Season 5 · Episode 1
Adapting to New Training Standards: Compliance and Risk Management in RTOs with Lauren Boon-Hollows
In this power-packed first episode of 2025, Angela is joined by Lauren Hollows to unpack what the Revised Standards for RTOs really mean—and why waiting to prepare could cost you big. Learn the risks of leaving compliance to the last minute and how to create a compliance culture.
24 January 202550 min
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Show Notes
- Preparing for new training standards—what's changing from 1 July 2025 and why it matters
- Risk management and compliance in VET—risk rating courses based on delivery and cohort
- Navigating VET compliance and risk—integrating risk management into policies and procedures
- Improving recognition of current competencies—how to adapt assessment for diverse learners
- Preparing for VET audit changes—how ASQA's practice guides and AI tools can fast-track readiness
- Implications of new training standards—why creating a compliance culture is more important than ever
Key Takeaways
- Only 40% of RTOs have looked at updating their documents for the revised standards
- Policies now need sections explaining what they mean in practice for students and staff
- Risk rate every course based on ASQA risk priority areas, delivery volume, and cohort vulnerability
- AI tools like Miro can help create flowcharts to make policies easier to follow
- Translation of policies for students with basic literacy is essential for compliance
Resources Mentioned
- Preparation Timeline Template
- EduStream YouTube Channel
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