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New Foundation Skills Strategy released As we prepare to take some time out for the Holidays, I see that the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) has been hard at work, and have just released the new, National Foundation Skills Strategy (2025 to 2035). This replaces the...

What’s in a name? Quite a lot, as it turns out. After 25 years trading as Blackwater Projects, I’m excited to share my new business name – Chemène Sinson. I know, it's not particularly original, but trading as - well, me - is exciting.  I am looking forward...

Registered training organisations (RTOs) with TAE40122 on scope are now in various stages of preparing for and commencing delivery of TAE40122. This process begins with choosing 6 elective units that are appropriate for their target learner cohorts, then deciding if and how to cluster...

This morning I noticed that ASQA has posted information about transition arrangements from TAE40116 to TAE40122, so thought I would pass it on. ASQA's post includes:

  • answers to questions about whether trainers need to update their Cert IV qualification
  • details of an extended transition period...

Welcome to 2023! I trust you had a relaxing break and your year is off to a good start. To ease you in to the new year I'd like to share this article from the World Economic Forum. It describes 3 critical skills that our students will...

I’m ecstatic to finally be able to announce that I have joined forces with Pop Education to develop a suite of TAE40122 learning and assessment materials to support diverse delivery modes. Why now, and why Pop Education? TAE40122 will be my fifth iteration of delivering and writing...

The endorsement of the latest TAE Training Package (what I assume will be Release 5) is set to be announced at any minute. We have been working hard behind the scenes to plan our TAE40122 learning and assessment materials. This will be the 5th iteration of the...

Warning: This post contains jargon!  It is for people with an interest in the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.  Read at your own risk! What survey!? In September I invited various TAE providers to complete a survey.  The survey asked respondents about their hopes and dreams...

Two days of outstanding presentations and discussions at Community Colleges Australia's national conference has left me feeling energised and optimistic about changes that are starting to happen in ACE and VET.  I was the conference MC and appreciated my front-row seat to all the insightful presentations...

Q: Where's an LLN specialist when you need one? A: At Velg Training’s National VET Conference in November! This year, LLN guru Jo Medlin and I get to chat about all things LLN and VET. In our conversation, we will answer some of the burning questions VET practitioners have about...