The learning environment in the modern era has undergone immense changes. In the digital age, teachers, training providers and learners benefit from a myriad of learning resources available to them from the convenience of their own computer and without the former geographical constraints. Online learning resources are becoming increasingly sophisticated, prevalent and effective, and none more so than Learning Management Systems (LMS).

The Australian Government Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has released a Fact Sheet focused on how registered training organisations (RTOs) should engage and manage relationships with ‘third parties’. The document suggests measures that RTOs can take to ensure their third party arrangements meet certain standards and requirements.

From July 1, 2015, changes to the Australian Government’s VET FEE-HELP Guidelines were introduced for all new enrolments. The reforms are part of a wider improvement to the VET system, designed to help prevent deceitful providers exploiting the system and targeting vulnerable Australians. RTO Materials explores some of the key changes to the VET-FEE HELP Guidelines and how it might affect VET providers and students in Australia.