SRTO 2015 AQTF (Standards and Conditions) 2016 VRQA Guidelines Notes Standard One: The RTO’s training and assessment strategies and practices are responsive to industry and learner and meet the requirements of training packages and VET accredited courses Clause 1.1 The RTO’s training and assessment strategies and practices, including the amount of training they provide, are consistent with the requirements of training packages and VET accredited courses and enable each learner to meet the requirements for each unit of competency or module in which they are enrolled. AQTF 1.2 Strategies for training and assessment meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course and are developed in consultation with industry. VRQA 2016 Guideline 4.1 An RTO’s training and assessment strategies and practices, including the amount of training it provides, must be consistent with the requirements of the training packages and VET accredited courses and enable each student to meet the requirements for each unit of competency or module in which the student is enrolled. Clause 1.2 For the purposes of Clause 1.1, the RTO determines the amount of training they provide to each learner with regard to: the existing skills, knowledge and the experience of the learner; the mode of delivery; and where a full qualification is not being delivered, the number of units and/or modules being delivered as a proportion of the full qualification. AQTF 2.5 Learners receive training, assessment and support services that meet their individual needs. VRQA 2016 Guideline 4.2 For the purposes of Guideline 4.1, an RTO must determine the amount of training it provides to each student with regard to: the existing skills, knowledge and the experience of the student; the mode of delivery; and where a full qualification is not being delivered, the number of units and/or modules being delivered as a proportion of the full qualification.
Clause 1.3 The RTO has, for all of its scope of registration, and consistent with its training and assessment strategies, sufficient: trainers and assessors to deliver the training and assessment; educational and support services to meet the needs of the learner cohort/s undertaking the training and assessment; learning resources to enable learners to meet the requirements for each unit of competency, and which are accessible to the learner regardless of location or mode of delivery; and facilities, whether physical or virtual, and equipment to accommodate and support the number of learners undertaking the training and assessment AQTF 1.3 facilities, equipment and training and assessment materials used by the RTO are consistent with the requirements of the Training Package or accredited course and the RTO’s own training and assessment strategies. AQTF 2.5 Learners receive training, assessment and support services that meet their individual needs. SRTO2015 has specified requirements regarding sufficiency of resources as well as confirmation of accessibility of resources. Clause 1.4 The RTO all requirements specified in the relevant training package or VET accredited course AQTF 1.2 Strategies for training and assessment meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course and are developed in consultation with industry.
Industry relevance Clause 1.5 The RTO’s training and assessment practices are relevant to the needs of industry and informed by industry engagement. AQTF 1.2 Strategies for training and assessment meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course and are developed in consultation with industry. SRTO2015 requires that an industry engagement plan is developed and broadens industry consultation from the training and assessment strategy to actual operations. The Glossary to SRTO2015 provides definitions of industry engagement and industry. Industry can include, but are not limited to: enterprise/industry clients, e.g. employers; training organisations; industry organisations; industry regulators; industry skills councils or similar bodies; industry training advisory bodies; and unions. Clause 1.6 The RTO implements a range of strategies for industry engagement and systematically uses the outcome of that industry engagement to ensure the industry relevance of: its training and assessment strategies, practices and resources; and the current industry skills of its trainers and assessors. AQTF 1.2 Strategies for training and assessment meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course and are developed in consultation with industry. SRTO2015 specifies that an RTO ‘implements a range of strategies’. Provides more guidance on the of consultation with industry. Industry engagement outcomes to the currency industry skills of trainers and assessors eg. An RTO can demonstrate trainers have the suggested industry skills.
Clause 1.12 The RTO offers recognition of prior learning to individual learners. AQTF 1.5 Assessment including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): meets the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course is conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules of evidence meets workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements is systematically validated. Principle of assessment, ‘Flexibility’ assumed RPL is offered. SRTO2015 requires RPL. SRTO2015 does not suggest that RPL may not be relevant to some cohorts/programs.
Individuals working under the supervision of a trainer Clause 1.17 Where the RTO, in delivering training and assessment, engages an individual who is not a trainer or assessor, the individual works under the supervision of a trainer and does not determine assessment outcomes. AQTF 1.4 Training and assessment is delivered by trainers and assessors who: have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Quality Council or its successors, and have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered or assessed, and can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken, and continue to develop their Vocational Education and Training (VET) knowledge and skills as well as their industry currency and trainer/assessor competence VRQA 2016 Guideline 3.4 the RTO, in delivering training and assessment, engages an individual who is not a qualified trainer and/or assessor, the individual must work under the supervision of a qualified trainer and/or assessor and must not determine assessment outcomes.
