Identifying, managing & evidencing risk in practice

Risk management is one of the most frequently cited weak points, not because providers lack risk registers, but because risk is not actively used to drive decisions, monitoring or improvement.

This session recorded in March 2026  focuses on whether risk management is operating as a living system, rather than a static document prepared for audit purposes.

Participants undertake a structured internal audit of their risk management approach, testing whether risks are genuinely identified, reviewed, treated & escalated in line with organisational reality.

3 hours in duration

10% discount! for VET PD Series subscribers - Use your Voucher Code when registering!

+ Takeaways

Risk M&E Tools...
AAA Audit Evidence Request
Annual Risk Review 
Closing Meeting Record 
Conflict of Interest Register 
Continuous Improvement Register 
Internal Audit Reflection 
Internal Audit Tool - Risk Process 
Key Risk Indicators Monitoring Checklist 
Opening Meeting Record 
Performance and Outcome Monitoring - Risk Process 
Risk and Opportunity Registers 
Risk Culture Survey 
Stakeholder Survey - Conflict of Interest 
Stakeholder Survey - Risk Culture 
Stakeholder Survey - Whistleblower Post-resolution 
Whistleblower Register 

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How it works

1. On registration, receive the resource pack, internal audit tool & evidence request listing for the live session.
2. At the live session, bring along your evidence & follow along, undertaking & documenting your internal audit with the audit tool.
3. Event replay is available post session for finalising your audit.
4. Implement the improvements identified & confirm effective.

 

What this session audits

• The organisation’s risk framework and methodology.
• Risk identification across all operating functions.
• Risk ratings, controls and treatment actions.
• How risk informs planning, monitoring and decision-making.
• Review cycles, escalation pathways and accountability.
• Evidence that risk is actively reviewed and updated.

 

Regulatory focus

This session is anchored to Quality Area 4 of the Outcome Standards, with particular emphasis on:

• Standard 4.3 - Any risks to VET students, staff and the organisation itself are identified and managed.

If risk is not driving behaviour, monitoring and decisions, it will not withstand scrutiny, regardless of how polished the documentation appears.

 

All very informative
Very helpful but a bit worrying as to the amount of recording & documentation required to provide evidence of compliance
I think I'll now register for the complete series
These sessions are enough to have us reflecting & applying the learnings into our practices
Time is enough, resources are great

The best part of the event was...

System process required
It was very informative
Very comprehensive
The practical guidance on how to systematically review & test an RTO's risk management framework
The approach & resources made it easy to see how to follow a practical & logical process
Resources relevant to an RTO to implement thir own internal audit process

 

Watch the Launch Session

About the Internal Audit Series

Systematic monitoring & evaluation anchored by internal audit.

Under the 2025 SRTO, regulators expect providers to demonstrate active, systematic monitoring & evaluation. Internal audit forms the backbone of assurance. This is now the #1 area of non-compliance identified by ASQA.

The Internal Audit Series is a 12-month, structured internal audit program delivering practical, facilitated audits across all core VET operating functions.

Find out more about the Series

 

Our Presenter

Phill Bevan - vetr Community Advisor

One of Australia’s most qualified & experienced VET expert auditors.

Phill is a highly respected expert in the VET sector, with 26+ years experience working with hundreds of public, not-for-profit, private & enterprise VET providers. He specialises in strategic execution, quality management systems & standards implementation, offering unparalleled expertise in aligning organisational strategy with regulatory compliance & quality outcomes. He has led various strategy projects with well-known brand public institutions, government-owned enterprises & departments, universities & private sector entities.

Phill's extensive experience includes successfully guiding diverse organisations through complex regulatory landscapes, leveraging his strategic insight & quality systems expertise to drive sustainable business improvements. His in-depth knowledge spans all key VET sector operating requirements, including strategic & business planning, risk management & continuous quality improvement. He has established many new RTO operations over the last two decades, including the additional achievement of ISO certification for VET providers where desired, and has implemented new Quality Management Systems (QMS) in government departments, public companies, universities, national associations & large private RTO networks.

As a qualified auditor (Dip QA), he has conducted 500+ internal & external audits, including as a lead auditor in external audits for a National Regulator, & has provided invaluable support to myriad VET providers during 70+ ASQA regulator audits across six states & territories. He has held international certification with Exemplar Global & Fellow status with the AHRI. With qualifications in the BSZ, TAA, and TAE training packages at Certificate IV and Diploma levels, complemented by a Master of Education (Adult Education focus) specialising in competency-based training, Phill combines academic rigour with practical application. His strategic approach & proven track record make him a sought-after advisor for organisations across various industry sectors aiming to maintain a robust strategic fit & achieve quality-focused operational performance.

 

 A Statement of Participation is available for issue on completion of the event's activities. 

 

CORE AREAS

TRAINING

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