcast provides clarity on the specific meanings of equivalence in the VET sector, and how to use it as intended.
The podcast also discusses when and how credit can be used appropriately, and the links between equivalence and awarding credit.
More information on this topic is available in the:2023-09-2016 minTAC TalksTAC Talk Shorts Ep 12 - Notifying TAC of Third Party ArrangementsTAC Talk Shorts provide succinct information on relevant topics with tips on where to find further guidance.
This short 4 minute podcast provides information on RTO's requirements on reporting their Third Party arrangements to TAC.
More information on this topic is available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: Third Party Arrangements;
TAC Fact Sheet: Third Party Arrangements for the Third Party; and
Users’ Guide to the Standards for RTOs
uploaded 16 August 2023
2023-08-1604 minTAC TalksTAC Talk Shorts Ep 11 - Retaining Assessment EvidenceTAC Talk Shorts provide succinct information on relevant topics with tips on where to find further guidance.
This short 4 minute podcast provides information on what RTOs needs to retain to meet their obligations for managing information.
More information on this topic is available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: Records Management; and
Users’ Guide to the Standards for RTOs
uploaded 19 July 2023
2023-07-1904 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 10 - Protecting Learners when there are Industry Licensing OutcomesIt's hard to think of an industry area where there are not some specific requirements to work in a job in that industry. The details of those requirements range depending on what industry thinks is critical so that the job is done safely and well. These details sit on a spectrum, ranging from industry taking unskilled workers and training them on the job, through to specific qualification requirements or national requirements that form part of a license or registration.
This podcast explores this spectrum and how it is important to ensure any licensing outcomes are clearly understood by your R...2022-12-1414 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 9 - Transition ArrangementsClause 1.26 and 1.27 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 outlines the transition and teach out arrangements for RTOs when a training product has been superseded or removed or deleted. Because the arrangements are different for when products are superseded vs removed or deleted, we do have some confusion in the sector. This confusion also happens regarding enrolments.
This podcast provides clarity around Clauses 1.26 and 1.27 of the Standards for RTOs in relation to transition and teach out arrangements for RTOs.
More information on this topic is available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: Transition and Tea...2022-12-1412 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 8 - Industry EngagementVocational education and training (VET) enables the skilling of people for industry and the workplace. This means that the training and assessment delivered by registered training organisations (RTO) should accurately reflect workplace requirements.
Effective industry engagement enables RTOs to reflect the needs of industry and current workplace requirements. This podcast examines Clauses 1.5, 1.6 and 1.13b of the Standards for RTOs in relation to industry engagement and what this means for RTOs.
More information on this topic is available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: Industry Engagement; and
TAC Fact Sheet: Vocational Competence and Industry Currency
upl...2022-09-1214 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 7 - Trainer and Assessor RequirementsTAC frequently receives questions on the requirements for trainers and assessors in the VET sector.
Common questions include - Why am I not qualified to train or assess in the VET sector when I have a Bachelor of Education, or higher level qualification in adult education, and previous teaching experience? Why are these qualifications or former experience not considered ‘sufficient’? What vocational and industry skills do I need to become a VET practitioner?
This podcast answers these commonly asked questions and provides information on:
specifications within the Standards for RTOs;
credentials you must hold to b...2022-08-3010 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 6 - Who is TAC and What is its Role?
The Training Accreditation Council is Western Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) Regulator responsible for the quality assurance and recognition of VET services in WA.
Join both the Chairperson of the Council, Anne Driscoll and A/Director Training Regulation, Lisa Barron for this podcast that discusses the role of the Council and its guiding principles, why WA has a State based VET Regulator and insights into TAC's regulatory functions and current strategy.
More information on this topic is also available via the TAC website under 'About Us' at the following links:
The Training Accreditation Council
R...2022-07-2520 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 5 - Identifying and Meeting Learner Needs
Every learner is unique, they have had different experiences, undergone different learning, have different learning styles, different ambitions and motivations, and have different challenges. The RTO therefore, should develop responsive training and assessment strategies that reflect their understanding of varying learner needs.
This podcast unpacks the requirements in Clauses 1.1, 1.2 and 1.7, Standard 4 and Clauses 5.1 and 5.2b of the Standards for RTOs and provides insights on strategies RTOs can adopt to support and meet individual learner needs.
