Season 5 · Episode 10
VET Workforce Management & Industry Experts – What RTOs Need to Know with Maciek Fibrich
Angela is joined by Maciek Fibrich to unpack the major changes in Quality Area 3 – VET Workforce Management under the new 2025 Standards. With a fresh focus on whole-of-organisation workforce management.
9 April 202521 min
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Show Notes
- VET Workforce Management—how the new standards shift from trainer-only requirements to a holistic workforce approach
- Professional Development for All Staff—why CPD is now required for all employees
- Position Descriptions & Compliance Responsibilities—clearly defining compliance responsibilities across all roles
- Engaging Industry Experts in Training—new flexibility to involve industry experts without requiring Cert IV TAE
- Industry Expert Registers & Competency Systems—how to document, verify, and manage industry experts
- Co-Assessment with Industry Experts—how experts can support assessment alongside qualified trainers
Key Takeaways
- Compliance now extends to all staff, not just trainers
- CPD is required for all employees including admin and management
- Industry experts can now be involved in training without Cert IV TAE
- Maintain an industry expert register with mapped expertise
Resources Mentioned
- Industry Expert Engagement Guide
- Workforce Documentation Checklist
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