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Frequently Asked Questions

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+ Admin, Enrolment & Payments

Yes, your admin team can create a custom invoice for any service, course or product you like.

Yes there’s your own library for storage and management of files.

For trainers you can see and assign availability in the calendar function.

Yes, you determine the rules and periods for payment which appear in the student’s portal.

Yes, we integrate with Eway and Paypal for payments.

Yes. We have a powerful and unique to Vasto 2-way Xero sync that allows for invoices raised in our system to sync into Xero and have them reconcile. If the user in Xero edits one of our invoices in xero the link also returns this back to our system and marks it paid etc also. You select Xero field mapping when setting up the system.

Yes, you choose how and when they are applied.

Yes you can store all of the industry consultation against the course or unit in our system ready to pull out at a moments notice.

Yes you can store all of the staff pd and certs against the course or unit in our system ready to pull out at a moments notice. You can also allow or disallow subjects that can be trained by approved or non approved personnel.

Yes, venue management is included with Google Maps integration.

Yes, you set up alerts which can be on the dashboard and emailed to you.

Yes, there’s a complete system for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) submissions, records, communications and approvals included in the SMS.

You can set up payment triggers which means the students are prompted at certain times to pay invoices to contunue to have access.

Yes we have many ways that vouchers can be used in our system for discounts, agents, groups and more.

There’s 4 ways you can enrol students.
1. Manually by your admin
2. By emailed enrol link
3. By spreadsheet import
4. By widgets on your website (if you have that option installed).

+ Branding

Yes, as many as you like for yourself and your partner providers and corporates.

Yes it is a quick process to set branding schema and colours.

+ Certificates

Yes, your admin team can create a custom invoice for any service, course or product you like.

Yes, you can allocate certificates at the unit, course and timetable levels.

You can create as many templates as you want and appy them at unit or course level.

If you allow it yes, or you can choose manual certificate production.

+ Communication

Yes, using the Broadcast message feature.

Yes it’s integrated but you’ll need a subscription with our preferred SMS carrier.

Yes, reducing the need for external email and messaging and keeping records for all communications.  Bulk student communications can be used as well for group reminders, important dates and course information updates by assessors.

Yes, students can communicate with their trainers and assessors in the system with all communications recorded and visible in Assessor and Admin portals.

+ Compliance & Reporting

Vasto’s Training Partner portal is fully ASQA ready so all levels of interraction, PD, Quals, reporting and training transparency are managed through the platform.

Yes they can sign on screen or using QR codes. This can be added at the start or at any point during a course in the LMS.

Yes, many functions required exist for this reporting and activity.

Yes, compliant CRICOS reporting is available (Additional costs apply)

Yes we have one of the most in depth, easy to use update workflows on the market. When a course is superseded you can replace it easily, as well as units. There’s numerous triggers as to who gets what when etc.

Yes our system has been through many audits in the past without issue.

Yes we meet the compliance requirements to be an approved AVETMISS system.

Yes it does with a secure API key provided with by the Government. Once you register with them and they provide the key our system can validate usis live within our portal.

There are 3 methods of ID validation in Vasto – IP address and device validation, photo identification and signatures/QR code capture

It’s automatically updated and the student switches to the new unit after completing a unit.

We have an API link with TGA so the data is pulled directly from TGA and is always up to date.

Yes the vasto system can run multiple reports in many configurations and methods where you choose the fields to be reported.

Yes it will offer the form to the students at completion, record how many were issued and all the results are pre-populated and tallied for export report as required.

Yes we have tools to validate your data at any time so you don’t get errors at the last minute.

Yes it does and we have trouble shooters to help you every step of the way.

+ Corporate Clients

Yes, you can add branding to the student portal for their students.

Yes, the system has multi-level invoicing and payment capability for your corporate clients.

Yes. They have their own portal so message you and see student results and progress, as well as request courses.

+ Hosting & Security

No it’s unlimited as a part of your subscription plan. (A fair use policy applies)

There are multiple levels of security and redundancy to protect your data and the system integrity.

Here in Australia on Amazon Web Servers, one of the biggest providers in the world.

+ Learning Management System

The Vasto LMS Practical Assessments are a part of our core infrastructure, so all information captured in practical sessions is recorded live in your administration portal just like theory assessments.  This means you have the opportunity to reduce or eliminate paperwork for your practical sessions reducing trainer’s time both in-class or after-class.
Vasto’s practical assessments include direct input from training.gov.au for elements and performance criteria, or you can choose to build your own checklists suited to your delivery structure so you can record live;
– Attendance
– Activity results / outcomes
– Notes (per activity, student, cohort)
– Hours attended

There are 17 activity types as follows. Note that LTI tool includes things like Moodle and Canvas exams.

