They’re Quality Standards: Why Language (& Mindset) Matters

Course

Overview

Understand why the 2025 Standards represent a shift from compliance to quality

Shift your thinking from compliance to quality — because the Standards have.

The new Standards for RTOs are not called Compliance Standards for a reason. They mark a fundamental shift from proving compliance to demonstrating quality. Yet across the sector, the conversation still centres on audits, checklists, and evidence files.
This session challenges that mindset. It explores what the word quality truly means in the context of vocational education — and how your RTO can move from compliance-driven habits to a culture of genuine, continuous improvement.

Webinar details

Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025

Time: 12.30pm AEDT (Sydney, Melbourne)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Investment: $66.00 inc GST.

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Learning Objectives

Participants will:

Understand why the 2025 Standards represent a shift from compliance to quality.
Recognise how language and mindset shape organisational culture and influence how quality is experienced across the RTO.
Explore the meaning of “quality” as it applies to learner outcomes, staff capability, and continuous improvement.

Application Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Reframe their internal discussions, policies, and processes to focus on quality outcomes rather than compliance tasks.
Use practical tools and reflective questions to foster continuous improvement within their teams.
Identify existing compliance-driven habits and redesign them as opportunities for learning and improvement.

Impact Objectives

As a result of this session, RTOs will:

Strengthen their organisational culture by embedding a quality-first mindset across teams.
Demonstrate evidence of quality through improved learner outcomes, staff reflection, and responsive practices.
Experience greater alignment between day-to-day operations and the intent of the 2025 Quality Standards.

Presenters

Catherine Hodgson

With over 15 years of experience in education, Catherine is dedicated to improving learning and development in Australia. She is known for providing innovative solutions in Vocational Education and Training (VET), compliance, and inclusive education.
Catherine started her career in primary education but has since expanded her expertise to adult education, RTO compliance, and training and assessment material development. For the past 12 years, she has specialised in the VET sector, including three years as a senior manager at a CRICOS registered RTO.
Her commitment to creating inclusive, learner-focused environments and her deep knowledge of regulatory requirements make her a sought-after advisor for RTOs looking to improve their operations. Catherine's focus is on enhancing training outcomes and compliance practices to ensure long-term success for education providers.
As a strong advocate for best practices in training and assessment, Catherine supports educators and organisations in navigating the complexities of the VET sector, making her a trusted partner in driving innovation and progress in the field.

A Statement of Engagement is issued on completion of live event activities.

Note the recording of the live event will be available to all participants for 30 days only after the event.

CORE AREAS

TRAINING

The Vocational Education & Training Sector
- Interpret VET policy context
- Operate within VET delivery and compliance frameworks

Statements

Completion

The following statements are received when the course is completed:

Clued In Education Statement of Engagement