To maintain its status as a registered training organisation (RTO), the RTO must:
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maintain the standards set by the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and the relevant state or territory training authority
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allow its performance to be monitored and audited at any time during the period of registration to assess its compliance with these standards
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renew its registration within the required timeframe prior to expiry.
Below are some of the main issues an RTO could encounter throughout the duration of its registration.
An RTO may wish to extend the scope of the qualifications for which it is registered. The RTO must apply through the relevant state or territory registration authority.
The period of registration is five years. At the conclusion of the five-year period, the RTO is required to submit a new registration application.
If, at any time during the period of registration the RTO makes major changes to its operations, it must advise the training authority in writing.
If the RTO is selling its operations, the current and new owners must maintain compliance with the AQTF 2007 standards throughout the process of the sale.
Audits form a critical component of improving and monitoring the quality and integrity of vocational education and training (VET).
During the 5-year registration period, an RTO may be required to participate in strategic industry audits, risk management audits and scope of registration audits as determined by the state or territory training authority.
If areas of non-compliance are found during an audit, the RTO is advised and given time to rectify them.
Keeping up-to-date
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) frequently publish news and research in relation to VET in Australia, including:
