March 2025 Members Lunch Box - Implementing the Rules of Evidence: Issues and how to avoid them

Overview

Clause 1.8 of the Standards for RTOs 2015 continues to be one of the most problematic compliance issues identified by ASQA at audit. The rules of evidence are one of the most fundamental principles of assessment in the VET sector, and while every assessor has covered these in their TAE, far too often these rules are not fully understood or implemented in the real world.

This session will explore each of the rules of evidence, unpacking each rule in plain English. It will review common issues identified within ASQA audits, including both assessment design issues and inadequate implementation practices. It will also put a spotlight on some common non-compliances and poor practices seen regularly. Attendees will walk away with a clearer understanding, beyond simple definitions, so that assessors are better able to ensure they are implementing the rules in their daily practice.

Key topics covered within the webinar

• Unpacking the Rules of Evidence
• The quality of assessment evidence
• Common issues with assessment design
• Common issues with implementation
•  Implementing the Rules in your daily practice

Webinar Recording

PowerPoint

• Power Point_Fullsides [4.9 KB]
• PowerPoint_Handouts [1  KB]

Chat Q&A Resources for reference

• Chat Q&A from Webinar [PDF 303 KB]
• Chat QA_question_responses_unanswered_live [PDF 208 KB]

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October 2025 Members Lunch Box - Empower your RTO to lead with Cultural Safety

Overview

This workshop offers a practical deep dive into Outcome Standard 2.5.2b of the 2025  Standards for RTOs, which requires creating a culturally safe learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We'll go beyond basic compliance to explore what cultural safety truly means and how you can effectively implement it in your courses. The session will cover a range of practical strategies and activities, including teaching methods that embed cultural safety, as well as how to build meaningful connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and businesses. 

Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to not only meet this new standard but also to create a genuinely inclusive and supportive educational setting.

Key topics covered within the webinar

• Cultural safety – what it is and what it isn’t
• Teaching strategies
• Connecting to Community and other stakeholders

Webinar Recording

PowerPoint

• PowerPoint_Fullslides
• PowerPoint Handouts

Chat Q&A resources

• Chat Q&A from webinar

Additional Resources

• Australians Together
• Creative Spirits Information - Aboriginal Land Councils
• NACCHO
• NATSIEC