Yes, with our Enterprise package this comes as standard.  You can use any LTI compatible LMS content as a Vasto activity.

Yes, uploads of multiple file types are accepted for both in-course activity, student declarations and other generl records/files.

Yes we offer course building services however most subscribers build their own as the LMS is simple and intuitive to use. Additional fees apply.

Everywhere! You can add resources at the course, unit, exam, activity, section and question levels to suit your course structure and industry.

Yes, This media file you include will appear above the question text, and can provide support material which the question may rely on. You can add images, video files/youube urls and audio files.

No vasto is a completely different platform from moodle. The Vasto LMS is 100% in-built so there’s no external software or hosting needed.

You will have the ability to admin grade or assessor grade and mark, as well as communicate with students without leaving the system.

Depending on the content yes. Items such as SCORM and elearning presentations can be implemented into vasto.

Yes, we are SCORM compliant so your SCORM exams are assessed and reported accurately?

Creating content is easy and can be acheived within a few minutes providing the materials are online ready.

+ Migrating to Vasto

Yes, we schedule migration dates for completed and in-progress students.

We use a 9 step migration process to verify data, map and cross check fields prior to your final migration date.

It depends on the size and amount of data. Generally we can do migrations within 2-6 weeks start to finish.  You can continue to work in your account during the process.

Data migration costs $150 per hour. NAT file only migration is the quickest however the data is limited to AVETMISS data only. The time required for migration depends on the amount of date (years) and things like file attachments.

All systems. We have migration specialists who work across all platforms and for non-standard systems we scope and quote custom migrations.

This depends on what migration package you choose. Options include NAT only, NAT+Cert Register and Full Custom Migration.

+ Portals

There are 6 unique portals.  As an administrator you can access all of them centrally without needing login credentials. The portal include:
1. Administration portal
2. Student Portal
3. Trainer Portal (for practical and virtual training)
4. Assessor Portal (for online assessment)
5. Corporate Portal
6. Auspice Partner portal (Optional – costs apply)

No. Vasto operates in all web browsers across fixed and mobile devices so there’s no need for your students, trainers, assessors or corporate co-ordinators to download or maintain apps.

Trainers mark attendance, training records (Assessments), communicate with students, provide availability and more.

Assessors communicate with students, view and assess materials, update profiles and upload materials directly.

Students manage their USI, courses (online, offline and blended), enrolments, certificates, billing, messaging, settings and help from their portal.

+ Pricing

It is unlimited.

Each package has administrators included as standard, with extra administrators available for a small fee each month.

Yes, support packages are available as new staff join your business and as new functionality is deployed.

Yes, the fees vary depending on the package you choose. Please refer to our Pricing Page for more information

No, we invoice quarterly in advance.

New Start RTO and Starter package contracts are 3 months in length. Premium and Enterprise contracts are 12 months in length.

Yes, small and start up RTO’s are catered to and often only require less components until they grow and add more functionality.

Vasto offers 3 levels which include the following:
Starter – Elearning with assessor portal and manual enrolment.
Premium – Student (SMS) and Learning (LMS) system with full reporting capability
Enterprise – SMS & LMS with complete advanced automation, website integration and advanced workflow management
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Data migration costs $150 per hour. NAT file only migration is the quickest however the data is limited to AVETMISS data only. The time required for migration depends on the amount of date (years) and things like file attachments.

+ Student Management

The Vasto LMS Practical Assessments are a part of our core infrastructure, so all information captured in practical sessions is recorded live in your administration portal just like theory assessments.  This means you have the opportunity to reduce or eliminate paperwork for your practical sessions reducing trainer’s time both in-class or after-class.
Vasto’s practical assessments include direct input from training.gov.au for elements and performance criteria, or you can choose to build your own checklists suited to your delivery structure so you can record live;
– Attendance
– Activity results / outcomes
– Notes (per activity, student, cohort)
– Hours attended

No. Vasto operates in all web browsers across fixed and mobile devices so there’s no need for your students, trainers, assessors or corporate co-ordinators to download or maintain apps.

You can search from any admin page or use the students search filters.

Yes, you can see what devices they are on, their login times and activity.

Everything they see, interact with, answer and submit.

Yes, you can drill down to every interraction the student has has with the system.

+ Support

We’ve built our own Wiki-Style library for easy search and drill down help functionality including system links and workflows.

