The primary objective of an audit is to establish that the RTO or applicant is, at a minimum, meeting the applicable Standards for RTOs. TAC engages an external panel of Auditors to undertake audit services on its behalf.  These Auditors will need to sight tangible evidence that demonstrates how the RTO or applicant meets compliance with the applicable Standards being audited.

The purpose and scope of a TAC audit will depend on the type of audit, e.g., initial registration, amendment to scope or renewal of registration. The audit will focus on a range of business practices within the audit scope and will most likely involve:

• visual inspection/site visits;
• review of documentation;
• interviews with students, staff and other stakeholders; and
• tracking the student's journey and records from pre-enrolment to post completion.