Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) What are the changes for existing RTOs? Created by VELG June 2010 Adapted from the VETIG Breakfast 23 June 2010, which was presented by David Garner, A/Director, Training Quality, DET QLD

When, what, why, where? 1 July 2010 New Standards for initial registration Strengthening of Standards for continuing registration Strengthening of risk management guidelines COAG decision November 2009

Key documents - AQTF AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing RegistrationAQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration The Quality Indicators AQTF 2007 Standards for State and Territory Registering Bodies AQTF 2007 Excellence Criteria

Existing RTOs - Conditions I’m an existing RTO – what changes are in store for me? Condition 1 RTO senior officers, directors and substantial shareholders must satisfy fit and proper person requirements RTO must demonstrate how it ensures the decision making of senior management is informed by trainers and assessors

Existing RTOs - Conditions Condition 2 RTO must provide a statement demonstrating its financial viability and/or annual financial statements and/or a business plan on request of the registering body.

Existing RTOs - Conditions Condition 5 RTO must be able to demonstrate financial viability on request at all times Specified fee information must be provided to clients Specified options for protection of fees paid in advance

Existing RTOs - Conditions Condition 6 The RTO must have a student records management system in place that has the capacity to provide AVETMISS compliant data The RTO must provide returns of client records as required by the registering body The RTO must meet USI (Unique Student Identify) requirements

Existing RTOs – Standard 1 Standard … can demonstrate current industry skills directly relevant to the training/assessment being undertaken 1.5 -….is systematically validated

Existing RTOs – Standard 2 Standard – The RTO establishes the needs of clients and delivers services to meet those needs 2.3 – changed from ‘enrol or enter into a contract’ to ‘enrol or enter into an agreement’ 2.7 – The RTO provides appropriate mechanisms and services for learners to have complaints Re-number of elements

Existing RTOs – Standard 3 Standard – The RTO’s management of its operations ensures clients receive the services detailed in their agreement with the RTO Re-numbering of elements

Existing RTOs Standard – The RTO’s management of its operations ensures clients receive the services detailed in their agreement with the RTO Re-numbering of elements

Existing RTOs – Transition Arrangements Transition arrangements RTOs must comply with all new requirements as of 1 July 2010 Except Condition 5 – options for collecting fees in advance Condition 6 – AVETMISS compliant data and USI RTOs must comply with these by 3 January 2011