With the revised standards for registered training organisations (RTOs) set to take effect from 1 July 2025, sector-focused SaaS software company OneAdvanced has expanded its offering via its Australia distributor, TAFE Queensland, to help RTOs across Australia meet the new digital literacy assessment regulations.
The Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) platform is a tool that education institutes across Australia use to assess English and maths proficiency before course enrolment. This latest launch builds on that foundation by introducing a new digital literacy assessment within this platform that supports compliance with the new standards.
Under the new requirements, RTOs must assess students’ digital literacy before enrolment to ensure they possess the foundational skills needed to succeed in modern learning and workplace environments.
The BKSB Digital Literacy Assessment provides a compliant, scalable, and easy-to-implement solution to support this.
BKSB is among the few Australian government-approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment tools. BKSB assessments are mapped to the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and help determine an individual’s English and maths levels. This platform provides a streamlined, scalable and compliant method for assessing students’ digital capabilities, identifying skill gaps and supporting targeted interventions.
Brent Kinnane, General Manager at TAFE Queensland, Brisbane, emphasised the importance of proactive student preparation.
“Digital literacy is no longer optional; it’s essential,” he said. “Our partnership with OneAdvanced allows RTOs to meet the upcoming standards confidently. Through the BKSB platform, we offer a robust solution that ensures compliance and actively improves student readiness and success.”
The new standards call for better digital skills among trainers and educators, ensuring they can effectively support students in digital learning environments. Digital literacy must now be thoroughly embedded within vocational training programs, aligning with current industry expectations. The outcome will be adaptive and inclusive learning strategies catering to diverse student capabilities.
“This is more than compliance; it’s about future-proofing vocational education,” said OneAdvanced Country Manager Adam Bowles. “Digital literacy directly impacts student engagement, completion rates and employability. Our BKSB solution empowers RTOs to quickly and accurately identify digital skill levels, enabling educators to deliver targeted support from day one.”
Through BKSB’s Digital Literacy Module, educators receive automated, actionable insights, significantly reducing administrative workloads. The module prioritises inclusivity, ensuring each student receives tailored support irrespective of their initial digital proficiency.
To ensure smooth compliance with the 2025 RTO Standards, RTOs are encouraged to review enrolment processes and integrate digital literacy screening, train educators in digital competency frameworks and leverage a digital assessment tool like BKSB.
“By proactively embracing these changes, RTOs can significantly improve student outcomes, satisfaction and workplace readiness,” said Bowles.
