RTO MANAGER SERIES 2027 | OPERATIONS | WORKSHOP 24 OF 30

Build support systems learners can actually find, use & benefit from

Manage the training-services support learners need during participation, including learning assistance, progress monitoring, intervention & referrals.

Student support can become fragmented between trainers, administration & specialist services. Managers need clear hand-offs & evidence that support is timely & effective. 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.

When a learner starts to struggle, who acts, what support is provided & how do we know it helped?

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 16 September 2027

Time: 12.30 pm-4.30 pm AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane)

4 hours - Live online - Yes! Recording with 90 day replay access

 

Why this matters

Ownership | Controls | Evidence | Monitoring | Escalation | Effectiveness

Student support can become fragmented between trainers, administration & specialist services. Managers need clear hand-offs & evidence that support is timely & effective.

 

What we'll cover

  Define training-related support responsibilities & pathways

  Identify emerging learning & participation needs during delivery

  Establish progress monitoring & intervention triggers

  Coordinate internal & external support referrals

  Monitor support actions & whether they improved learner participation

 

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 & training managers
• student-support & learner-services personnel
• trainers & coordinators
• staff responsible for intervention, progress monitoring or referrals

 

Your workshop resource pack includes:

Access, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Welfare, Wellbeing & Student Support Policy
Student Support Plan
Course Guide Template
Student Support Services Guide
Study Tips Guide
Intervention Strategy Record
Student Monitoring Record
Student Progress Monitoring Tool
Support Services Monitoring Checklist
Performance & Outcome Monitoring - Access, Equity, Student Support & Wellbeing Processes
Stakeholder Survey - Access, Equity, Student Support & Wellbeing
Internal Audit Tool - Access, Equity, Student Support & Wellbeing Processes

 

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.

Related workshops

• Managing Access, Inclusion & Wellbeing
• Managing Pre-enrolment, Application & Credit Transfer
• Managing Training Services
• Managing Complaints & Appeals

 

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.

Explore the complete RTO Manager Series 2027

 

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/Brisbane 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