With the Revised Standards for RTOs coming into effect from 1 July 2025, it’s crucial to start preparing now to ensure your RTO remains compliant. Follow these step-by-step actions to begin:
Step 1: Understand the New Standards
✅ Read and Familiarise Yourself
- Review the Outcome Standards, Compliance Requirements, and Credential Policy.
- Identify key changes from the 2015 Standards to the 2025 version.
📌 Tip: Focus on sections related to training & assessment, student support, governance, and compliance.
Step 2: Conduct a Self-Assessment of Your RTO
✅ Evaluate Current Practices
- Compare your current policies, processes, and training methods against the new requirements.
- Use ASQA’s self-assessment tools (or create an internal compliance checklist).
📌 Key Areas to Review:
✔️ Trainer & Assessor Credentials – Ensure trainers meet new requirements.
✔️ Assessment Systems – Check alignment with the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence.
✔️ Industry Engagement – Strengthen collaboration with employers and industry bodies.
Step 3: Update Your Policies and Procedures
✅ Revise Compliance Documents
- Update policies to reflect new governance, training, and student support requirements.
- Ensure alignment with AQF certification, student identifier management, and transition of training products.
📌 Key Policies to Review:
✔️ Marketing & Advertising (Ensure accuracy and transparency)
✔️ Student Support & Wellbeing (Strengthened inclusion & complaint handling)
✔️ Training & Assessment Strategies (TAS) (Ensure quality & industry relevance)
Step 4: Train Your Staff
✅ Educate Your Team on the Changes
- Conduct staff training sessions on the new Standards.
- Ensure trainers and assessors meet credential requirements outlined in the Credential Policy.
📌 Tip: If trainers need to upgrade qualifications, plan enrolments now to avoid delays.
Step 5: Strengthen Student Support & Engagement
✅ Improve Student Experience
- Review and enhance student support services (inclusion, wellbeing, complaints & appeals).
- Implement better feedback mechanisms to track student satisfaction and outcomes.
📌 Action: Ensure students are aware of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer options.
Step 6: Implement Stronger Governance & Compliance
✅ Ensure Readiness for Audits & Reporting
- Prepare for Annual Declarations on Compliance.
- Ensure financial viability risk assessments are in place.
- Review and document third-party arrangements if applicable.
📌 Tip: Assign a compliance officer or internal auditor to monitor ongoing improvements.
Step 7: Transition Plan & Final Checks
✅ Create a Transition Plan for Full Compliance by 1 July 2025
- Set milestones for each compliance area (e.g., staff training by December 2024, policy updates by March 2025).
- Conduct internal audits before the Standards take effect.
📌 Action: Engage with ASQA webinars, industry updates, and professional networks for further guidance.
