Legislation – VET

Standards: Clause 7.5, 8.1, 8.6

7.5. The RTO provides accurate and current information as required by the Data Provision Requirements as updated from time to time.

8.1. The RTO cooperates with the VET Regulator:
a) by providing accurate and truthful responses to information requests from the VET Regulator relevant to the RTO’s registration;
b) in the conduct of audits and the monitoring of its operations;
c) by providing quality/performance indicator data;
d) by providing information about substantial changes to its operations or any event that would significantly affect the RTO’s ability to comply with these standards within 90 calendar days of the change occurring;
e) by providing information about significant changes to its ownership within 90 calendar days of the change occurring; and
f) in the retention, archiving, retrieval and transfer of records.

8.6 The RTO ensures its staff and clients are informed of any changes to legislative and regulatory requirements that affect the services delivered.

Standard 8.1 (f) – see Assessment retention

Related documents/links

ASQA Fact sheet – Infringement notices
ASQA website: Quality Indicator Annual Summary template
ASQA website: Complying with ASQA requirements
ASQA website: Other Licensing and registration requirements
ASQA website: ESOS Framework
ASQA website: Standards for VET Accredited Courses
ASQA website: Guide to change of ownership

QCI consideration

Does your RTO have a process to ensure:

• a timely transition when a qualification or unit is superseded
• accurate and timely submission of the annual Quality Indicator Summary Report
• accurate and timely submission of Total VET activity report to NCVER
• currency of any licences/approvals needed to offer specific qualifications or units.

Does your RTO have a process for informing staff of any legislative changes that impact on their work?
Does your RTO have a process for informing learners of any legislative changes that impact on services?