In this powerful episode, Angela Connell-Richards sits down with assessment expert Maciek Fibriek to unpack one of the most critical topics under the new 2025 Standards—assessment practices and audit readiness.

Together, they dive deep into:

✅ What’s actually changed under Standard 1.3
✅ Why fit-for-purpose assessment means contextualising for your learner cohort
✅ How to test, validate, and align your tools to ensure compliance
✅ The role of AI in developing assessments—myths, risks, and best practice
✅ Real-world audit insights and red flags to avoid
✅ Why consistent validation and a culture of compliance are key

Maciek shares practical strategies, client stories, and common compliance pitfalls, including what ASQA is really looking for when they review your assessments. From AI-generated tools to LMS adaptations, no stone is left unturned.

Whether you’re preparing for audit, re-registration, or just want peace of mind—this episode will guide you on how to create assessments that are valid, reliable, and aligned to industry outcomes.

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Join host Angela Connell-Richards as she opens each episode with a burst of insight and inspiration. Discover why compliance is your launchpad to success, not a limitation.

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Thank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast!

We’re excited to have you join us as we focus on the Revised Standards for RTOs in 2025. Together, we’ll explore key changes, compliance strategies, and actionable insights to help your RTO thrive under the new standards.

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In this episode of the RTO Superhero Podcast, Angela Connell-Richards and Lauren Hollows explore the essential elements of structured and engaging training that meets compliance under Standards 1.1 & 1.2. They break down how to design well-paced training programs, avoid the pitfalls of condensed courses, and ensure students remain engaged throughout their learning journey.

🎙️ Key discussion points include:
✅ The importance of structured and paced training – How to align with compliance requirements while maintaining student engagement.
✅ The risks of condensed courses – Understanding why rushing training delivery can lead to poor outcomes and non-compliance.
✅ Engaging students effectively – Strategies to keep learners motivated and involved throughout their training.
✅ Balancing compliance with industry needs – How to structure training that is both practical and compliant.
✅ Common mistakes in training delivery – Avoiding pitfalls that could put your RTO at risk.

Angela and Lauren provide practical strategies, compliance insights, and real-world examples to help RTOs deliver training that drives student success while meeting regulatory standards.

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Join host Angela Connell-Richards as she opens each episode with a burst of insight and inspiration. Discover why compliance is your launchpad to success, not a limitation.

Connect with fellow RTO professionals in our free Facebook groups: the RTO Community and RTO Job Board. Visit rtosuperhero.au/groups to join today.

Wrap up with gratitude and guidance. Subscribe, leave a review, and join our community as we continue supporting your compliance journey in vocational education.

Support the show

Thank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast!

We’re excited to have you join us as we focus on the Revised Standards for RTOs in 2025. Together, we’ll explore key changes, compliance strategies, and actionable insights to help your RTO thrive under the new standards.

Stay connected with the RTO Community:

• RTO Job Board Facebook
• RTO Job Board LinkedIn
• RTO Community Facebook

📌 Don’t forget to:
✔ Subscribe to the RTO Superhero Podcast so you never miss an episode!
✔ Share this episode with your RTO network—compliance is a team effort!

🎙 Listen now and get ahead of the compliance changes before it’s too late!

📢 Want even more compliance insights? Subscribe to our EduStream YouTube Channel for our FAQ series on the New Standards for RTOs 2025! 🎥

🔗 Subscribe now: EduStream by Vivacity Coaching

✉️ Email us at hello@vivacity.com.au
📞 Call us on 1300 729 455
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In this episode of the RTO Superhero Podcast, host Angela Connell-Richards is joined once again by Maciek Fibrich, RTO coach and compliance expert, to unpack the major changes in Quality Area 3 – VET Workforce Management under the new 2025 Standards for RTOs.

With a fresh focus on whole-of-organisation workforce management, these changes mean that compliance is no longer just the responsibility of trainers and assessors—it now extends to all staff, from administration to leadership. Angela and Maciek explore:

✅ VET Workforce Management – How the new standards shift from trainer-only requirements to a holistic workforce approach, ensuring all RTO staff are appropriately trained and developed.
✅ Professional Development for All Staff – Why continuing professional development (CPD) is now required for all employees, including administration, management, and support staff.
✅ Position Descriptions & Compliance Responsibilities – The importance of clearly defining compliance responsibilities across all roles, and ensuring CEOs and managers fully understand their obligations.
✅ Engaging Industry Experts in Training – The new flexibility to involve industry experts in training delivery without requiring them to hold a Cert IV in Training and Assessment—and what RTOs need to do to ensure compliance.
✅ Industry Expert Registers & Competency Systems – How RTOs can document, verify, and manage industry experts, including mapping industry expertise and maintaining a register of specialists.
✅ Co-Assessment with Industry Experts – How experts can support assessment alongside qualified trainers, ensuring stronger industry relevance without compromising compliance.
✅ Risk Management & Implementation Steps – How RTOs should assess risks, update policies, and implement change

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Join host Angela Connell-Richards as she opens each episode with a burst of insight and inspiration. Discover why compliance is your launchpad to success, not a limitation.

Wrap up with gratitude and guidance. Subscribe, leave a review, and join our community as we continue supporting your compliance journey in vocational education.

Support the show

Thank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast!

We’re excited to have you join us as we focus on the Revised Standards for RTOs in 2025. Together, we’ll explore key changes, compliance strategies, and actionable insights to help your RTO thrive under the new standards.

Stay connected with the RTO Community:

• RTO Job Board Facebook
• RTO Job Board LinkedIn
• RTO Community Facebook

📌 Don’t forget to:
✔ Subscribe to the RTO Superhero Podcast so you never miss an episode!
✔ Share this episode with your RTO network—compliance is a team effort!

🎙 Listen now and get ahead of the compliance changes before it’s too late!

📢 Want even more compliance insights? Subscribe to our EduStream YouTube Channel for our FAQ series on the New Standards for RTOs 2025! 🎥

🔗 Subscribe now: EduStream by Vivacity Coaching

✉️ Email us at hello@vivacity.com.au
📞 Call us on 1300 729 455
🖥️ Visit us at vivacity.com.au