TAC Update - Issue 60 - March 2021
TAC News TAC Update - Issue 60 - March 2021
TAC Update - Issue 60 - March 2021
16/03/2021
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Farewell to Ian Hill, Chairman of TAC
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At the end of March 2021, the Training Accreditation Council will farewell Mr Ian Hill.
Ian was appointed to TAC in August 2003 and has served as the Chairman for almost 18 years.
The leadership, expertise and passion Ian has brought to TAC has been considerable and greatly valued, during what has often been a period of constant reform and review.
Ian’s professional and collaborative manner has ensured TAC has developed a strong reputation for its expertise and balanced regulatory approach, with highlights being TAC’s engagement with the sector and education program.
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Since the announcement of Ian’s retirement, the Secretariat has been inundated with messages of appreciation and support, an indication of the high regard in which he is held.
TAC would like to acknowledge and thank Ian for his invaluable contribution and outstanding service to the VET sector and wish him well for the future.
Details on the new Chairperson will be provided in the next issue of the TAC Update.
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What's in this edition?
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TAC Education Program
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Focus on quality - Amending Scope
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Changes to the Amendment to Registration Application Process
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Top 10 most viewed pages on the TAC Website
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Other important updates
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TAC Education Program - upcoming events
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The full list of Education Program recordings and resources is available on the TAC Website
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Focus on quality - Amending Scope
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From time to time an RTO will need to amend their scope of registration due to updates or removal of training products or the addition of scope to meet client needs.
Managing scope and preparing applications to amend scope can be challenging for RTOs as the process involves the preparation of documentation for audit that demonstrates that the RTO is ready to deliver the new or revised training products.
The following four areas of non-compliance are the most common non-compliances experienced by RTOs in amendment to scope applications where an audit occurred.
TAC recommends that RTOs consider these common non-compliances and associated support materials to assist in the preparation of applications to TAC.
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Further information on compliance in this area is available in the Amount of Training Fact Sheet.
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Protection of pre-paid fees (7.3)
Providing evidence of a suitable strategy to manage pre-paid fees that is consistent with Schedule 6 of the Standards.
Further information on compliance in this area is available in the TAC Users’ Guide.
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Changes to the Amendment to Registration Application Process
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TAC has recently reviewed the amendment application process. An outcome of the review is the reduction of evidence requirements to be submitted with an amendment application. The changes aim to streamline the amendment application process for RTOs.
Evidence is only required against the following clauses:
Mandatory clauses:
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Standard 1 - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.13, 1.14, 1.16
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Standard 5 - 5.1, 5.3
Where applicable clauses:
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1.15, 1.17 – 1.20 - Assessor only and Supervision arrangements
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1.22 – 1.25 - TAE training
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2.3, 2.4 - Third-party providers
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7.3 - Protection of pre-paid fees over $1500
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8.5 - Working With Children Police Clearances
The Amendment to Registration Application Guide has been updated to reflect these changes and the non-mandatory Self-Assessment Tool has been improved to provide additional support and guidance to RTOs on what evidence could be provided.
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Top 10 most viewed pages on the TAC Website
In case you missed it, the top 10 most viewed pages on the TAC Website in 2020 were:
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These pages provide data and analysis on training patterns and employment trends, and identify the skills projected to be in highest demand over the coming years. Information on the impact of COVID-19 is also included where available.
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NCVER posts 500th news release
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16/03/2021 3:41 PM