How Retail And Hospitality Training Packages Are Changing And What RTOs Must Do Next

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Big shifts are landing across Australia’s retail and hospitality training packages, and we’re breaking down what actually matters for RTOs, trainers, and learners. Angela sits with returning guest Lauren Hollows to dig into what’s changing in SIR and SIT, why this reform cycle feels different, and the practical steps you can take now to protect funding, simplify assessment, and improve outcomes. The core story is transparency: using the Markup platform, anyone can see and respond to unit-level feedback in real time, creating a visible trail of what gets accepted, what doesn’t, and why. That’s a big win for industry voice and a chance to cut duplication, update outdated terminology, and design assessments that reflect real kitchens, real stores, and real budgets.
We walk through the nuts and bolts that keep leaders up at night. For hospitality, repetitive unit design drives cost and confusion; we outline ways to streamline demonstrations without watering down standards. For retail, we challenge rigid prerequisites that shut out experienced supervisors, and offer sane alternatives grounded in current work roles. Then we get tactical: how to use draft releases as an 80–90 percent guide, plan dual delivery across staggered state timelines, choose between dual tools and gap assessments, and keep a crisp communication plan that reassures students, employers, and staff from day one.
You’ll also hear how to request apprenticeship extensions, set up governance rhythms that produce compliance evidence, and plug into essential alerts on training.gov.au. And if SIT, SIR, SHB, or CUA sit on your scope, don’t miss the SAXA national roadshow for direct consultation in every major city. Bring your top five unit pain points and leave with clearer options for 2025 delivery. If you’re ready to move from reacting to leading, this conversation is your playbook for a clean transition and stronger training products.
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1. How Retail And Hospitality Training Packages Are Changing And What RTOs Must Do Next (00:00:00)

2. Welcome And Topic Overview (00:01:15)

3. What’s Changing In SIR And SIT (00:01:57)

4. Transparent Consultation Via Markup (00:04:05)

5. Practical Impacts Of Unit Changes (00:07:04)

6. Prerequisites And Funding Complexities (00:12:52)

7. Trainer And Assessor Action Plan (00:14:48)

8. Transition Strategies And Dual Delivery (00:19:03)

9. Extensions For Apprenticeships (00:23:34)

10. Governance, Monitoring, And Checklists (00:26:10)

11. Stay Informed: JSCs And TGA (00:29:06)