Audit report VET Quality Framework Continuing registration as a national VET regulator (NVR) registered training organisation ORGANISATION DETAILS Organisation s legal name Geelong Ethnic communities Council Incorporated Trading name/s Diversitat RTO number 5819 CRICOS number N/A (audit includes CRICOS initial) AUDIT TEAM Lead auditor Auditor/s Technical adviser/s Christine Williams Samantha Byrnes n/a AUDIT DETAILS Application number/s 1048753 (CRICOS Initial) 1044009 (VET renewal) Audit number/s 1004409 Audit reason 1 Application - renewal VET Audit reason 2 Other - specify: CRICOS Initial Audit reason 3 n/a Activity type Site visit Address of site/s visited 7-9 Ryan Place, Geelong Victoria Date/s of audit 19, 20, 21 November 2013 Organisation s contact for audit Anna Sadeghi A/General Manager anna.sadeghi@diversitat.org.au 52242329 NVR standards audited All Standards for Continuing Registration BACKGROUND Organisational structure, including senior management authorities: Geelong Ethnic Communities Council is an incorporated association and a public benevolent institution trading as Diversitat. The organisation has 47 affiliated ethnic communities in Geelong. Each organisation provides two representatives to attend a by-monthly council meeting. From those representatives there are 10 elective representatives to the Board (Governing body). Trading names that sit under the legal entity are: Diversitat, 94.7 The Pulse (radio station) and Geelong Wholefoods (health food shop) The RTO is overarched by the Council Board, which is underpinned by a RTO structure of: a CEO and Page 1 of 12
Financial controller (for the whole organisation). The CEO is supported by senior managers, one for each business area, including the RTO. The RTO is supported by its own structure of General Manager Training. Core clients / target groups: Disadvantaged youth Culturally and linguistically diverse. Women returning to work, mature clients wanting to up skill. The client group is that of a larger number doing traineeships, approximately 50%. Approximately 70% funded. Turnover approximately 16 to 17 Million with funding approximately 6 million. This is for the whole organisation, not just the VET sector. Delivery venues: Interstate delivery is operated at client premises in the workplace; trainers/assessors attend the organisations for the conduct of training and assessment. Venues for delivery of poultry are in Ipswich and True Foods Ballarat. Fee revenue sources targeted Major fee revenue funding is through various Victorian state funding bodies, NSW is all fee-for-service. No funding through interstate. Current funding through Skills Victoria through the Victorian Training Guarantee, Adult Migrant English program (DIAC funding), Adult Community Education funding in Victoria. Scope of audit The following qualifications were scoped to be evaluated at the audit site visit: 1. CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care 2. CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care 3. CHC30712 Certificate III in Children s Services 4. TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 5. BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management 6. BSB51107 Diploma of Management 7. BSB51207 Diploma of Marketing 8. AHC30510 Certificate III in Poultry Production 9. AHC21010 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management 10. 22012VIC Certificate I in Vocational Preparation 11. 22128VIC Certificate I in Work Education 12. CUF50107 Diploma of Screen and Media 13. CUF20107 Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) 14. CUS50209 Diploma of Sound Production 15. CUS30209 Certificate III in Technical Production 16. FDF20111 Certificate II in Food Processing 17. FDF30111 Certificate III in Food Processing 18. HLT32512 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance 19. SIB20210 Certificate II in Nail Technology 20. SIB30110 Certificate III in Beauty Services 21. SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing 22. SIH20111 Certificate II in Hairdressing 23. SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness 24. SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness 25. SIT20307 Certificate II in Hospitality (Kitchen Operations) 26. SIT30307 Certificate III in Hospitality 27. TLI31610 Certificate III in Warehousing Operations After evaluating training and assessment strategies plus training and assessment materials for several qualifications, it was determined that the organisation has a systematic approach to the development of strategies and assessment using standard templates. As the evaluation of completed tools identified critical gaps, it was determined to conduct a sample of qualifications from the intended scope. The organisation s representative agreed that as the templates used do not allow for compliance with Standards SNR15.2 and SNR 15.5, the organisation would provide amended templates and revised/redeveloped strategies and assessments for a determined list of qualifications to be noted in the report. Page 2 of 12
