Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)

• Are those that have been registered by State or Territory recognition authorities
• Are the only organisations permitted to issue nationally recognised Qualifications and Statements of Attainment from Training Packages
• Must meet the standards set down by the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)

For a list of RTOs visit the National Training Information Service (NTIS)

The Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)…

• Sets the Standards for RTOs
• Sets the Standards for the State and Territory accreditation authorities who register those organisations
• Ensure the quality of Vocational Education and Training provided by RTOs

The AQTF Standards for RTOs require them to…

• Have documented quality training and Assessment systems
• Conduct (at least) annual internal audits
• Have documented agreements with any RTO partners with whom they provide training
• Have documented staff recruitment, induction and professional development processes
• Employ trainers and assessors who meet specific competencies
• Have Recognition of Prior Learning processes in place and offer it to all who enrol with them
• Adhere to strict Assessment quality assurance requirements
• Follow specified requirement for the development, validation and implementation of learning and Assessment strategies

For more information on the AQTF visit the DEST website

RTOs for Australian Apprenticeships