RTO Information
Getting help
If you decide there are benefits for your business in using skills recognition, you can seek assistance from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Watch out for this logo to guarantee that the training provider you choose will understand the national standards developed by your industry in partnership with government. They will be able to offer nationally recognised qualifications to your staff when training gaps are identified.
Finding an RTO
You may want to shop around for an RTO that suits you. You can search for RTOs using the self evaluation tool. Alternatively your industry association may recommend a suitable one.
RTO checklist for Industry
- Is it a Registered Training Organisation? (which uses objective, measurable and nationally agreed standards)
- Will the RTO measure all the skills in your organisation or only the ones they provide training courses for?
- Can the RTO tailor training to meet the specific needs of your organisation as well as the national standards, and has it done recognition work in similar industries?
- Is the RTO willing to let you (the employer) drive the process, enlisting their help in achieving your goals?
- Will the RTO come into your workplace and familiarise themselves with employee jobs, roles and documentation?
- Will the RTO use a discussion-based approach with staff around what they can do?
- What sort of evidence do they expect staff to provide to demonstrate competency? For example, will they look at work records on a computer or is there a fixed rule about presenting evidence in a folder or on a CD?
- What approach do they take to assessment?
- How will the RTO support staff in identifying and finding evidence?
- Will the RTO go into the workplace to brief staff on what is happening?
- Who are the trainers, and do they have the necessary qualifications and experience for your recognition activity?
- What support can the RTO provide for candidates with disadvantages, such as limitations in language, literacy, numeracy, writing or reading, or a specific disability?
- Consider your competencies
- See qualifications that match
- Find an RTO to assess you
It's new and improved!
Almost 200 students and employees across New South Wales have helped design the latest version of skillsrecognition.nsw.gov.au.
Part of a study set up in 11 locations, their feedback has simplified and improved how the site works. So it's now even easier for anyone to see how valuable their existing skills are.
Skills Recognition Conference May 2009
View the project resources and video of speakers from the Skills Recognition Conference May 2009.
