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Actions To Take When Study Is Stressing You Out
We’ve all been there. We have all sat at a desk re-reading the same section of text repeatedly, becoming increasingly frustrated by the second. Frustration leads to stress, anxiety, and feelings of wanting it to end... Quitting or sticking it out can be a hard decision! But don't give up just yet...
Accountability: It's A Two Way Street
Here is the definition for “accountability” in the Business dictionary: “The obligation of an individual or organisation to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.”Here at Fortress, we pride ourselves on being accountable. However, the thing about accountability is it takes two.Below are a few scenarios we deal with from time to time, which demonstrate how we are accountable to our students, and how our students are accountable to us.
10 Tips For When Procrastination Hits
Procrastination can happen to the best of us. No matter whether it is your Certificate IV TAE or a Diploma of VET or even Leadership & Management, it can get us all.When the procrastination bug strikes, suddenly clipping your big toenail is the most pressing thing on your to-do list. Or perhaps you suddenly have the undeniable urge to investigate Shania Twain’s Wikipedia page.
A Simple Trick To Get More Out Of Your Day
Have you ever noticed how some people tend to get more done in the average day than others? Actually, it’s a rather common phenomenon, especially when you look at highly successful people. They always seem to get more done in a day than anyone else. Okay; so what’s their secret?
10 Tips To Avoid Misinterpreting Tone In Emails
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A Mentor To Talk Things Through
Every now and then, a graduating student writes a review that we believe really captures what we try to do. Instead of them ending up hidden among the others, we will share them with you, and try to explain why we think they are so appropriate.
5 Reasons Why You Should Not Choose Fortress Learning
This article was first published in 2016, and since then, we have referred 3 people to our Complaints Policy, and none have ever lodged a complaint. But that doesn’t mean we are great for everyone, we're probably not the right training provider for some people and that's ok.
3 Keys To Student Motivation
The vast majority of teachers and trainers today agree that the active involvement of students in their own learning – such as through internal motivation – produces better learning outcomes. Research on how the brain learns supports this view, as does the thinking of revered figures in the history of education like John Dewey.
3 Pillars Of Quality In Action.. Again!
Every now and then, a student writes a review that we believe deserves to be featured and discussed. Instead of them ending up hidden among the others, we will share them with you, and let you know our thoughts about them.
Why Teachers Should Build Rapport With Students
Rapport is one of those things in life that may be difficult to define, but you know it when you feel it.
Three Reasons Why People Don't Finish Their TAE40116 Certificate IV In Training And Assessment
The TAE40116 Certificate IV is not simple to complete. Even the much easier, old TAE10, saw a completion rate of about 50% of people actually finish the course. Why? I think there are three reasons. 1. People sign up to do the TAE40116 thinking that it is something that it is not; 2. People sign up to do the TAE40116 because it is something that they want to have done; 3. People sign up to do the TAE40116 but don’t do enough “doing”
The Ten Painful Truths About The Certificate IV TAE
To be brutally frank, the Certificate IV TAE may well be Australia’s most resented qualification. For many people, it is something that they would rather have done than something that they want to do. For many people, it is something that they have to do to satisfy someone else’s requirements rather than something that they want to do to satisfy their own requirements.
Roles And Responsibilities In The Educational Environment
Traditional educational roles: Teachers deliver content, assess learning. Learners listen passively in class, actively engage in assignments. Today, active student involvement is sought, but teachers still ensure learning occurs.
Online Versus Face-To-Face?
This article will seek to summarise the recurring themes that emerged from a survey of 300 people, drawn mostly from a number of Linkedin and Facebook groups related to VET and higher education.
My Role As Your Trainer
Trainers don’t just train. My role as your trainer is to listen, learn, plan, adapt, help, soothe, challenge and tolerate. Students expect all this, and often more besides those. But, for a Trainer to be effective at training, I must be very clear about what is most important.
Do I Need To Upgrade My Cert IV TAE
The short answer is yes! ASQA’s Standards for RTO’s Clause 1.13 – 1.16 require that, from July of 2019, all Trainers/Assessors possess either: TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, which includes TAELLN411 and TAEASS502, ORTAE40110 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, plus TAELLN411 and TAEASS502, or their equivalent predecessors. You can also hold a TAE Diploma, or higher-level adult education qualification. Necessity of upgrading from Cert IV TAE to TAE40116 is discussed, along with requirements and benefits, helping readers make informed decisions.
