Eduworks Edition – February 2025

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February 2025

Hi there,

We’re excited to kick off the year with a packed edition full of valuable updates, resources, and opportunities to help your RTO succeed in 2025. This issue covers everything from compliance updates to discounts on key resources, with plenty of insights to keep you ahead of the curve.  

New Year,
New Resources?

Is it time to refresh your RTO’s Teaching & Learning Resources?

Start the year strong with high-quality, compliant, and ready-to-use resources tailored to your RTO’s needs. Whether you’re updating existing materials or exploring new qualifications, we’ve got you covered. 

ASQA Releases Draft
Practice Guides for Feedback

ASQA’s new Practice Guides support RTOs in aligning with the revised 2025 Standards and DEWR Outcome Standards Policy. They include examples of compliance actions, quality risks, and self-assurance questions. 

Drafts are now open for sector feedback ahead of the 1 July 2025 implementation. 

KEY DATE:

Annual Declaration on
Compliance Opens
3 March 2025

Submissions close 31 March 2025, with ASQA updates coming soon. This requirement helps RTOs demonstrate their commitment to quality and compliance with the revised 2025 Standards. 

Each year, ASQA will invite the Chief Executive Officers of RTOs, by email, to complete the Annual Declaration on Compliance. Each email contains a unique web link to your online declaration.

For support, check this page or contact ASQA on 1300 701 801. 

Digital Learning
Day 2025

Join us on February 13 for a day of insights and strategies to boost your digital learning! 

13+ sessions covering digital content creation, AI in education, online assessments, and more! 

Our CEO, Shashi Hodge, will present two key sessions: 

📅 Date: February 13, 2025 
Time: 9am – 4pm AEDT 
💵 Price: $99 (includes all sessions + 60-day replay access) 

Free TAFE Bill 2024 Faces
Backlash from Business Groups

The Free TAFE Bill 2024, prioritizing public TAFEs with 100,000 fee-free places, has been rejected by employer groups including ACCI, BCA, and COSBOA. Critics argue it overlooks independent RTOs, which serve 91% of vocational training students and deliver superior outcomes in flexibility, quality, and employment. 

Employer groups advocate for a “funding follows the student” model, ensuring equity and better addressing workforce needs. 

Help Shape the Future of Vocational Training

Human Ability wants your input to improve education in sectors like aged care, health, and community services. Share your insights on: 

✅ What’s working 
✅ What’s not 
✅ Where improvements are needed 

Your voice can drive meaningful change in vocational education! 

High Satisfaction and
Employment Outcomes in VET

NCVER’s VET Student Outcomes 2024 report highlights positive results for vocational education and training students, especially those completing qualifications. 

Key findings include: 

VET PD,
RTO Resources,
and Support

Workshops: Hands-On Support for RTO Standards 

Prepare your team for the 2025 Standards with tailored workshops for all roles, from CEOs to Trainers and Assessors. Virtual and on-site options are available. 

Save 40% with code EDUWORKS40.

Save 50% on 2025 Quality Management System Bundles

Pre-orders now open! 

Get ahead of the changes with our updated QMS, featuring RTO template policies and documents aligned to the Revised Standards. Pre-order now and save 50%! 

Offer ending soon!

Preorder with code: QMS50

Eduworks Academy: New Pricing + 50% Off Yearly Subscriptions 

Get flexible, on-demand training for your team with our new $46/month plan (cancel anytime). Or save 50% on a yearly subscription with code EA50 – ends 28 February 2024. 

Terms apply. Discount valid on first-year subscriptions only.

Your Success in 2025

At Eduworks, your success is our mission. Reach out with any questions or feedback—let’s make 2025 your RTO’s best year yet. 

Warm Regards,
The Eduworks Co. team

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Our Brand Has Evolved: Same Quality, New Look!

We are thrilled to announce the merging of our two beloved brands, Eduworks Resources and RTO Advice Group, under the unified banner of Eduworks Co. Pty. Ltd. We’ve updated our brand, look and feel to bring all of our products and services under one roof. We’re the same dedicated team offering the high-quality products and services you’ve come to know and love.

Thank you for being part of this exciting chapter in our journey!

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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.