RTO
What is an RTO?
Registered Training Organizations (RTOs) provide nationally recognized training in vocational education. Approval from ASQA is required to deliver this training.
RTOs are the only organizations in the Australian vocational education and training system authorized to
Conduct and assess nationally recognized training.
Issue nationally recognized qualifications and credentials.
Apply for government funding to deliver VET services.
More than four million learners complete vocational training each year, which has become the primary way for Australians to improve and renew their skills.
There are approximately 4,000 RTOs in Australia, most of which are regulated by ASQA.
Here you can learn about advantages
Vocational education and training
Vocational education and training provides students with practical skills and knowledge that enable them to contribute to the nation's workforce.
Accredited vocational education and training courses and qualifications help provide
Acquire qualifications to enter a new occupation
Return or enter the labor market
Improve the skills of current qualifications
Access to university
Vocational courses and qualifications
The qualifications for vocational courses are as follows.
Certificate I, II, III and IV
Diplomas
Advanced diplomas
Certificate and Postgraduate Vocational Diploma
Vocational training providers
There is a wide range of vocational training providers, including
Technical and advanced vocational education (TAFE) or similar public providers
Private providers
RTOs of companies that provide training to their employees
Some schools and universities
Professional or trade associations
Non-profit providers of adult education in the community
Vocational training programs for foreign students
Education providers must register with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) when educating international students in Australia on a student visa.
These providers are referred to as Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS).
How RTOs are regulated
ASQA is the regulatory body for all education providers in
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
New South Wales
ASQA also regulates providers in Victoria and Western Australia, including.
Courses (face-to-face or online) are offered in ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, and TAS.
Courses for international students on student visas in Australia.
How do you become an RTO?
To become a Registered Training Organization (RTO), you must meet a number of requirements, including.
Ensuring that training and assessment meet the high standards of learners and employers.
Protecting the credibility and reputation of the training sector.
Applicants who want to enter the vocational training market go through a rigorous assessment process.
Summary of the process
To become an RTO, you must
create an application form
Submit an application form
undergo an assessment
be informed about the decision
Apply for RTO registration
ASQA regulates most RTOs in Australia.
Applicants based in Victoria or Western Australia should apply to ASQA for registration if they provide the following information.
In ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA or TAS where the course is delivered in a class or online; or
Courses for international students in Australia on a student visa (information on ESOS providers can be found here).
Approval deadlines
Once your application is complete, you will be notified of the outcome of your application within six months.
Vocational training for international students
To provide education to international students on a student visa in Australia, you must be registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
These providers are known as Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS).
Regulatory Authorities in Victoria and Western Australia
During the process of harmonization from a federal VET system to a national system, Western Australia (WA) and Victoria (Vic) refused to participate. The result is a confusing system in which WA and Vic each have their own state regulatory authority. These regulators are as follows.
Victorian Regulatory Authority - Victorian Qualifications and Registration Authority (VRA).
Western Australian regulatory body - Training Accreditation Council.
What is the NRT logo?
The NRT (Nationally Recognised Training) logo is a registered trademark. The logo is used to promote and accredit national vocational training leading to Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Adherence.
The NRT logo may only be used by RTOs in accordance with the Standards and Recommendations for Ethical Marketing and Promotion.
Standard for Registered Training Organizations 2015 (for ASQA RTOs).
Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) criteria for initial registration and AQTF criteria for continuing registration (for all other RTOs).
RTO Compliance & Learning material
RTOs must continue to meet the standards of the VET Quality Framework to maintain their registration status; ASQA (and the WA and Vic regulators) monitor compliance with the standards using a variety of methods, including compliance audits, to ensure that RTOs are meeting the standards. One of the ways this is achieved is by ensuring the learning resources are compliant - details here or just visit the website and have a look at the RTO training resources they have available
Regulators typically conduct three types of audits to ensure RTO compliance: the first is the registration audit. This is conducted upon receipt of the initial application for registration of an RTO, the second may be conducted upon renewal of registration, and the third may be conducted upon application for changes in the scope of registration. However, RTOs may be reviewed at any time if certain risk factors are identified. These risk factors, such as complaints against the RTO, are used to inform the regulator whether the RTO is at risk of not complying with the VET regulatory framework.
Should they register and operate an RTO?
Running a registered training organization (RTO) can be rewarding on both a personal and business level. By offering nationally recognized job training, it can help students and professionals have better career opportunities. It also has the potential to help businesses succeed while helping individuals achieve their employment goals.
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