More information on this topic is also available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: Identifying and Meeting Learner Needs
T...2022-06-1412 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 4 - Amount of TrainingThe term "Amount of Training" refers to the time a learner is to be formally engaged with the RTO in structured learning activities. The amount of training determined must be sufficient to enable the learner to meet the requirements of the nationally recognised Training Product in which they are enrolled, whether that is a single unit of competency, a skill set or a qualification.
This podcast unpacks Clauses 1.1 and 1.2 of the Standards for RTOs in relation to amount of training and the responsibilities of the RTO.
More information on this topic is also available in...2022-04-2611 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 3 - Delivery of the Training and Education Training PackageThe quality of training and assessment in the TAE Training and Education Training Package and specifically in the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is pivotal to the quality of delivery in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector overall.
This podcast examines Clauses 1.22 – 1.25 of the Standards for RTOs that detail specific requirements for RTOs that deliver training products from the TAE Training Package.
More information on this topic is also available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: Delivery of Training and Assessment Qualifications
uploaded 1 December 2021
2021-12-0111 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep 2 - Understanding Fee ProtectionMore information on this topic is available in the Users Guide to the Standards for RTOs.
This podcast unpacks Clause 7.3 of the Standards for RTOs in relation to fee protection where learner fees are collected in advance.
uploaded 30 July 2021
2021-07-3009 minTAC TalksTAC Talks Ep1 - Do Units of Competency have an Australian Qualifications Framework level
This podcast explores the topic of how units fit into the Australian Qualifications Framework.
More information on this topic is available in the:
TAC Fact Sheet: The Australian Qualifications Framework and Units of Competency
The Users Guide to the Standards for RTOs
uploaded 4 June 2021
2021-06-0409 min
The TacTalksDaniel's Dilemna - Who's to replace Mourinho at Spurs?In this episode, I give my view on Mourinho's controversial sacking and analyze the Champions League semi-final first leg games from this week...2021-05-0241 minThe TacTalksChampions League R&P - PSG HOLD ON TO KNOCK BAYERN OUTIn this episode, I go back to 3 of the 4 second leg games from the Champions League quarter-finals and evaluate the different teams' game plans, execution, and performance. I also give a small preview of what to expect in the semi-finals with Real Madrid facing Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea and PSG up against Pep's Man City...2021-04-1829 minThe TacTalksEl Clasico Review: Did Barcelona deserve a point?I go over the best games from the weekend including El Clasico, Tottenham v Man Utd, and Man City v Leeds United...2021-04-1228 minThe TacTalksMbappe breaks Bayern at the AllianzIn this episode, I go over the first leg games of the Champions League quarter-finals including Bayern v PSG and discuss the tactical approaches taken by each team and how certain approaches worked while others didn't...2021-04-0924 minThe TacTalksSaturday Review and Preview - How Liverpool and Real Madrid fared in the league and what it means for TuesdayIn this episode, I go over a few of the games that were played on Saturday and offer a more in-depth tactical insight into certain fixtures and how team strategies affected the matches' outcomes...2021-04-0436 minThe TacTalksThe Champions League Quarter-FinalsIn this episode, I go over the remaining 8 teams in this season's Champions League to talk about the systems each team plays, what to expect from each team in terms of style of play, and how certain teams may adjust their approach to exploit their opposition's weaknesses and nullify their strengths.2021-03-2822 minThe TacTalksThe Evolution of Total Football and Juego de PosicionIn this episode, I dive into two of the most influential methodologies in football history and their origins with a particular interest in Pep Guardiola's game model and his adaptability across the different teams that he coached.2021-03-2538 minThe TacTalksTottenham and MourinhoWhat is going on at Tottenham? Is it the players or Mourinho? In this episode, we review Mourinho's performance as head coach at Tottenham so far and break the down the struggles at the N17.2021-03-2137 min
The Along Come Norwich Podcast"Emi's bloody knee" - ACN Pod 19Mick Dennis joins the ACN folk immediately after the Brentford win to talk about how far this team can go, and the news from that shit-tip down the road last week.
1:08 Mick Hangs With Delia
2:12 Brentford Review
5:18 Emi Love In
7:45 Farkewatch & Tactalks
10:21 Bournemouth & Wednesday Trips
12:41 Mr & Mrs Zimmerman Snr
14:25 Plan B
16:49 Coaching Improvements
10:29 How far can we go?
28:06 Identity crisis
37:32 Sad scottish bastard
48:31 ACN Mailbag
55:15 ACN Quiz2018-10-291h 02