What are the approved policies and
guidelines of the Training Accreditation Council?
All RTOs must comply with the following policies and
guidelines as part of their Registration Agreement with the
Council:
 Guideline
on Protection of Fees Paid in Advance
This Guideline
outlines the Training Accreditation Council definition of 'fees
paid in advance' and is intended to assist RTOs in determining
how they manage the collection fees paid in advance. RTOs are
required to adopt one of the options that has been approved by
TAC in order to meet compliance with the Condition of
Registration.
At
Risk RTO's
While the majority of WA RTO's have made a significant
commitment to establishing and maintaining their obligations
under the AQTF, from time to time RTOs are identified as
presenting a significant risk due to their high level of non
compliance with the Essential Standards for Registration. In
these circumstances the Council and/or the Department of
Education and Training may implement a range of risk responses
to minimise risks to students and protect publicly funded
training outcomes.
The risk responses are outlined in the
Council's Risk Management Policy For At Risk RTOs and the Joint
Risk Management Policy in Receipt of Public Funding.
VET
Ministerial Guidelines
Under Section 13 of the VET Act 1996, the Minister has
issued Guidelines to the Council relating to the policy to be
implemented and the procedures to be followed in undertaking its
functions under the Act. The Ministerial Guidelines were updated
in February 2008. To view the Guidelines, click on the above
link.
Policy on Change of Legal Entity of a Registered Training Organisation
When a registered training organisation is, for example, sold or taken over in a range of circumstances, this results in a change in the legal entity that is responsible for the conduct and management of the organisation and it is necessary for the new organisation to apply for registration. To view the guidelines, click on the above link.
Policy on Changes within Registered Training Organisations
The Training Accreditation Council needs to be informed of any changes to a structure or operation of a training organisation with the Council.
Complaints Handling
Policy
You will find information here about the process on
- How to make a complaint against an RTO.
- How to appeal against TAC decisions; and
- How to make a complaint against TAC processes and Services
or against individual officers.
De-registration
Policy
You will find information here about the process of
de-registration of an RTO.
Nationally
Recognised Training Logo Guidelines
The NRT logo is similar to Australian National Training Authority’s (ANTA’s),with
both having a triangular shape and the same colours. However the
descriptor (the words) under the triangle are different. Both
logos are registered trade marks.
To view the guidelines, click on the above link.
New
Trade Skills Recognition Policy
The VET Act 1996 provides TAC with a Skills Recognition
function which the Council exercises to grant trade qualifications. TAC is the only body able to issue trade
certificates to people who are not indentured as
Apprentices in Western Australia.
RTOs can apply to offer trade skills recognition service. The
Trade
Skills Recognition Application Guidelines cover all aspects
of the trade skills recognition process, seeking documented
agreed responsibilities of each collaborating organisation in
provision of services, in line with the requirements of the
candidate, industry and the AQTF. A pamphlet to assist
RTOs in applying to TAC for approval to offer trade skills
recognition services is available by clicking here...
RTO
Pamphlet
Records
Management Guidelines
The AQTF requires registered training organisations to have
effective administrative and records management procedures in
place for the retention, archiving, retrieval and transfer of
student and assessment records. For more information and to view
the guidelines click on the above link.
TAC
Logo Guidelines
To protect the value of the logo for all registered training
organisations, it is important to use the logo in a way that preserves
its integrity and meaning as a symbol of nationally recognised
training. The brochure provides guidelines of how you can
represent the logo, as well as bromides for your use in
reproducing the logo. To view the guidelines, click on the
above link.
Standards
for Sharing Information
Information collected by the Training Accreditation Council is
used for the primary purpose of the Council undertaking its
functions as outlined in the Vocational Education and
Training Act 1996. The information collected may be provided
to relevant government agencies for secondary purposes that are
directly related to, or provide benefit to the Council's primary
function of quality assuring vocational education and training
in Western Australia. Standards for sharing information apply
between the Council and other relevant government agencies. To
view the Standards click on the above link.
For further information on the Training Accreditation Council's
Policies and Guidelines, contact the office directly on (08)
9441 1910.
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