Total number of current enrolments in RTO as at audit date: 2245 whole organisation 1885 VET students AUDIT SCOPE Code Qualification/Course/Unit name Mode/s of delivery/assessment* Current enrolments (If not yet on scope, record N/A) TAE40110 CHC30212 BSB60407 22128VIC CUS30209 SIB30110 SIH30111 SIT30707 TLI31610 SIS30310 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Certificate III in Aged Care Advanced Diploma of Management Certificate III in Poultry Production Certificate I in Work Education Certificate III in Technical Production Certificate III in Beauty Services Certificate III in Hairdressing Certificate III in Hospitality Certificate III in Warehousing Operations Certificate III in Fitness Face-to-face 22 78 7 22 37 0 23 1 0 0 54 *Apprenticeship, Traineeship, Face to face, Distance, Online, Workplace, Mixed, Other (specify) INTERVIEWEES Name Position Qualification/Course/Unit code/s Michael Martinez Anna Sadeghi Allison Fleming Anne Kehler Ian Campbell William Ellis Bec McMahon CEO A/General Manger Program Manager Program Manager/ National Programs Trainer/assessor Trainer/assessor Trainer/assessor n/a n/a n/a n/a AHC30510 Cert III in Poultry BSB60407 Adv Dip Management SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing Page 3 of 12
ORIGINAL AUDIT FINDING AT TIME OF AUDIT Audit finding as at 21/11/2013: Critical non-compliance The level of non-compliance considers the potential for an adverse impact on the quality of training and assessment outcomes for students. If non-compliance has been identified, this audit report describes evidence of the non-compliance. Refer to notification of non-compliance for information on providing further evidence of compliance. AUDIT FINDING FOLLOWING ANALYSIS OF RECTIFICATION EVIDENCE Audit finding following analysis of additional evidence provided on 21/02/2014: Compliant AUDIT FINDING BY STANDARD Standard Original finding Finding following rectification SNR 15 Not compliant Compliant SNR 16 Compliant n/a SNR 17 Compliant n/a SNR 18 Not compliant Compliant SNR 19 Compliant n/a SNR 20 Compliant n/a SNR 21 Compliant n/a SNR 22 Compliant n/a SNR 23/AQF Compliant n/a SNR 24 Compliant n/a SNR 25 Compliant n/a Page 4 of 12
SNR 15 The NVR registered training organisation provides quality training and assessment across all of its operations, as follows: 15.1 The NVR registered training organisation collects, analyses, and acts on relevant data for continuous improvement of training and assessment. 15.2 Strategies for training and assessment meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or VET accredited course and have been developed through effective consultation with industry. Original finding: Not compliant Reasons for finding of non-compliance: AHC30510 Certificate III in Poultry Production BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care CUS30209 Certificate III in Technical Production SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment There was a disconnect between the RTOs strategies, the methods of delivery and its assessment tools. The RTO had not completed its strategy for CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood and Care. The organisation does have a systematic approach to the development of its strategies; however, as the process for the development of each qualification is for each trainer/assessor to use the template provided by the organisation and write a strategy to fit the specific qualification the trainer/assessor will be delivering, the template provided for the trainers/assessors does not provide sufficient information to fully guide the reader regarding all aspects of the relevant qualification delivery requirements and therefore does not meet the requirements of this Standard. In order to become compliant, the organisation is required to provide: Revised training and assessment strategies for each qualification noted above. The strategies are to fully guide all aspects of the delivery of the relevant qualifications. Analysis of rectification evidence received by ASQA on 13 January 2014: Training and Assessment Strategy Procedure. January 2014 January 2015. Linked to Policy: 18.11 Assessment Policy and 18.12.5 Validation of Assessment Strategies. The strategies were provided for the above qualifications, including CHC50113. Under the heading, Evidence Gathering Techniques the strategies state that Details of appropriate assessment methods and evidence gathering techniques are documented at the unit level within the Assessor Marking guide (Document No F1037), Evidence and Assessment Forms (Document No F1035), and Learner assessment Tasks (Document No F1038), to meet these requirements, and are validated prior to delivery. (these documents have been provided at 15.5 with the assessment requirements). No further evidence required for SNR 15.2. Page 5 of 12
