Looking to undertake a nationally recognised qualification in 2022?

Pathways Looking to undertake a nationally recognised qualification in 2022?

What is nationally recognised training?

Nationally recognised training is any programme of training leading to vocational qualifications and credentials that are recognised across Australia. Nationally recognised training courses are listed on training.gov.au.

The term accredited training is used to differentiate a course within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) framework. It is also referred to as Nationally Recognised Training. In this context accredited training generally leads to a nationally recognised qualification or unit of competency which can only be issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) like AICM.

Your education and training are so important when it comes to establishing your career. Thanks to registered training organisations (RTOs), TAFEs, and universities, we’re spoiled with options when it comes to education. But how do you tell which ones are the best for you? Just because an organisation has a great reputation, it doesn’t mean the course is always up to scratch.

A great way to check the quality of the training or course you choose is to see if it’s part of the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). The AQF is responsible for the national system of qualifications in Australia. This system covers higher education, vocational education, training, and schools.

The AQF is managed by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills, and Employment. The AQF regularly convenes with ministers of education in each state to advise them on any AQF policy matters that need review.

If you’re looking for a nationally recognised qualification, make sure it’s AQF certified. This seal of approval by the AQF means that your course meets all the strict criteria laid out by the Government for RTOs and educational institutions across the country.

“Your education and training are so important when it comes to establishing your career.”

Decisions, decisions, decisions….

When deciding which study option is best for you, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Should you go to University, TAFE or a provider like AICM? Everyone seems to have a different opinion on what the RIGHT answer is, but let’s look at some of the benefits for you and your career by studying within the vocational education training framework.

Benefits for individuals

1. Expand your skillset

You can acquire new skills, as well as refreshing and updating your knowledge. Although you may already feel confident in your current abilities, completing a qualification or part of a qualification allows you to expand your current knowledge on the latest industry changes.

2. Open doors to other courses and qualifications

After completing a qualification, you then have access to more courses and qualifications that have prerequisites. For example, you may undertake the Certificate IV in Credit Management qualification and then decide to complete further studies at the Diploma level.

3. Broaden your career opportunities

Completing further studies equals more career opportunities, giving you variety in your career choices. Being qualified for a variety of different positions gives you more chances of finding a position that you are most suited. It not only benefits your career growth, but also shows employers you are eager to learn and grow.

4. Feel empowered

Aside from all these career and financial benefits, completing a qualification gives you sense of selffulfilment and accomplishment. Benefits of getting a qualification will leave you more motivated in life as well as your career! With perks ranging from personal and interpersonal, to financial and educational advancements, it would be hard to deny that it’s worthwhile investing your time into getting more qualified. You should try to take advantage of any opportunities to learn.

5. Give yourself a leading edge

Today’s corporate world is fast paced and competitive, there’s ever increasing pressure for organisations to stay up-to-date but as you know an organisation is really only as good as its people. Ensuring your teams have the best possible knowledge is key to the success of your organisation. Employees will never see the further development of their skills as something negative. Even if it might mean they have to put in extra hours to participate in courses that are designed to enhance their work life. Sometimes it is necessary for a manager or team leader to get in experts to ensure the optimum growth and development of its company. This is something that every business, no matter what size, should be considering.

Benefits for the business

Enhance employee capability

Have more employees deploying more skills in the pursuit of more positive outcomes for your business.

Improve retention rates

Successful managers already know what the research confirms: staff who acquire new skill sets and expand their range of core responsibilities enjoy better job satisfaction and higher rates of productivity. They also stay in their role for longer and tend to progress within the organisation as opposed to looking elsewhere.

Achieve overall competitive advantage in the market

Provide your employees with the skills to take your business to the next level by giving them the skills and knowledge needed in a competitive industry. ➤

EDUCATION

FOUNDATION

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

In late 2018, the Board of Directors of the Australian Institute of Credit Management (AICM) proudly approved the establishment of the AICM Education Foundation.

The AICM Education Foundation has been established to provide financial assistance to credit professionals and students striving to continue their education. Funds are gathered from generous donations from the AICM and Credit Community, as well as fundraising activities and events of the AICM and it’s supporters throughout the year including but not limited to the annual AICM Conference.

The Education Foundation will also bolster the vision of the AICM to be the primary learning, knowledge and information source for credit professionals and support the AICM’s objective of providing opportunities for growth throughout their careers.

For more information on the foundation, make contributions or interest in supporting the Management

Committee contact the AICM National office (aicm@aicm.com.au, 1300 560 996 or click here).