RTO MANAGER SERIES 2027 | OPERATIONS | WORKSHOP 30 OF 30

Finish the year by evaluating the whole RTO & planning the next one

Close the annual management cycle by bringing evidence across the whole RTO together, evaluating organisational performance & planning the next year.

Monitoring, internal audit, validation, complaints, stakeholder evidence & management reviews only create value when management synthesises what they collectively say about the organisation. 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.

Looking across all of our evidence, what have we learned about the RTO this year & what needs to change next year?

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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Workshop resource pack included!

 

Live event details

Date: Thursday 9 December 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

Monitoring, internal audit, validation, complaints, stakeholder evidence & management reviews only create value when management synthesises what they collectively say about the organisation.

 

What we'll cover

  Bring together evidence from all operating functions

  Conduct systematic evaluation of suitability, adequacy & effectiveness

  Complete annual management & quality system reviews

  Report organisation-wide themes, risks & improvement outcomes

  Set priorities, M&E, audit & improvement plans for the coming year

 

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, CEOs & senior leaders
• quality & assurance leaders
• functional managers contributing evidence to annual review
• people responsible for annual planning, reporting & improvement priorities

 

Your workshop resource pack includes:

Quality Policy
Monitoring & Evaluation Plan
Audit Program
Internal Audit Agenda - 2025 SRTO
Internal Audit Tool – 2025 Standards for RTOs
Closing Meeting Record
Annual M&E Report
Annual Management Review
Continuous Improvement Record
Continuous Improvement Register

 

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 Governance
• Managing Quality - Planning
• Managing Quality - Implementation & Improvement
• Managing Risk

 

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 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