15.3 Staff, facilities, equipment and training and assessment materials used by the NVR registered training organisation are consistent with the requirements of the Training Package or VET accredited course and the NVR registered training organisation s own training and assessment strategies and are developed through effective consultation with industry. Original finding: Not compliant Reasons for finding of non-compliance: Following rectification: Compliant Whilst the organisation s staff, facilities and equipment are sufficient to meet the needs of the students and conduct relevant training by suitably qualified trainers/assessors, training and assessment materials are not consistent with the requirements of the Training Package or VET accredited course. In order to become compliant, the organisation is required to provide: Training and assessment materials that meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or VET accredited course to ensure they meet the rules of evidence and principles of assessment. (also refer to non-compliance at SNR 15.5). Assessment which is consistent with the requirements of the organisation s training and assessment strategies. Analysis of rectification evidence received by ASQA on 13 January 2014: The organisation provided its revised training and assessment strategies and assessment tools for the qualifications noted within this report. The organisation is compliant with SNR 15.2 and SNR 15.5. No further evidence required for SNR 15.3 15.4 Training and assessment is delivered by trainers and assessors who: (a) have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council or its successors; and (b) have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered or assessed; and (c) can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken; and (d) continue to develop their vocational education and training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence. 15.5 Assessment including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): (a) meets the requirements of the relevant Training Package or VET accredited course; and (b) is conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence; and (c) meets workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements; and (d) is systematically validated. Original finding: Not compliant Reasons for finding of non-compliance: Following rectification: Compliant AHC30510 Certificate III in Poultry Production 1. AHCWRK306A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management 1. BSBMGT605B Provide leadership across the organisation CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care 1. CHCPA301B Deliver care services using a palliative approach CUS30209 Certificate III in Technical Production Page 6 of 12
1. CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing SIH30111 Certificate III in Hairdressing 1. SIHHHSC301A Apply the principles of hairdressing science SIS30310 Certificate III in Fitness 1. SISFIT305A Apply anatomy TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (full course) 1. TAEASS402B Assess competence The assessment instruments evaluated as part of the sample evaluated at the audit site visit did not evidence: 1. sufficient assessment against the required knowledge and required skills 2. clear instructions for both trainers/assessors and clients 3. criteria defining acceptable performance for all instruments 4. practical observation checklists do not gather sufficient evidence as to why a decision of satisfactory was made against each aspect of the observation 5. Whilst the methods of assessment align with those noted within the strategy, they did not evidence how the organisation will gather the required evidence to ensure valid assessment against the above units of competency and therefore did not meet the performance criteria, critical aspects of evidence, required knowledge, required skills and do not meet the rules of evidence and principles of assessment. In order to become compliant, the organisation is required to provide: 1. Its revised assessment instruments for conducting training and assessment against each of the above noted qualifications and units of competency. 2. The process the organisation has implemented to ensure the redevelopment of assessment instruments for all qualifications and units of competency on its scope of registration. Analysis of rectification evidence received by ASQA on 13 January 2014: Email from Julie Tsilemanis, Compliance Officer, Diversitat, to All Trainers; All Sessional Trainers; All Pulse Trainers and cc: Training-ProgramManagers; Sharon Krilcic, Linda Chappell. Subject: new suite of Assessment Documentation. The email is to provide training sessions for staff on Training Package Reform, the release of a new suite of Assessment Templates which include: Evidence and Assessment Form F1035, Assessment Task Template (for learners), Trainer Marking Guide Template. Evidence of attendance of staff at the above noted training sessions outlined in the email from Julie Tsilemanis. Development of Assessment Instruments Suite Procedure linked to Policy 18.11 assessment Policy and 18.12.9 Learner record Keeping System. SISFFIT305A Anatomy & Physiology Assessor Marking Guide.pdf, Assessor Marking Guide.pdf, E&A.pdf, Learner assessment Task.pdf, Unit Mapping.pdf. AHCWRK306A Activity egg grading observation Checklist.pdf, Assessor Marking Guide.pdf, E&A_NAT.pdf, Learner Assessment Task QLD.pdf, Standard operating procedures samples for egg grading.pdf, Thirdparty.pdf, Unit Mapping Document.pdf. BSBMGT605B Assessor Marking Guide.pdf, Learner Assessment Task.pdf, Unit Mapping.pdf, E&A Form.pdf, Third party.pdf. CHCPA301B EUA.pdf, Learner Practical Placement Handbook.pdf, Assessor Marking Guide.pdf, Learner Assessment Task.pdf, Unit Mapping.pdf. SIHHHSC301A Consultation Handout.pdf, EUA.pdf, Hairdressing Analysis.pdf, Learner Assessment Task.pdf, Unit Mapping Guide.pdf, Assessor Marking Guide.pdf. CUFSOU204A NOTES - Editing (Indepth).pdf, NOTES - Editing_(Short).pdf, POEM REFERENCE Fox in Socks by Dr Seuss.pdf, Assessor Marking Guide.pdf, E&A.pdf, Learner Assessment Task.docx.pdf, Unit Mapping.pdf. TAEASS402B - Marking Guide.pdf, E&A.pdf, Activity 1 Handout.pdf, Assessment Task.pdf, Unit Mapping.pdf. Page 7 of 12
