10 Nov 2011

Policy and Processes

This web page provides a link to national and state policies, processes and legislation in the vocational education and training sector.

NATIONAL POLICY AND PROCESSES

Training Packages
NQC Policy Training Package Development and Endorsement Process
Training Package Development Handbook
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Implementation Handbook
Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration
Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration
Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for State and Territory Registering Bodies
Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for Accredited Courses
Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for State and Territory Accrediting Bodies

STATE POLICY, LEGISLATION AND REGULATION

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Act 1996
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Regulations 2009
Training Accreditation Council (TAC) Policies and Guidelines
Training Package Transition Policy and Guidelines
Public Register of Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Recognition of Prior Learning for Class A and Class B Qualifications
Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

NATIONAL POLICY AND PROCESSES

Training Packages

Training Packages are documents that describe the skills required to be employable within a particular industry. Training.gov.au (TGA) is the National Register for Training Packages.

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National Quality Council Policy for the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process

This document provides requirements on the process by which Training Packages are developed and endorsed. It provides an explanation of key steps and includes the quality principles that underpin Training Package development.

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Training Package Development Handbook (TPDH)

This handbook provides the requirements for the construction of Training Packages including units of competency, qualification frameworks and assessment guidelines.

Training Package Development Handbook (TPDH) Glossary, Guidelines and Mandatory Text
Training Package Development Handbook (TPDH) Tools and Templates
Training Package Development Handbook (TPDH) Links and Other Documents

These sections provide useful information on Training Packages in the form of fact sheets, checklists, examples and templates.

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Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

This publication provides the complete set of AQF policies and objectives and information about the governing and monitoring arrangements for the AQF.

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Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Implementation Handbook

This handbook contains information on the requirements of qualifications.

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Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration

This document contains the AQTF requirements for continuing registration for RTOs.

AQTF Users Guide to the Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration

AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration - Audit Report (Standards)

AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Continuing Registration - Audit Report (Conditions of Registration)

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Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration

This document contains the AQTF requirements for initial registration for organisations seeking to become an Registered Training Organisation.

AQTF Users Guide to the Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration

AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration - Self Assessment Checklist for Applicants

AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration - Audit Report (Standards)

AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards for Initial Registration - Audit Report (Conditions of Registration)

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Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) 2007 Standards for State and Territory Registering Bodies

These standards apply to the State Training Authorities responsible for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

AQTF National Guidelines for a Registering Body

AQTF Audit Handbook

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Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for Accredited Courses

The AQTF Standards for Accredited Courses apply to the course design for vocational education and training accredited courses.

AQTF 2007 User's Guide to Standards for Accredited Courses

AQTF 2007 Template for course documentation for accreditation

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Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) Standards for State and Territory Accrediting Bodies

The AQTF Standards for State and Territory Course Accrediting Bodies apply to course accrediting bodies that manage course accreditation under state and territory legislation. These standards focus on national consistency, client service and responsive management systems as well as specifying quality indicators and operating protocols for course accreditation functions.

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STATE POLICY, LEGISLATION AND REGULATION

Vocational Education and Training Act 1996

This is an ACT to establish a vocational education and training system for the State, to constitute the State Training Board of Western Australia and the Training Accreditation Council, to provide for the establishment of colleges and other vocational education and training institutions, to repeal the:

• Colleges Act 1978;
• Industrial Training Act 1975; and
• State Employment and Skills Development Authority Act 1990.

The main objectives of this Act are to:

• establish a State training system for the effective and efficient provision of vocational education and training (VET) to meet the immediate and future needs of industry and the community;
• provide for the recognition of VET, training providers, qualifications and skills;
• provide a means by which the State is able to meet its obligations under national arrangements relating VET;
• promote equality of opportunity to undertake VET;
• provide for research and development for the purposes of VET; and
• allow for the operation of an open and competitive training market in this State

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Vocational Education and Training Regulations 2009

These are the REGULATIONS in relation to establishment of a vocational education and training system for the State.

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Training Accreditation Council Policies and Guidelines

All Registered Training Organisations must comply with the policies and guidelines as part of their Registration Agreement with the Council.

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Training Package Transition Policy and Guidelines

This document provides information on when Registered Training Organisations must transition to new and updated Training Packages.

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Public Register of Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Under the amended Vocational Education and Training Act 1996, all prescribed vocational education and training qualifications are now classified according to the mode of training delivery. To access the register listing for:

• Class A - qualifications that a person cannot obtain except by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract
  
• Class B - qualifications that a person may, but need not, obtain by fulfilling the obligations of an apprentice under a training contract

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Recognition of Prior Learning for Class A and Class B Qualifications

This document provides policy advice regarding conducting Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Class A and Class B qualifications.

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Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

The following business rules apply to all Pre-Apprenticeship programs including Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools. The rules set out how Pre-Apprenticeship programs must be structured.

Certificate I Pre-Apprenticeship Business Rules
Only available for students in regional/remote areas.

SAL Kickstart Certificate II Pre-Apprenticeship Business Rules
These programs are only available until June 2012 for continuing students only.

Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools (formerly School Apprenticeship Link)
From January 2012 School Apprenticeship Link (SAL) and SAL Kickstart programs will be replaced by a Certificate II program and re-branded as 'Pre-Apprenticeships in Schools'.

Certificate II Pre-Apprenticeship Business Rules
Apply to both Pre-Apprenticeship in Schools students and mature aged students.

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