Author: Javier Amaro

When it comes to vocational training and education, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every training sector (industry) has unique requirements and every learner cohort has different set of needs, and goals. When designing training and assessment strategies, is it best to...

The balance between quality and compliance During almost a decade, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has repeatedly reported concerns about unduly short training provided by registered training organisations (RTOs). More recently, the regulator has included the amount of training in the...

Become fluent in the language of the virtual classroom. After almost two decades, virtual classrooms have become an expected part of the training mix. Most organisations already have invested in virtual classroom software and are now expecting that some percentage...

Back in 2017 I posted several questions about various strategies that can be used (with varied effectiveness) to enhance retention and recall. I posted the questions on several groups for VET training professionals and on my own personal thread and...

Using micro learning in VET. Recently, I had the privilege to present at the Industry Training Solutions Summit and one of the topics for discussion was the effect of micro learning in the workplace. As the discussion began, many claimed more...

Using Skill Sets to meet industry needs. Vocational Education and Training must provide solutions and support individuals and industry in Vocational Preparation and Vocational Development (Continuous Professional Development). Although our VET system is a leader in Vocational Preparation, mainly because...

Too many trainers still stand behind a podium, relying on content to drive learning. It’s time for those trainers and instructional designers working in the Vocational Education sector to realise that content is not what drives learning in VET. We...

When navigating a heavily regulated industry, such as our VET industry, you can find yourself in a sea of external and internal standards that require personnel compliance with processes, procedures and documentation. Designing and facilitating high-quality training is one approach...

Performing a needs analaysis is critical if enterprise RTOs want to manage their learning and performance initiatives and it’s equally important when delivering Nationally Recognised Training. But it’s the quality of the needs analysis that will have an effect on...

Vocational education and training professionals are all familiar with the common demand from employers and learners: achieve higher levels of learning and performance with fewer resources—and with employees spending less time away from their jobs. Flipped learning is one model...