Learning & Development with Dan Hill

In this episode, I sit down with long-time industry leader Dan Hill from SpecTraining to discuss the newly accredited 11370NAT Certificate IV in Learning Design and Facilitation — a qualification designed specifically for corporate trainers and learning professionals working in non-accredited environments. With over 20 years of collaboration and shared history in the VET sector, we explore the thinking behind the course, the reaccreditation process, and the industry need for practical capability development beyond the traditional training and assessment pathway. The conversation focuses on how this qualification differs from the TAE, particularly its strong emphasis on real-world application. Rather than isolated delivery tasks, the course is built around two end-to-end learning projects — from needs analysis and stakeholder engagement through to design, delivery and evaluation. Dan highlights key areas of capability that industry identified as gaps, including stakeholder consultation, business acumen, performance-focused training, data-driven decision making, and evaluation models that link learning directly to organisational outcomes. The episode also explores emerging topics such as neuroscience, coaching, psychometric tools, and the growing demand for blended learning design. We also discuss broader industry trends shaping the future of learning and development, including the shift toward non-accredited training, the need to demonstrate measurable performance impact, and the evolving role of human skills in an AI-enabled world. The episode concludes with insights into upcoming professional development opportunities through the Institute for Learning and Performance and reflects on the increasing importance of skilled learning professionals who can design training that delivers real business results — not just content for its own sake . You can check out Spec Training at https://spectraining.edu.au/ Check out Spec's new Cert IV in Learning Design at https://spectraining.edu.au/course/11... Check out more about National L&D Week at https://lndweek.ilpasiapacific.com/?_... Subscribe for more on training, compliance, VET reform, and education strategy! Want some help with running your RTO or fixing your data? Need some highly contextualised resources? Don't worry, we can help you with that! Email lauren or [email protected] to get started today! ASQA Practice Guides can be found here https://www.asqa.gov.au/rtos/2025-sta... New Standards can be found here https://www.asqa.gov.au/rtos/2025-sta... As always guys, like, subscribe or leave a comment to support this channel and keep lots more content coming your way. Feel free to disagree but do so respectfully. Any questions, drop them below and if you need some help with RTO management, compliance or quality, send us an email at [email protected] You can find out all the information about Aniwaya at www.aniwaya.org