The costs involved in becoming a registered training organisation (RTO) range from
registration and renewal fees, compliance and infrastructure costs to the purchase
of Training Packages.
Registration fees
Any organisation applying to become an RTO, or renewing registration must pay an
application fee to the relevant state or territory registering body.
The fee varies between the states and territories, from $500 to over $1500, which
includes the cost of the initial appraisal and compliance audit. Annual fees are
also payable upon registration in some states and territories and can range from
$350 to over $1000.
Fees also apply for extension to scope of registration and approval to provide courses
to overseas students.
Accreditation fees
RTOs that develop new courses or qualifications must have these accredited to be
formally recognised as national qualifications. The accreditation process attracts
a fee that varies according to the qualification, ranging from $500 for a short
course to $4000 for a degree or diploma.
Comprehensive information on fee structures is available from each state and
territory course accrediting body. Follow the links on the right.
Workshop fees
State and territory registration authorities conduct information sessions to help
organisations that have decided to become an RTO gain a better understanding of
the:
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registration process and registration standards
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Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)
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role of evidence in the submission process.
Workshops are held throughout the year in all states and territories. The price
of attending varies between the states and territories. Individual workshops can
cost up to $200.
Training Packages
RTOs base their training courses on nationally endorsed resources called Training Packages.
A Training Package describes:
The identified skills and knowledge are known as units of competency. Units of competency
are grouped into various qualifications, as defined by the Training Package.
Prices can range from under $100 to over $1000 depending on the contents of the
Training Package, the industry and the components the selected.
Industry skills councils (ISCs),
formerly known as ITABs, develop Training Packages and sell them as complete packages
or as individual components. They are also available for download from the National Training Information Service (NTIS)
website.
Delivering in other states and territories
Once registered, no additional fees are charged for an RTO to deliver training and
assessment services in other states and territories, providing:
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the services are within its scope of registration
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it complies with any particular legislative/regulatory requirements
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the relevant registering body has been notified appropriately.