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Frequently asked questions about accredited courses

What are accredited courses?

Accredited courses are developed to meet training needs that are not addressed by existing Training Packages. A course will not be accredited if it duplicates existing endorsed training package qualifications, or if the outcome can be achieved through the contextualisation of a training package qualification.

How is a course accredited?

Courses will only be accredited for national recognition where no national Training Package qualification exists. The course must meet the standards outlined in the AQTF 2007 Standards for State and Territory Course Accrediting Bodies and the AQTF 2007 Standards for Accrediting Courses. An accredited course must be delivered by a registered training organisation for recognition under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Who is responsible for accrediting courses?

Accreditation is the responsiblity of the state or territory course accrediting body.

How is national consistency ensured?

Any product put forward for accreditation must comply with national standards. The Australian Quality Training Framework 2007 (AQTF 2007) Standards for Accredited Courses provides clear guidelines on the required form and content for an accredited course.

How long does accreditation last?

Courses are generally accredited for up to three years. If it is expected that the training needs of an industry sector will be covered in the near future by a training package, or revisions to an existing package, accreditation will be approved for a shorter period of time.

Who owns accredited courses?

The course copyright owner owns the accredited course. If the course is developed privately it is up to the course copyright owner to define whether or not they wish to license the product and what the terms of licensing will be.

Who can deliver accredited courses?

An accredited course can be delivered only by registered training organisations (RTOs) with scope to deliver that particular course. The process of registering to deliver an accredited course is the same as the process for registering to deliver qualifications from a training package.

RTOs wishing to deliver an existing accredited course must also contact the course developer/course copyright owner and find out about copyright and licensing opportunities. These contact details are available through the National Training Information Service website .

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What are accredited courses?

Accredited courses are developed to meet training needs that are not addressed by existing Training Packages. A course will not be accredited if it duplicates existing endorsed training package qualifications, or if the outcome can be achieved through the contextualisation of a training package qualification.

How is a course accredited?

Courses will only be accredited for national recognition where no national Training Package qualification exists. The course must meet the standards outlined in the AQTF 2007 Standards for State and Territory Course Accrediting Bodies and the AQTF 2007 Standards for Accrediting Courses. An accredited course must be delivered by a registered training organisation for recognition under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Who is responsible for accrediting courses?

Accreditation is the responsiblity of the state or territory course accrediting body.

How is national consistency ensured?

Any product put forward for accreditation must comply with national standards. The Australian Quality Training Framework 2007 (AQTF 2007) Standards for Accredited Courses provides clear guidelines on the required form and content for an accredited course.

How long does accreditation last?

Courses are generally accredited for up to three years. If it is expected that the training needs of an industry sector will be covered in the near future by a training package, or revisions to an existing package, accreditation will be approved for a shorter period of time.

Who owns accredited courses?

The course copyright owner owns the accredited course. If the course is developed privately it is up to the course copyright owner to define whether or not they wish to license the product and what the terms of licensing will be.

Who can deliver accredited courses?

An accredited course can be delivered only by registered training organisations (RTOs) with scope to deliver that particular course. The process of registering to deliver an accredited course is the same as the process for registering to deliver qualifications from a training package.

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