Revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) Online Guidance Hub

High-quality VET is vital to Australia’s future: the knowledge and skills it produces positions Australia as an economically prosperous, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable nation. Further, the VET sector plays a critical role in helping Australians to get well paid and secure jobs, boosting living standards and creating opportunities for Australians to prosper.

While the quality of training is affected by many variables, RTOs have a critical role in ensuring training is high-quality and meets the diverse range of VET students and employer needs.

The Standards are a foundation for quality training – describing the key factors that contribute to quality VET. The Standards will help to foster a VET sector that is trusted, capable and equipped to deliver quality training and provide the skills we need for the future.

The purpose of the Standards is to:

• support RTOs to deliver nationally consistent, high-quality training that leads to quality outcomes for students, industry, employers and the Australian community
• ensure training and assessment delivered by RTOs meets industry requirements (as set out in training packages and accredited courses) and ensures students are well equipped for employment and further study, and
• ensure RTOs operate with integrity and consider the needs of both students and industry.

By meeting the outcomes set out in the Standards, RTOs can contribute to building increasing confidence in the sector, address risks to students and sector integrity, and design and deliver fit for purpose training that meets the needs of industry. In addition the Standards help to cultivate a shared understanding of what constitutes quality training delivery for all users of the VET system, and embeds a culture of quality within the sector.

RTOs are required to comply with these documents to maintain registration and safeguard the integrity of VET. 

Webinar: Revised Standards for RTO: an overview

This webinar provides a high-level overview of the key changes introduced in the Standards.

The following guidance has been developed to assist RTOs in understanding their obligations under the Revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).