Managing AI Adoption - RTO Manager Series
Activity
RTO MANAGER SERIES 2027 | GOVERNANCE | WORKSHOP 2 OF 30
Govern AI before AI starts governing the work
Move AI from ad hoc experimentation to controlled organisation-wide adoption immediately after the governance foundation.
AI is already used across management, administration, marketing, student services, training & assessment. Managers need a common approval & assurance model before use spreads further. The management challenge is not simply to have a policy, form or procedure in place... It is to make ownership, decision rights, controls & evidence visible enough that managers can see whether the function is operating as intended & intervene when it starts to drift.
Where should AI be used, under what controls & with what human accountability?
Examine where responsibilities sit, what controls should operate, what information management should be able to see & which exceptions or indicators should trigger review, escalation or corrective action.
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+ Takeaways
Workshop resource pack included!
Live event details
Date: Thursday 18 February 2027
Time: 12.30 pm-4.30 pm AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne)
4 hours - Live online - Yes! Recording with 90 day replay access
Why this matters
Ownership | Controls | Evidence | Monitoring | Escalation | Effectiveness
AI is already used across management, administration, marketing, student services, training & assessment. Managers need a common approval & assurance model before use spreads further.
What we'll cover
Establish AI governance & acceptable-use arrangements
Classify use cases by risk & impact
Define human oversight & decision boundaries
Manage privacy, data, supplier & output risks
Monitor AI use & effectiveness across the RTO
How the workshop works
Workshop activities combine practical management guidance, real RTO scenarios & hands-on work in a tomorrow.vet Ops Workspace.
Consider purpose & requirements, assess current systems, use practical tools & finish with a clear action plan for effective operations.
Who should attend
- RTO managers & senior leaders
- quality, privacy & risk personnel
- training, assessment & student-services leaders
- people responsible for approving or overseeing AI use
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Your workshop resource pack includes:
AI Policy
Assessment Policy - Example AI Inclusions
Privacy Policy with example AI Inclusions
Guidance for AI Adoption Foundations
Guidance for AI Adoption Implementation Practices
AI Screening Tool (NAIC)
Business Process Mapping Template (NAIC)
Risk Matrix - AI Adoption
Team Readiness Canvas (NAIC)
Design Thinking Canvas
Stakeholder Impact Analysis - AI Implementation
Generative AI Implementation Strategy
AI Register
Assessment Task - Example AI Inclusions
Use of AI Checklists
Stakeholder Survey - Use of AI
Internal Audit Tool - AI Adoption
Watch the RTO Manager Series launch
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Feedback from Phill's past sessions. The best part was...
Phill always brings a level of detailed understanding to the topic that gives me high confidence that the guidance is valid, well backed in policy & expectations & can be used to steer my RTO forwards
I have attended other similar AI sessions, however this one provided so many more takeaways & supportive templates & covered the focus in a much more valuable "why" way for me
The best part was gaining an overview of the breadth of implementation requirements
Awareness of the multiple AI guidelines, frameworks, standards & implementation practices
Practical use of Notebook LM. Used it straight away & will continue to use & learn more
Our presenter
Phill Bevan - vetr Community Advisor
Master of Education (Further Education & Training), elearning & competency based assessment focus.
Phill is one Australia’s most qualified & experienced VET experts, with 27+ years’ experience working with hundreds of public, not-for-profit, private & enterprise VET providers. He specialises in strategic execution, quality management systems & standards implementation - with supporting technology - offering unparalleled expertise in aligning organisational strategy with regulatory compliance & quality outcomes.
A three-time BRW Fast 100 listed entrepreneur, Phill has founded & led various consultancy, technology & education businesses, including running his own national private VET college that supported 25,000+ students over a 12 year period - where he undertook the management of funding/subsidy contracts in all Australian states. He has led various strategy projects with well-known brand public institutions, government-owned enterprises & departments, universities & private sector entities.
Phill has held international certification with Exemplar Global & Fellow status with the AHRI. Holding ten tertiary qualifications, including VET qualifications from the BSZ, TAA, & TAE training packages at Certificate IV & Diploma levels, Phill combines academic rigour with practical application. His 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. He has established many new RTO operations over the last three decades - including for a publicly-listed brand & for a public university - & has achieved ISO certification for VET providers where desired. He has led implementation of new Quality Management Systems (QMS) in government departments, public companies, universities, national associations & large private RTO networks.
In his various consultancy firms, Phill has managed contracts with State Government departments, AusIndustry & a six year engagement with Indigenous Business Australia (IBA), supporting local indigenous business owners & projects. He has undertaken governance training with 500+ private, not-for-profit & government-owned enterprise directors & supported succession planning approaches with 100+ small business owners.
Having installed his first LMS in 2001, Phill has supported 200+ web-based technology implementations including solutions with numerous ASX top 50 companies. Multi-award winning implementations include multiple LearnX awards for St Lukes Health Insurance & vetr Community projects, & the recognition of CYPHER LEARNING global ‘Customer of the Year - Operational Efficiency Award’ for his LMS implementation with the Vanuatu Institute of Technology (VIT). His previous technology companies developed well known VET tech products including ‘VETenrol’ & more recently ‘RTOApply,’ while his previous national RTO data centre operations supported back-end records management for national & enterprise-based VET providers.
As a qualified auditor (DipQA), Phill 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.
Phill’s 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.
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Part of the RTO Manager Series 2027
This workshop is part of the RTO Manager Series 2027, a year-long management development & implementation program covering the key VET Provider operational functions.
Full Series access includes all 30 workshops, replay access, practical resource packs & 12 months of tomorrow.vet Premium. Team & Organisation options allow different personnel to attend different topics.
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A CPD Statement is available on completion of the event’s activities.
Workshop FAQ
Is this workshop live?
Yes. The workshop runs live online from 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm (Sydney/Melbourne time).
Is a replay included?
Yes. Replay access is included, with 90 day replay timeline.
Are practical resources included?
Yes. The workshop includes a practical resource pack designed to support implementation of the topic.
Will I receive a CPD Statement?
A CPD Statement is available on the completion of event activities.
Is this part of a larger series?
Yes. Explore the complete RTO Manager Series 2027
Completion
The following certificates are received when the activity is completed:
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