Our support team is available Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Sydney time. Critical incidents are also monitored at all times.

There’s a link on every admin page at the top right.

There’s a help section in the student portal to show students how to use the system to minimise your need to train them.

The data is in Australia and hosted on amazon Alex has the full spec sheet on this

No our system can handle yout growth we have unlimited sizing capabilities.

We offer help ticketing as apart of your subscription fee.

+ Training Partners

Vasto’s Training Partner portal is fully ASQA ready so all levels of interraction, PD, Quals, reporting and training transparency are managed through the platform.

Your Partners can manage their day to day business through the portal including this and more;
– See scheduled and previously completed courses
– Timetable new courses venues, trainers, pricing, places.
– Enroll Students individually or in bulk.
– Manage their approved trainers & assessors.
– Track student results.
– Manage renewal reminders
– Message Administrators, Trainers and Students.
– Maintain their own profile and branding.
– Request Web-Widgets for enrolment from admin.

Training Partners are also called Co-Providers or Auspice Partners. They are other businesses that deliver training on your behalf.

+ Videos and Multi Media

There are 17 activity types as follows. Note that LTI tool includes things like Moodle and Canvas exams.

Yes. Your Vasto account is unlimited and videos appear in the assessor portal for viewing and assessment.

Yes, uploads of multiple file types are accepted for both in-course activity, student declarations and other generl records/files.

Yes, This media file you include will appear above the question text, and can provide support material which the question may rely on. You can add images, video files/youube urls and audio files.

+ Website Integration

No. Vasto operates in all web browsers across fixed and mobile devices so there’s no need for your students, trainers, assessors or corporate co-ordinators to download or maintain apps.

No, the widgets option is a monthly fee as a part of your subscription.

No, Vasto generates code for use on your website. Most subscribers can update their own sites or require minimal involvement from their web managers.

You can display live data from timetables for enrolment, course information and enquiries.

No, however we can refer to designers who may suit your needs.

If you use the widgets all information is dynamically updated.

Widgets are linked code to your website that allow for data from the vasto system to appear easy and friendly for your staff and students on your website. They allow quick access to make contact via contact forms and enrol students or check the scehdule of a course and places.

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Core Features & Tools

Integrated LMS

Seamless E-Learning delivery with integrated Vasto LMS. 16 Activity types to cover Practicals, eLearning, Virtual Classroom, File Upload. Manual & Auto asessment with in-built communications.

Enrolments x 4 Ways

Maximise student enrolments by customizing enrolment fields and linking to your website.

Portals

Empower and engage your assesssors, trainers, students, corporates and partners through their own unique portals

Automated Messaging

Increase productivity with automated updates, alerts and reminders across your RTO before, during and after training via Email and/or SMS.

Course Builder

Use our DIY content builder or bring in your SCORM packages to create stunning e-learning material with minimal effort in minutes.

Reporting

Tailor smart training, financial and projection reports to suit your business. Build reports to suit your external business and marketing needs.

Setup & Onboarding

Get up and running in days not weeks by using the Vasto Onboarder and data migration wizard

Invoicing

Get paid fast to keep your cash flow healthy with online invoice integrated to your accounting software. API to Xero, Myob, Reckon and Saasu.

Relationship Management

Capture leads online, manage, communicate and convert to enrolment or export.  Auto-Message pre, during and after training.

Dashboard

See the entire status of the training business on the Vasto comprehensive management dashboard displaying reports, enrollments and other key performance metrics

Pricing Model

Simplify and save with all inclusive monthly pricing model. Access to all non-partner functions standard with a reducing scale to promote growth.

Integrations

Accounting, Xero, Training/gov.au, Australia Post, USI, SCORM & LTI (Moodle/Canvas), Wordpress, Websites integration standard.

Mobile Learning

Allows students to access transcripts and take courses on and offline from any PC, tablet and smart phone

ID Validation

Adopt industry best practices for student identification, online signing and more

Data Migration

Seamlessly import historical student data with the Vasto migration wizard. We’ll look after your data like it is our own with the Vasto migration wizard

Compliance

Protect your business with complete compliance automation. Use our auto-fix functions to locate and rectify issues fast.

Multi Level Branding

Create unique corporate, client and subsidiary branding across your RTO

Funded Training

Remove the stress at reporting time with detailed funded training reporting.

Timetabling / Scheduling

Take control by tracking attendance, managing & scheduling resource

Scalability

Our platform is built to be used by organisations with as few as 50 students and by multinational, growing organisations, with the understanding that businesses are not static.