Frequently Asked Questions
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Additional FAQs
1. Can RTO Consulting help with the ASQA course accreditation process?
Yes. RTO Consulting has guided organisations through the ASQA course accreditation process in cases where other consultants have advised that accreditation is not achievable. Tracy Angwin of the Australian Payroll Association engaged RTO Consulting to develop two accredited courses after other providers had advised the outcomes she wanted were impossible. Angela McGregor delivered both, working through the ASQA requirements, structuring the course to meet vocational education standards, and navigating the accreditation process to completion. This kind of work requires a specific combination of skills: deep knowledge of what ASQA's accreditation team looks for in a course submission, the ability to extract and structure vocational outcomes from a client's subject matter expertise, and patience with a process that is rarely linear. RTO Consulting assists with both new course accreditation and re-accreditation, guiding documentation preparation, advising on what evidence is needed at each stage, and managing communication with the ASQA accreditation team. To discuss whether your course concept is viable for accreditation, book a Discovery Call at rtoconsultant.com.au or call 1800 786 101.
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a third-party agreement with an RTO for a non-RTO organisation?
A third-party agreement allows a non-RTO organisation to deliver nationally recognised training by partnering with a registered RTO, with the RTO retaining regulatory responsibility for the quality and compliance of the training delivered. For the non-RTO, the arrangement can provide access to nationally recognised qualifications, industry credibility, and workforce development capability without the cost and regulatory burden of achieving and maintaining RTO registration. For the RTO, it provides additional delivery partners and potentially broader market reach. The arrangement carries real compliance obligations for the RTO. Under the Standards for RTOs 2025, the RTO remains fully accountable for the quality of services, including training and assessment delivered by its third-party partners on their behalf. The RTO must have systems to monitor and ensure that compliance regardless of how geographically distributed those partners are. This means the due diligence applied to selecting and managing a third-party partner directly affects the RTO's own audit outcomes. RTO Consulting advises both RTOs considering third-party arrangements and non-RTO organisations exploring whether partnering with an RTO is the right pathway for them, including assessment of whether initial registration might be a better long-term fit. To discuss your specific situation, call 1800 786 101 or book a Discovery Call at rtoconsultant.com.au.