TAC Talks Ep 23 - Industry, Employer and Community Engagement: Key Insights for RTOs
Welcome to TAC Talks, this 12-minute podcast dives into the dynamic realm of industry, employer, and community engagement in vocational education and training. In this episode, we focus specifically on Outcome Standard 1.2 from the 2025 standards. Siobhan Gallagher, an experienced auditor and former RTO owner, discusses the value of stakeholder engagement and its impact on enhancing training and assessment strategies.
The episode explores the importance of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including industry representatives, employers, and community leaders. Siobhan provides practical examples and insights on how RTOs can harness feedback to ensure training reflects current industry practices, ultimately benefiting students, RTOs, and the workforce. Strategies discussed include conducting stakeholder analysis, leveraging industry experts, and fostering ongoing relationships for continuous improvement.
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TAC Talks Ep 22 - Facilities, Resources and Equipment
In this 8-minute episode of TAC Talks, Russell Docking explores how the 2025 Registration Standards—particularly Outcome Standard 1.8—emphasizes the importance of fit-for-purpose, safe, accessible, and sufficient training environments. Learn how RTOs can align their training delivery with real-world workplace conditions, manage third-party provisions, and mitigate risks associated with work-integrated learning. This episode also highlights strategies for compliance and maintaining quality outcomes for students and employers.
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More information is available in the TAC Fact Sheet: Facilities, Resources, and Equipment https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/fact-sheet-facilities-resources-and-equipmentÂ
For a copy of the transcript, click here: https://www.wa.gov.au/media/44052 Published 11/07/2025
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TAC Talks Ep 21 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories - Amy Hunt
This is the final episode of TAC Talk series on Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories where spotlight people who are making significant strides in vocational training.
In this episode, we speak to Amy Hunt, a trailblazer in a traditionally male-dominated sphere who emerged as the winner of both the WA and Australian Apprentice of the Year awards. Her experience as a woman in this field provides rich insights into the importance of diversity initiatives and fostering inclusivity, underscoring the need for visibility and education.
Amy's story encourages young women and other potential learners considering a career in non-traditional fields, championing the idea of facing the unknown bravely and taking a leap of faith.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking further information on fostering supportive environments for diversity and inclusion.
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TAC Talks Ep 20 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories –Anthony Nelson-Burns
This is the third episode of the TAC Talk series on Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories where we spotlight people making significant strides in vocational education and training (VET).
This episode features Anthony Nelson-Burns, a remarkable individual who triumphed as the WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year and reached the finals of the National Training Awards in 2023. Anthony's journey is a testament to resilience. He overcame challenges and personal setbacks to achieve success in the engineering field and finishing his apprenticeship early.
Now, Anthony champions vocational training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, advocating for culturally sensitive approaches that reduce barriers and create a welcoming learning environment for all.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking further information on learning environments which promote and support the diversity of learners.
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TAC Talks Ep 19 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories – Anthony Georgeff
This episode is part of a series dedicated to amplifying excellence in WA VET through award winner stories. In this instalment, we are speaking with Anthony Georgeff, finalist for the Australian Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award at the Australian Training Awards.
Anthony shares his experiences engaging students and encourages listeners to consider literacy and language skills beyond immediate applications – highlighting the wider community issues that may impact student learning.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking further information on language literacy and numeracy support and student wellbeing.
More information on Read Write Now is available at https://www.read-write-now.org.au/.
Published 24/4/24
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