Unlocking 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.
11 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT
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.
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-equipment
For a copy of the transcript, click here: https://www.wa.gov.au/media/44052 Published 11/07/2025
18 Jun 2024TRANSCRIPT
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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Unlocking Industry, Employer and Community Engagement: Key Insights for RTOs
Published 21 Jul 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] The sound comes standard states, engagement with industry employer and community representatives effectively informs the industry relevance of training offered by the RTO. There are a number of performance indicators linked to the outcome standard, the indicators and sales will help RTOs demonstrate that they meet in their requirements through measurable outcome and processes of continuous improvement, the intent of this standard is threefold, firstly to ensure that RTOs are engaging with the correct stakeholders, secondly how RTOs are using the feedback they receive from stakeholders and finally to ensure the training practices reflect current industry practices. […]
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