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means the national register on vocational education and training in Australia. It is the authoritative source of nationally recognised training and registered training organisations who have the approved scope to deliver nationally recognised training.
National VET Data Policy means the document by that name, endorsed by the Council of Australian Governments Skills Council, or their successor.
pathways allow students to move between qualification levels with full or partial recognition for the qualifications and/or learning outcomes they have attained.
RTO means registered training organisation.
RTO Standards means the applicable standards applied by the VET Regulator and, in relation to the National VET Regulator, means the Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations referred to in subsection 185(2) of the Act.
Skills Service Organisation means an organisation by that title funded by the Commonwealth to support Industry Reference Committees in their role, or its successor.
Training Package specifies the knowledge and skills required by individuals to perform effectively in the workplace, which are expressed in units of competency. Training packages detail how units of competency are packaged into nationally recognised and portable qualifications that comply with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
units of competency means the specification of the standards of performance required in the workplace as defined in a VET accredited course or Training Package.
VET Regulator means:
           (a)   the National VET Regulator; and

           (b)   a body of a non-referring State that is responsible for the kinds of matters dealt with under the VET legislation for that State.

vocational competency means industry knowledge and experience, at least at the level being delivered and assessed. A person who has vocational competency will be familiar with the content of the vocation and will have current direct relevant experience in the industry.

Part 2 Introduction and purpose

7 Introduction
VET accredited courses are designed to address skill requirements for industry, education, legislative, enterprise or community needs, where these are not covered in nationally endorsed Training Packages. VET accredited courses also have the capacity to address changes in skill needs, and the needs of emerging industries, in a responsive manner. A collaborative approach between national bodies with responsibility for the development and endorsement of Training Packages and VET Regulators provides an effective and timely response to the changing needs of industry.

8 Purpose of the Standards
Under section 44 of the Act, the National VET Regulator, when deciding whether to grant an application for the accreditation of a course, must consider whether the course meets the Standards for VET Accredited Courses and the Australian Qualifications Framework. The National VET Regulator must also consider the Standards for VET Accredited Courses when making a decision to cancel the accreditation of a course under section 52 of the Act,