Professional Development for VET Trainers

    Trainers Professional Development

    Role-specific professional development for trainers and assessors. Build your practice, maintain currency, and stay compliant with the Outcome Standards 2025.

    Angela Connell-Richards presenting the VET Trainers PD Series — professional development for vocational education trainers and assessors across Australia

    Why Trainers PD Matters

    Under the Standards for RTOs, trainers and assessors are required to maintain current skills, knowledge, and industry currency. Professional development must be ongoing, relevant, and evidence-based.

    Attendance at Trainers PD sessions provides documented evidence of professional development that supports workforce compliance records and audit preparation.

    What the Sessions Focus On

    Assessment Practice

    Design valid assessments and make sound judgements

    Training Delivery

    Meet training delivery requirements under the Standards

    Validation Expectations

    Understand validation and moderation obligations

    Compliance Changes

    Stay current with audit focus areas

    Practical and Role-Based

    Sessions focus on practical application, supporting trainers to apply requirements directly in their teaching, assessment, and validation activities.

    We avoid theory-only delivery. Every session emphasises real practice with examples, case studies, and actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.

    Live online sessions
    Experienced VET professionals
    Interactive and discussion-based
    Immediate application

    Professional Development Evidence

    Attendance can be used as evidence of professional development and supports workforce compliance records. All participants receive a certificate of attendance for their PD register.

    90
    Minutes per session
    CPD
    Certificate provided

    Who Trainers PD Is For

    Whether you're new to training or a seasoned practitioner, this series helps you stay current and compliant.

    • Trainers and assessors
    • New trainers entering delivery roles
    • Trainers returning after time away
    • Staff maintaining PD and currency records
    • Subject matter experts involved in delivery

    Benefits for Your Practice

    • Clear understanding of your Standards obligations
    • Practical techniques for training and assessment
    • Evidence for your competency and currency records
    • Strategies for continuous improvement
    • Access to recordings for 30 days
    • Certificate of attendance for PD hours
    Angela Connell-Richards - Trainer's Edge Series Facilitator
    Series Facilitator

    Angela Connell-Richards

    CEO & Founder, Vivacity Coaching & Consulting

    Angela is the CEO and Founder of Vivacity Coaching & Consulting and the host of the RTO Superhero Podcast. She leads Vivacity's training and advisory work for RTOs across Australia, with a particular focus on governance, compliance, and the Standards for RTOs 2025.

    Angela brings clarity and structure to every session, helping trainers and assessors build confidence in their compliance obligations under the Outcome Standards 2025.

    View Angela's full profile

    Upcoming Trainers PD Sessions

    Join Sam on the first Thursday of each month at 3:00pm AEST/AEDT.

    Support Ongoing Trainer Compliance

    Trainers PD supports ongoing capability, confidence, and compliance across your training team.