RTO Advice & Consulting

Comprehensive and customised support for growth, quality and compliance

RTO Advice
& Consulting

Comprehensive and customised support
for growth, quality and compliance

Our Experts
Are Your Experts

We help established RTOs grow and thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape. Get customised support from a team of seasoned experts and find out what success really looks like.

Schedule an obligation-free consultation to learn how we can assist with critical tasks, including ongoing compliance management, extension to scope, CRICOS and ELICOS applications, re-registration, and more.

Expertise

Get access to a team of experienced VET professionals, each with their own set of specialised skills and knowledge. We're committed to continuous learning, ensuring that you'll always receive industry-leading advice and support.

Experience

Our consulting team has over 260 years of combined VET experience working at a range of levels across organisations including CEO, RTO Manager, Compliance Manager, Operations Manager, Administration Manager and more.

Quality Outcomes

Our experience means we consistently achieve quality outcomes for our clients. Whether you’re looking to extend your scope of registration, applying for funding, or applying for new registration types, we will help you achieve your goals.

Consulting Services to Help You Thrive

General Consulting

Quality compliance advice from our experienced team of consultants. We offer expert coaching and advice to assist with complex RTO requirements.ements.

RTO Compliance Support & Monitoring

Need some assistance with your compliance? Our compliance packages are perfect to ensure you stay on top of compliance requirements and let you focus on the other parts of your business.

Internal Audits

Internal audits are essentials for every RTO. They give you a great indication of how you’re sitting against the standards and where your compliance focus should be. We have a number of packages available for any sized RTO.

Extension to Scope

Do you need help getting all the documentation ready? Or just need some advice on how to achieve your goal? Our experienced consultants can help you through this exciting new adventure so there are no delays in delivering your new course. Whether you have CRICOS, ELICOS or standard registration our team has the expertise you need.

Validation

It is a requirement that all RTOs complete regular validation of their assessments. Talk to us about how we can help you!

RTO Setup and Applications

Our experienced team will guide you through the project from the initial stages through until your initial audit. We ensure your application is successful to get you set up as soon as possible.

CRICOS & ELICOS Applications

Already an RTO but want to add CRICOS or ELICOS registration? We can help. With our all-inclusive package, we have the skills and knowledge to get your application approved.

ASQA Rectification and Appeals Support

Have you been found non-compliant at audit? Do you need assistance with rectifications or responding to the regulator? Don’t delay and get assistance immediately. Our team is experienced in responding to rectifications and can put together a plan to get you back on track.

Professional Development

Professional Development is essential for Trainers, Assessors and Compliance Staff. We have a number of VET PD options available. whether you want a yearly membership to get access to a huge library of modules, individual live webinars or customised in-house PD we can help!

Compliance Staff Training

Do your staff need training and development when it comes to compliance? We can put together a training program to get your staff up to speed.

Contact our friendly team to discuss your needs and begin your journey to success.

Get a FREE membership to
Eduworks Academy

 As a consulting client, you’ll receive a complimentary membership to Eduworks Academy valued at $550.

Eduworks Academy is an online portal dedicated to empowering RTOs in management, compliance, and quality. Our academy provides on-demand coaching and self-paced eLearning modules to enhance your professional development, offering the tools and knowledge needed to implement industry best practices. 

What Our clients say

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Shashi Hodge

Shashi started her career in the VET sector in 2001 by helping to build an award-winning RTO with multi-jurisdictional presence across Australia, where Shashi was responsible for overseeing the RTO’s operations across three interstate locations.
During her career, Shashi has held roles such as National Operations Manager, Compliance Manager, Training Manager and Industry Based Learning Manager in RTOs before she established RTO Advice Group (now Eduworks Co.) with Jacqui Hodge in 2009.
Since 2009, Shashi has worked with a wide range of RTOs, supporting them in their registration journeys, working with clients to improve systems, designing learning programs, supporting and preparing for audits, supporting growth, as well as conducting numerous audits for RTOs across the country. Shashi was also an auditor for the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) before setting up and running a TAE-focused RTO for a number of years before it was sold.
Shashi’s passion for high quality learning design and industry-focused assessment, led Shashi to design the methods, tools and processes we use at Eduworks Resources to develop our 6 times award-winning learning and assessment resources.
Shashi is the CEO and Director of Eduworks Co and is a hands-on passionate VET leader, constantly pushing the team forward to inspire new innovations and solutions to support the sector.

Shashi Hodge

Shashi started her career in the VET sector in 2001 by helping to build an award-winning RTO with multi-jurisdictional presence across Australia, where Shashi was responsible for overseeing the RTO’s operations across three interstate offices.

During her career, Shashi has held roles such as National Operations Manager, Compliance Manager and Industry Based Learning Manager in RTOs before she established RTO Advice Group with Jacqui Hodge in 2009.

Since 2009, Shashi has worked with a wide range of clients, setting up RTOs, working with RTOs on their operations, quality systems, best practice delivery and staffing requirements, as well as conducting internal audits for RTOs. Shashi has also been an auditor, conducting registration and compliance audits for Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). Shashi is the driving force behind Eduworks Resources, a well-respected resource division of RTO Advice Group, that develops high quality resources for more than 10 different Training Packages, including Business Services and Financial Services. In 2013, Shashi also set up and registered Training Partners Australia, trading as RTO Leadership Institute, an RTO that now focuses on delivering high quality programs for the VET sector.

Shashi is the CEO of Eduworks Resources and RTO Advice Group and oversees the day to day effective running of the company.