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The key objective of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), developed by the National Training Quality Council (NTQC) of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) board in conjunction with the states and territories in 2001, was to provide the basis for a nationally consistent, high quality vocational education and training (VET) system. There are two sets of standards under the AQTF: standards for registered training organisations (RTOs); and standards for state and territory registering/course accrediting bodies. These standards were reviewed in 2004. This guide is intended to help both RTOs and auditors to assess compliance with the standards for RTOs. It is presented in two sections: the first section addresses the standards for RTOs; section two contains examples of self-assessment resources to help RTOs to record evidence of compliance with each of the standards.

The key objective of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), developed by the National Training Quality Council (NTQC) of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) board in conjunction with the states and territories in 2001, was to provide the basis for a nationally consistent, high quality vocational education and training (VET) system. There are two sets of standards under the AQTF: standards for registered training organisations (RTOs); and standards for state and territory registering/course accrediting bodies. These standards were reviewed in 2004. This booklet explains what the AQTF is, the principle of national recognition, why training organisations should become registered and how they can become registered, the scope of registration, audits, partnership option, use of the nationally recognised training logo, additional requirements for delivery to overseas students, and what the standards for state and territory registering/course accrediting bodies cover.

The key objective of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF), developed by the National Training Quality Council (NTQC) of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) board in conjunction with the states and territories in 2001, was to provide the basis for a nationally consistent, high quality vocational education and training (VET) system. There are two sets of standards under the AQTF: standards for registered training organisations (RTOs); and standards for state and territory registering/course accrediting bodies. These standards were reviewed in 2004 and this document contains the 12 revised standards for RTOs. The standards are: Systems for quality training and assessment; Compliance with Commonwealth, state/territory legislation and regulatory requirements; Effective financial management procedures; Effective administrative and records management procedures; Recognition of qualifications issued by other RTOs; Access and equity and client service; The competence of RTO staff; RTO assessments; Learning and assessment strategies; Issuing AQF qualifications and statements of attainment; Use of national and state/territory logos; Ethical marketing and advertising.