No further evidence required for SNR 15.5 SNR 16 The NVR registered training organisation adheres to principles of access and equity and maximises outcome for its clients, as follows: 16.1 The NVR registered training organisation establishes the needs of clients, and delivers services to meet these needs. 16.2 The NVR registered training organisation continuously improves client services by collecting, analysing and acting on relevant data. 16.3 Before clients enrol or enter into an agreement, the NVR registered training organisation informs them about the training, assessment and support services to be provided, and about their rights and obligations. 16.4 Employers and other parties who contribute to each learner s training and assessment are engaged in the development, delivery and monitoring of training and assessment. 16.5 Learners receive training, assessment and support services that meet their individual needs. 16.6 Learners have timely access to current and accurate records of their participation and progress. 16.7 The NVR registered training organisation provides appropriate mechanisms and services for learners to have complaints and appeals addressed efficiently and effectively. SNR 17 Management systems are responsive to the needs of clients, staff and stakeholders, and the environment in which the NVR registered training organisation operates, as follows: 17.1 The NVR registered training organisation s management of its operations ensures clients receive the services detailed in their agreement with the NVR registered training organisation. Page 8 of 12
17.2 The NVR registered training organisation uses a systematic and continuous improvement approach to the management of operations. 17.3 The NVR registered training organisation monitors training and/or assessment services provided on its behalf to ensure that it complies with all aspects of the VET Quality Framework. 17.4 The NVR registered training organisation manages records to ensure their accuracy and integrity. SNR 18 The NVR registered training organisation has governance arrangements in place as follows: 18.1 The NVR registered training organisation s Chief Executive must ensure that the NVR registered training organisation complies with the VET Quality Framework. This applies to all of the operations within the NVR registered training organisation s scope of registration, as listed on the National Register. Original finding: Not compliant Reasons for finding of non-compliance: Following rectification: Compliant The CEO has not ensured that the organisation remains compliant with VET Quality Framework and the NVR registered training organisation s scope of registration, as listed on the National Register. In order to become compliant, the organisation is required to provide: Evidence of compliance with the VET Quality Framework and the NVR registered training organisation s scope of registration. (also refer to non-compliance at 15.2, 15.3 and 15.5). The process the CEO has implemented to ensure the CEO meets the CEO obligations to ensure the organisation remains compliant with the VET Quality Framework. Analysis of rectification evidence received by ASQA on 13 January 2014: Internal Audit Schedule 2014 Governance Policy: 18.14 Governance, Risk Identification and Management and Audit Processes which includes the responsibility of the CEO to comply with the VET Quality Framework. RTO Governance Procedure. Interaction with Registered Body Procedure which includes, under the heading Purpose The CEO will ultimately be responsible for ensuring that Diversitat Training complies with the VET QF. The organisation has provided the required rectification evidence for SNR 15.5 and SNR 15.2. No further evidence required for SNR 18.1 18.2 The NVR registered training organisation must also explicitly demonstrate how it ensures the decision making of senior management is informed by the experiences of its trainers and assessors. Page 9 of 12
SNR 19 Interactions with the National VET Regulator 19.1 The NVR registered training organisation must co-operate with the National VET Regulator: (a) in the conduct of audits and the monitoring of its operations; (b) by providing accurate and timely data relevant to measures of its performance; (c) by providing information about significant changes by its operations; (d) by providing information about significant changes to its ownership; and (e) in the retention, archiving, retrieval and transfer of records consistent with National VET Regulator s requirements. SNR 20 Compliance with legislation 20.1 The NVR registered training organisation must comply with relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to its operations and its scope of registration. 