VET Workforce Management & Industry Experts – What RTOs Need to Know with Maciek Fibrich

In this episode of the RTO Superhero Podcast, host Angela Connell-Richards is joined once again by Maciek Fibrich, RTO coach and compliance expert, to unpack the major changes in Quality Area 3 – VET Workforce Management under the new 2025 Standards for RTOs.With a fresh focus on whole-of-organisation workforce management, these changes mean that compliance is no longer just the responsibility of trainers and assessors—it now extends to all staff, from administration to leadership. Angela and Maciek explore:✅ VET Workforce Management – How the new standards shift from trainer-only requirements to a holistic workforce approach, ensuring all RTO staff are appropriately trained and developed. ✅ Professional Development for All Staff – Why continuing professional development (CPD) is now required for all employees, including administration, management, and support staff. ✅ Position Descriptions & Compliance Responsibilities – The importance of clearly defining compliance responsibilities across all roles, and ensuring CEOs and managers fully understand their obligations. ✅ Engaging Industry Experts in Training – The new flexibility to involve industry experts in training delivery without requiring them to hold a Cert IV in Training and Assessment—and what RTOs need to do to ensure compliance. ✅ Industry Expert Registers & Competency Systems – How RTOs can document, verify, and manage industry experts, including mapping industry expertise and maintaining a register of specialists. ✅ Co-Assessment with Industry Experts – How experts can support assessment alongside qualified trainers, ensuring stronger industry relevance without compromising compliance. ✅ Risk Management & Implementation Steps – How RTOs should assess risks, update policies, and implement changes based on their size and scope of operations.Angela and Maciek also highlight valuable ASQA practice guides and self-assurance tools that can help RTOs navigate these changes efficiently.🚀 Whether you're an RTO owner, compliance manager, or trainer, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you prepare for the July 1, 2025 rollout of the new standards.🎧 Listen now to stay ahead and future-proof your RTO’s workforce compliance!Send us Fan Mail Support the showThank you for tuning in to the RTO Superhero Podcast! This podcast supports RTOs to operate with clarity and control under the 2025 Standards. Each episode breaks down compliance into practical actions you can apply in your RTO.📘 Want deeper insight into governance under the new Standards?Explore The Governance Shift: https://governance-shift.vivacity.com.au/and the 8 Critical Drivers to RTO Success: https://8-critical-drivers-book.vivacity.com.au/ Stay connected with the RTO Community: RTO Job Board FacebookRTO Job Board LinkedInRTO Community Facebook📌 Don’t forget to:✔ Subscribe so you never miss an episode✔ Share this episode with your RTO network🎙 Listen now and stay ahead of the Standards📢 Want more compliance insights?Subscribe to our EduStream YouTube Channel for FAQ sessions on the 2025 Standards🔗 Subscribe now: EduStream by Vivacity Coaching✉️ Email us at [email protected] 📞 Call us on 1300 729 455🖥️ Visit us at vivacity.au