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I subscribe to the Vision Australia newsletter and have just read a fascinating article that I wanted to pass on. I am constantly on the lookout for ways to support adult learners. One way we can do this is to ensure that the documents we ask...

This image—doctored up as it is—reminds me of how amazing nature can be, and reminds me of how amazed I felt last night when I had my first proper look at some of the digital resources that Pop Education is putting together for the TAE40122...

I subscribe to Seth Godin's daily blog.  Each day my email inbox is treated to a short - and wise - message. In this recent post, Seth covers some useful assumptions for teachers that I thought spoke volumes with few words. I found it worth reading.   And no,...

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...