20.2 The NVR registered training organisation must ensure that its staff and clients are fully informed of legislative and regulatory requirements that affect their duties or participation in vocational education and training. SNR 21 Insurance 21.1 The NVR registered training organisation must hold public liability insurance throughout its registration period. SNR 22 Financial management 22.1 The NVR registered training organisation must be able to demonstrate to the National VET Regulator, on request, that it is financially viable at all times during the period of its registration. 22.2 The NVR registered training organisation must provide the following fee information to each client: (a) the total amount of all fees including course fees, administration fees, materials fees and any other charges; (b) payment terms, including the timing and amount of fees to be paid and any nonrefundable deposit/administration fee; (c) the nature of the guarantee given by the NVR registered training organisation to complete the training and/or assessment once the student has commenced study in their Page 10 of 12
chosen qualification or course; (d) the fees and charges for additional services, including such items as issuance of a replacement qualification testamur and the options available to students who are deemed not yet competent on completion of training and assessment; and (e) the organisation s refund policy. 22.3 Where the NVR registered training organisation collects student fees in advance it must ensure it complies with one of the following acceptable options: (a) (Option 1) the NVR registered training organisation is administered by a State, Territory or Commonwealth government agency; (b) (Option 2) the NVR registered training organisation holds current membership of an approved Tuition Assurance Scheme; [option 2 not currently available] (c) (Option 3) the NVR registered training organisation may accept payment of no more than $1000 from each individual student prior to the commencement of the course. Following course commencement, the NVR registered training organisation may require payment of additional fees in advance from the student but only such that at any given time, the total amount required to be paid which is attributable to tuition or other services yet to be delivered to the student does not exceed $1,500; (d) (Option 4) the NVR registered training organisation holds an unconditional financial guarantee from a bank operating in Australia for no less than the full amount of funds held by the NVR registered training organisation which are prepayments from students (or future students) for tuition to be provided by the NVR registered training organisation to those students; or (e) (Option 5) the NVR registered training organisation has alternative fee protection measures of equal rigour approved by the National VET Regulator. [option 5 not currently available] SNR 23 Certification, issuing and recognition of qualifications & statements of attainment 23.1 The NVR registered training organisation must issue to persons whom it has assessed as competent in accordance with the requirements of the Training Package or VET accredited course, a VET qualification or VET statement of attainment (as appropriate) that: (a) meets the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) requirements; (b) identifies the NVR registered training organisation by its national provider number from the National Register and (c) includes the NRT logo in accordance with its current conditions of use. 23.2 The NVR registered training organisation must recognise the AQF and VET qualifications and VET statements of attainment issued by any other RTO. 23.3 The NVR registered training organisation must retain client records of attainment of units of competency and qualifications for a period of 30 years. Page 11 of 12
23.4 The NVR registered training organisation must provide returns of its client records of attainment of units of competency and VET qualifications to the National VET Regulator on a regular basis, as determined by the National VET Regulator. [no requirements currently exist] This element was not audited. 23.5 The NVR registered training organisation must meet the requirements for implementation of a national unique student identifier. [no requirements currently exist] This element was not audited. SNR 24 Accuracy and integrity of marketing 24.1 The NVR registered training organisation must ensure its marketing and advertising of AQF and VET qualifications to prospective clients is ethical, accurate and consistent with its scope of registration. 24.2 The NVR registered training organisation must use the NRT logo only in accordance with its conditions of use. SNR 25 Transition to Training Packages/expiry of VET accredited courses 25.1 The NVR registered training organisation must manage the transition from superseded Training Packages within 12 months of their publication on the National Register so that it delivers only currently endorsed Training Packages. 25.2 The NVR registered training organisation must manage the transition from superseded VET accredited courses so that it delivers only currently endorsed Training Packages or currently VET accredited courses. Page 12 of 12