Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
The Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015, the prior edition repealed on 1 July 2025: every clause of the eight Standards with what an ASQA or VRQA auditor asked to see, each linked to its successor in the Standards for RTOs 2025 for RTOs whose policies and evidence were written to the 2015 clauses.
Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth; ASQA-regulated RTOs until 30 June 2025; VRQA state-only RTOs until their transition by 1 January 2027) with 9 domains and 61 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are Standard 1: Training and assessment strategies and practices – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (26 controls), Standard 3: AQF certification and learner records – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (6 controls), Standard 6: Complaints and appeals – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (6 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (9)
Schedules 4 and 5: NRT logo and certification documents – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::Sch4 | Schedule 4 Conditions of use of the NRT logo |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::Sch5.Q | Schedule 5 items 1 to 4 Qualification testamurs and the qualification register |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::Sch5.S | Schedule 5 items 5 to 8 Statements of attainment and their register |
Standard 1: Training and assessment strategies and practices – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.1 | Clause 1.1 Strategies and amount of training consistent with the training product |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.10 | Clause 1.10 Five-year validation cycle, half in the first three years, risk-based |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.11 | Clause 1.11 Who may validate: collective competencies and independence |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.12 | Clause 1.12 Recognition of prior learning offered |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.13 | Clause 1.13 Trainers' vocational competency, industry currency and VET skills |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.14 | Clause 1.14 Trainers hold the Schedule 1 Item 2 or Item 3 credential |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.15 | Clause 1.15 Assessment-only staff hold Item 2, 3 or 5 |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.16 | Clause 1.16 Professional development of trainers and assessors |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.17 | Clause 1.17 People who are not trainers work under supervision and do not decide outcomes |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.18 | Clause 1.18 Credentials, competencies and currency of supervised individuals |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.19 | Clause 1.19 Training and assessment under supervision still complies with Standard 1 |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.2 | Clause 1.2 Amount of training set for each learner |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.20 | Clause 1.20 Level of supervision set and supervising trainers accountable |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.22 | Clause 1.22 TAE products delivered by people holding the qualification to the level delivered |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.23 | Clause 1.23 Credential to deliver the Certificate IV TAE and assessor skill sets |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.24 | Clause 1.24 Conditions on people supervised to deliver TAE |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.25 | Clause 1.25 Independent validation before and while delivering TAE products |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.26 | Clause 1.26 Transition of superseded, deleted and expired training products |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.27 | Clause 1.27 Exception where a product requires a superseded unit |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.3 | Clause 1.3 Sufficient trainers, support services, resources and facilities |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.4 | Clause 1.4 All training package or accredited course requirements met |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.5 | Clause 1.5 Practices relevant to industry needs |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.6 | Clause 1.6 Industry engagement strategies used systematically |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.7 | Clause 1.7 Learner support needs identified and met |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.8 | Clause 1.8 Assessment system meets requirements, principles and rules of evidence |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::1.9 | Clause 1.9 Validation plan for every training product |
Standard 2: Quality assurance of operations – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::2.1 | Clause 2.1 Compliance at all times, including services delivered on the RTO's behalf |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::2.2 | Clause 2.2 Systematic monitoring and evaluation for continuous improvement |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::2.3 | Clause 2.3 Written agreement for third party services |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::2.4 | Clause 2.4 Monitoring services delivered by third parties |
Standard 3: AQF certification and learner records – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::3.1 | Clause 3.1 Certification issued only to learners assessed as competent |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::3.2 | Clause 3.2 Certification documents meet Schedule 5 |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::3.3 | Clause 3.3 Certification issued within 30 calendar days |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::3.4 | Clause 3.4 Certification records kept and accessible to learners |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::3.5 | Clause 3.5 Credit for units achieved elsewhere |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::3.6 | Clause 3.6 Student Identifier scheme requirements |
Standard 4: Accurate and accessible information – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::4.1 | Clause 4.1 Accurate, factual marketing and information |
Standard 5: Learners informed and protected – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::5.1 | Clause 5.1 Advice on the right training product before enrolment |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::5.2 | Clause 5.2 Pre-enrolment information that enables an informed decision |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::5.3 | Clause 5.3 Fee information, consumer rights and refunds |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::5.4 | Clause 5.4 Learners told promptly of changes to agreed services |
Standard 6: Complaints and appeals – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::6.1 | Clause 6.1 Complaints policy covering the RTO, third parties and learners |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::6.2 | Clause 6.2 Appeals policy including assessment decisions |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::6.3 | Clause 6.3 Fair, public, acknowledged complaints and appeals with independent review |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::6.4 | Clause 6.4 Complaints or appeals taking more than 60 days |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::6.5 | Clause 6.5 Complaint and appeal records, root causes and corrective action |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::6.6 | Clause 6.6 Enterprise and volunteer RTOs: broad organisational policy |
Standard 7: Governance and administration – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::7.1 | Clause 7.1 Authority, and fit and proper assessment of executives and controllers |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::7.2 | Clause 7.2 Financial Viability Risk Assessment Requirements |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::7.3 | Clause 7.3 Protection of prepaid fees above $1,500 (Schedule 6) |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::7.4 | Clause 7.4 Public liability insurance |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::7.5 | Clause 7.5 Data Provision Requirements |
Standard 8: Cooperation with the VET Regulator and legal compliance – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::8.1 | Clause 8.1 Cooperation with the VET Regulator |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::8.2 | Clause 8.2 Third parties bound to cooperate with the Regulator |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::8.3 | Clause 8.3 Notifying the Regulator of third party agreements |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::8.4 | Clause 8.4 Annual declaration on compliance |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::8.5 | Clause 8.5 Compliance with Commonwealth, State and Territory law |
| australia-standards-for-registered-training-organisations-2015::8.6 | Clause 8.6 Staff and clients told of regulatory changes |
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 and who does it apply to?
Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 is a compliance framework from Australia (Commonwealth; ASQA-regulated RTOs until 30 June 2025; VRQA state-only RTOs until their transition by 1 January 2027) with 9 domains and 61 controls. The Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015, the prior edition repealed on 1 July 2025: every clause of the eight Standards with what an ASQA or VRQA auditor asked to see, each linked to its successor in the Standards for RTOs 2025 for RTOs whose policies and evidence were written to the 2015 clauses. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 actually require?
Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 has 61 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are Standard 1: Training and assessment strategies and practices – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (26 controls), Standard 3: AQF certification and learner records – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (6 controls), Standard 6: Complaints and appeals – Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 do I already cover?
Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Australia Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2025 (98% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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