How to Select the Right RTO Consultant

As a Registered Training Organisation, you have a lot of government compliance to keep up with to ensure that your company is operating as it should. The last thing you want is someone complaining against you or about one of your trainers.  You don’t have time to personally keep up with all the ASQA standards and oversee that everything about your RTO is in compliance. You need some help. Maybe you’ve heard about RTO consultants but you’re not quite sure how to go about picking one. Read this brief guide with some simple steps to help you pick the best RTO consultant for your individual needs.

First things first, you need to assess your needs as an RTO. Make a list of questions that you would like to ask an RTO consultant. What questions do you have about your own compliance? Are you an established RTO or do you have questions about the process of becoming one? If you are an established RTO, try to get a general idea of where you stand when it comes to compliance. Are you on par but just need someone take the wheel on your RTO compliance management? Are you falling badly behind and are about to be audited? All these questions will help determine what exactly it is that you need from an RTO consultant.

Once you have made your list and have a pretty solid idea of what you need you can begin to compare RTO consultancy companies and their services. Most companies offer packages according to what your needs are so this is why it’s key to know where you stand first. Now days, you can easily search online and compare companies side by side. Look at their services and packages offered. Try to find the one that fits your needs best as an RTO. Once you have found comparable packages, do a cost vs. benefits analysis and see which company gives you the most bang for your buck.

Now that you’ve found a company with services or packages that suit your needs in a cost effective way, be sure to do a little research before you finally pull the trigger. Check online testimonials and reviews about the companies at the top of your list. A company always makes itself look good on their own website but you can gain a lot more insight when viewing comments from those who have actually done business with them. Also, ask some friends or acquaintances in the RTO business if they have any insight into the companies you are looking at. A little research can go a long way in helping you pick a good solid company that won’t let you down. If you still aren’t 100% sure, many RTO consulting companies offer seminars or workshops which you can attend to see first-hand if they are really the company you want to do business with.

Vivacity is an RTO Coaching and Consulting company in Newcastle NSW that offers just about anything you can imagine when it comes to assisting RTOs at any stage of need. They have everything from starter packages to add-on packages to reboot and audit packages. They have their own RTO internal auditors who will perform audits to assess the strengths and weaknesses of your RTO’s compliance. They are more than happy to answer any questions you may have and also offer workshops which you can attend. Their website is simple and easy to understand and lays out their services in a way which makes it easy to match up with your RTO’s needs. In your search for the perfect RTO consulting company, definitely put Vivacity at the top of your list.