Consultancy Services
Clued In Education provides RTO consultancy services across Australia, specialising in governance, self-assurance, training and assessment quality, workforce capability, enterprise risk management and organisational improvement.
Founder Catherine Hodgson works with RTO owners, CEOs, senior leaders and quality teams to examine existing systems, address identified concerns and develop practical approaches aligned with the 2025 Standards for RTOs.
Based in Perth, Western Australia, Clued In Education supports RTOs nationally through online consultancy, with in-person services available by arrangement.
Clued In Education provides support across:
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of RTOs do you work with?
Clued In Education works with Australian RTOs at different stages of development, including established providers, organisations preparing for initial registration and RTOs undertaking significant improvement or change.
Support is tailored to the organisation’s scope, delivery model, workforce, learner cohorts and priorities. This may include privately operated RTOs, community-based providers, enterprise RTOs and organisations delivering government-funded or fee-for-service training.
Do you provide RTO audit preparation?
Clued In Education can help an RTO examine its readiness for regulatory scrutiny, identify weaknesses and improve relevant systems, practices and evidence.
The focus is on strengthening how the organisation operates rather than producing documentation solely for an audit. No consultant can guarantee an audit outcome or remove the RTO’s responsibility for its own compliance.
Can you review our RTO's compliance?
Clued In Education can independently review selected systems, practices, documentation or areas of operation against relevant regulatory requirements. A review can help identify gaps, inconsistencies, risks and improvement priorities.
A consultancy review does not guarantee compliance or predict the outcome of future regulatory activity. Its purpose is to help leaders understand their current arrangements and make informed decisions about improvement.
Do you review assessment tools and training and assessment strategies?
Yes. Clued In Education can review or develop assessment tools, training and assessment strategies, mapping and associated learning resources.
Reviews consider the requirements of the training product, assessment validity, evidence requirements, learner needs, accessibility, usability and the capacity of the materials to support consistent assessment decisions.
Can you help us implement the 2025 Standards?
Yes. Clued In Education helps RTOs translate the 2025 Standards into practical governance, monitoring, workforce capability, training, assessment and student support arrangements.
The support provided will depend on the RTO’s existing systems and the areas requiring attention. It may involve reviewing current arrangements, clarifying responsibilities, developing monitoring processes or supporting implementation across the organisation.
Can you provide professional development for our staff?
Yes. Clued In Education provides customised professional development for RTO leaders, trainers, assessors, student support personnel and other staff.
Professional development can be delivered as online modules, live online sessions, in-person workshops, facilitated team activities or structured capability development programs. Content can be tailored to the RTO’s priorities and workforce needs.