Clause 1.18 The RTO ensures that any individual working under the supervision of a trainer under Clause 1.17: holds the skill set defined in Item 4 of Schedule 1 or, prior to 1 January 2016, is able to demonstrate equivalence of competencies; has vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed; and has current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment provided As above VRQA 2016 Guideline 3.5 An RTO must ensure that any individual working under the supervision of a trainer: the skill set defined in Item 4 of Schedule 1 of these Guidelines; has vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed; and has current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. Clause 1.19 Where the RTO engages an individual under Clause 1.17, it ensures that the training and assessment complies with Standard 1. As above
The RTO monitors training and/or assessment services provided on its behalf to ensure that it complies with all aspects of the AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration. Clause 2.2 The RTO: systematically monitors the RTO’s training and assessment strategies and practices to ensure ongoing compliance with Standard 1; and systematically evaluates and uses the outcomes of the evaluations to continually improve the RTO’s training and assessment strategies and practices. Evaluation information includes but is not limited to quality/performance indicator data collected under Clause 7.5, validation outcomes, client trainer and assessor feedback and complaints and appeals. AQTF 1.2 Strategies for training and assessment meet the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course and are developed in consultation with industry. AQTF 1.1 The RTO collects, analyses and acts on relevant data for continuous improvement of training and assessment. SRTO2015 evaluation includes quality/performance indicator data and complaints and appeals Clause 2.3 The RTO ensures that where services are provided on its behalf by a third party the provision of those services is the subject of a written agreement. AQTF 3.3 The RTO monitors training and/or assessment services provided on its behalf to ensure that it complies with all aspects of the AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration. VRQA 2016 Guideline 2.1 2.1 An RTO must ensure that where services are provided on its behalf by a third party, the provision of those services is the subject of a written agreement. party means any party that provides services on behalf of the RTO
any materials and equipment that the learner must provide; and information on the implications for the learner of government training entitlements and subsidy arrangements in relation to the delivery of the services. Clause 5.3 the RTO collects fees from the individual learner, either directly or through third party, the RTO provides or directs the learner to information prior to enrolment of the commencement of training and assessment, whichever comes first, specifying: all relevant fee information including: fees that must be paid to the RTO; and payment terms and conditions including deposits and refunds; the learner’s rights as consumer, including but not limited to any statutory cooling-off period, if one applies; the learner’s right to obtain refund for services not provided by the RTO in the event the: arrangement is terminated or the RTO fails to provide the agreed services. Condition 5 The RTO must provide the following fee information to each client: The total amount of all fees including course fees, administration fees, materials fees and any other charges Payment terms, including the timing and amount of fees to be paid and any non-refundable deposit/administration fee The nature of the guarantee given by the RTO to complete the training and/or assessment once the student has commenced study in their chosen qualification or course The fees and charges for additional services, including such items as issuance of a replacement qualification testamur and the options available to students who are deemed not yet competent on completion of training and assessment, and The organisation’s refund policy. AQTF 2.3 SRTO2015 has greater specification
(Option 5) the RTO has alternative fee protection measures of equal rigour approved by the registering body. Condition 5 Refers to providing students information ‘The nature of the guarantee given by the RTO to complete the training and/or assessment once the student has commenced study in their chosen qualification or course’ Clause 7.4 The RTO holds public liability insurance that covers the scope of its operations throughout its registration period. AQTF Condition 4 The RTO must hold insurance for public liability throughout its registration period Clause 7.5 The RTO provides accurate and current information on its performance and governance consistent with the Data Provision Requirements as updated from time to time. AQTF Condition 2.1 The RTO’s Executive must ensure that the RTO co-operates with its registering body: in the conduct of audits and the monitoring of its operations by providing accurate and timely data relevant to measures of its performance by providing information about significant changes to its operations by providing information about significant changes to its ownership VRQA 2016 Guideline 1.3 An RTO must ensure that it has management systems that include: management information including: details of company incorporation in Australia (alternatively evidence of being an incorporated body in receipt of government funds) a physical address of the company in Victoria for the purposes of serving notices details of the directors, CEO/PEO and senior management members with associated police checks and
The RTO provides an annual declaration on compliance with these Standards to the VET Regulator and in particular whether it: currently meets the requirements of the Standards across all its scope of registration and has met the requirements of the Standards for all AQF certification documentation it has issued in the previous 12 months; and has training and assessment strategies and practices in place that ensure that all current and prospective learners will be trained and assessed in accordance with the requirements of the Standards. An RTO registered with the VRQA must provide an annual declaration of compliance with the AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration (the AQTF Standards) and these Guidelines, and in particular whether it: currently the requirements of the AQTF Standards and these Guidelines across all of its existing scope of registration; and has met the requirements of the AQTF Standards for all AQF certification documentation which it has issued in the previous 12 months; and has training and assessment strategies and practices in place that ensure that all current and prospective students are or will be trained and assessed in accordance with the requirements of the AQTF Standards and these Guidelines.
Clause 8.5 The RTO complies with Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to its operations. AQTF Condition 3 The RTO must comply with relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulatory requirements that are relevant to its operations and its scope of registration. It ensures that its staff and clients are fully informed of these requirements that affect their duties or participation in vocational education and training. SRTO 2015 Clause 8.5 does not require the RTO to inform and clients about legislation and its implications (see below). Clause 8.6 The RTO ensures its and clients are informed of any changes to legislative and regulatory requirements that affect the services delivered. AQTF Condition 3 The RTO must comply with relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulatory requirements that are relevant to its operations and its scope of registration. It ensures that its staff and clients are fully informed of these requirements that affect their duties or participation in vocational education and training. SRTO 2015 Clause 8.6 only refers to changes.