Challenges Facing VET In Australia
Vocational education and Training (VET) has been the most effective part of Australia’s educational system for a number of years. The unique partnership between government, industry and trainers which has been created in Australia regularly outperforms the haphazard vocational education offered in most countries. Our standardized system of certification ensures that trained personnel are consistently available to the private business sector while ensuring that the level of training that they receive is consistent across the country.
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The new qualification TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment was a very challenging course. I have been in the VET sector for almost 30 years and have gone through many of the qualification upgrades. This new one was no "give me". The assistance I got from the FL team was amazing. I was supported every step of the way. A fantastic learning and development experience. Thank you
Roger Crowhurst
Thanks to Jane for her support all the way. I definitely had trouble interpreting academic speak as I am from a trade background. With Jane's help I found it easier to understand and ultimately got through.
Stephen Armao
Fortress learning provided quality service, resources and training, from the enrolment process with Jonathon who had exceptional Customer service skills to the Trainer Deb Thomas who held my hand through the upgrade process. I am very happy to have selected and committed to Fortress learning and would highly recommend anyone considering to upgrade their qualifications or begin their training to go with their training organisation. Thanks again Deb for your time, knowledge and skills.
Caterina
From the very first phone call, Fortress Learning had fantastic communication and straightforward processes. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing to go through the RPL and credit transfer process. They made the whole process so simple and stress free. Emails were normally responded to on the same day, and the giant portfolio I submitted was reviewed and marked within the week. Thank you to Jon, Odeza, Emma and everyone else involved.
Alison L
I’m not a person who takes to technology and computers easily, I never gained an education through high school. Thanks to Deb and the team at Fortress, I was able to get my qualification to start my dream job, training and assessing apprentices. I would like to thank everyone at Fortress for helping and guiding me along the way, I will be forever grateful!
Adam D
I had a great experience doing my TAE through Fortress. Very clear tasks with videos to give guidance and instructions on the tasks. Trainers very responsive and willing to help! Marking done within 4 days. Thank you very much!
Susanna C
Fortress made my RPL really easy. Advised me exactly what I needed to provide as evidence to reach my desired outcome. Quick assessment of my skills and experience to finalise my upgrade. Thanks Fortress team.
Steve D
Quality TAE RPL assessment is difficult. That's why lesser RTOs avoid it. I tried to negotiate a realistic RPL pathway with two other well-known TAE providers before settling on Fortress. I'm an experienced TAE assessor myself; I was impressed by their commitment to rigorously observing the standards while being flexible enough to capture genuine evidence. I was not only impressed with the service they provided me, I am confident that any colleague or potential employee of mine that is certified through Fortress genuinely has met the standards (and not just benefitted from the "tick and flick" approach of some providers). I have no association with Fortress but I would recommend them to any TAE professional seeking to upgrade their qualifications.
Sean Kelly
I recently completed my Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Training and Assessment Education (TAE) through Fortress Learning, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, the process was seamless and well-organized. The support team was incredibly responsive and helpful, guiding me through each step with patience and clarity. The assessors at Fortress Learning are highly knowledgeable and provided valuable feedback that was both constructive and encouraging. Their expertise in the TAE field is evident, and their dedication to helping students succeed is truly commendable. What stood out the most was their tailored approach to my RPL application. They recognized my prior experience and skills, ensuring that the assessment process was relevant and fair. The resources provided were comprehensive and greatly aided in my understanding of the requirements. Overall, Fortress Learning has exceeded my expectations with its professional and supportive approach. I highly recommend their RPL services to anyone seeking to advance their TAE qualifications. Thank you, Fortress Learning, for an outstanding educational experience!
Brendan
The TAE workload was boulderous and daunting, but trainer Deb Thomas assisted me throughout. Her explanations untangled jargon and simplified arduous assessment tasks. Her incredible support enabled me to complete the TAE. THANK YOU!!! Although I primarily teach in a degree course, areas covered such as "reasonable adjustment" will assist with my Higher Ed work. I recommend Fortress to anyone contemplating a TAE: the service was both excellent and comprehensive.
Robyn
This course has made me a better Trainer and Assessor in many ways. The research project was intense, but very rewarding, I intend to implement many of the strategies I have learned throughout the course. The training staff at Fortress were fantastic and very supportive all the way, they did not hesitate to help me when it was needed. Many thanks to Fortress, especially Jane MacIntosh.
Nick Congiusta
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