January 2010 - 2010
Jan 14, 2016
January 2010
- 2010
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Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)
The AQTF is the national set of standards which assures
nationally consistent, high-quality training and
assessment services for the clients of Australia’s
vocational education and training system.
AQTF 2010 is the current version of the framework.
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Component of the AQTF
The Essential Standards for Registration
Training organisations must meet these standards in order to deliver and
assess nationally recognised training and issue nationally recognised
qualifications.
Standards for State and Territory Registering Bodies
State and Territory registering bodies are responsible for registering
training organisations and for quality assuring the training and assessment
services they provide.
Excellence Criteria
These are criteria that registered training organisations may use voluntarily
to continue improving the quality of their training and assessment and to
gain recognition of their performance.
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Essential Standards for Registration
Comprises
9 Conditions of Registration
3 Standards
3 Quality Indicators
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Conditions of Registration
1. Governance
2. Interactions with the registering body
3. Compliance with legislation
4. Insurance
5. Financial management
6. Certification & issuing of qualifications statements of attainment
7. Recognition of qualifications issued by other RTOs
8. Accuracy and integrity of marketing
9. Transition to training packages/ expiry of accredited courses
http://www.nqc.tvetaustralia.com.au/aqtf_2010
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Essential Standards
Standard 1 The RTO provides quality training and assessment across all of its operations
Standard 2 The RTO adheres to principles of access and equity and maximises outcomes for its clients
Standard 3 Management systems are responsive to the needs of clients, staff and stakeholders, and the environment in which the RTO operates.
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Essential Standards
Employer satisfaction (this includes competency development and training & assessment quality)
Learner satisfaction (this includes learner engagement and competency development)
Competency completion rate(This will be calculated for qualifications and units of competency)
Quality Indicators
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Why the change from 2007 to 2010?
Strengthen Essential Standards for existing RTOs
Acknowledging the need to differentiate between providers that have proven track record and those that are new to the training industry
Changes in packaging rules (a) will provide RTOs with more electives that can be chosen from a broader range of units and (b) RTOs will be able to offer clients more choice to cover their specific needs.
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What are the changes from 2007 - 2010?
Changes to essential standards for registration
Changes to essential standards for initial registration
Major changes to packaging rules for the Training Packages
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The Major Changes
The new packaging rules:
One third or more of total units required to gain a VETqualification will be electives
The choice of elective units can be broadened, to allow one sixth of total units to be included from other qualifications in a Training Package, other Training Packages and accredited courses
Licensed and trade occupations will be exemptfrom these measures
All units will be called either core or elective. Recommended combinations of electives for particularspecialisations will be presented as groups.
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The changes will be implemented throughout 2010
Practical aspects of implementation will be worked through with State Training Authorities and the Industry Skills Councils
The National Quality Council will provide opportunitiesfor stakeholders to be involved in implementation issues
Timeline for RTOs – until further advised.
Timing