Welcome to the June Update
Over the last few months, there has been much discussion and information provided about the
Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards). All Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) should now be aware that the 2025 Standards specify the requirements for organisations to obtain and maintain registration and deliver nationally recognised training and incorporate the:
To implement the 2025 Standards in Western Australia (WA) for TAC registered RTOs, amendments to the WA Regulations are required and the process could not commence until the Commonwealth Instruments to create the 2025 Standards were finalised.
At the TAC event held in May 2025, Ms Anne Driscoll, the Chair of the Council announced that the drafting of the WA Regulations is well underway to ensure the 2025 Standards are applicable to TAC registered RTOs, retain relevant existing requirements, and comply with WA legislative drafting rules
The Council understands the importance of certainty and preparation time for RTOs. While the exact commencement date of the new WA Regulations is still to be confirmed, the Council wishes to assure RTOs that this work continues to progress as quickly as possible and confirms that TAC will notify all RTOs as soon as the date is known. The finalised WA Regulations will be made available in advance to allow RTOs sufficient time for review and preparation
Transition Period and Application Arrangements
To support a smooth transition, the Council’s intent is that there will be a three-month transition period following the commencement of the new WA Regulations. During this time:
- RTOs will be able to be compliant either with the 2015 Standards or the 2025 Standards.
- Audits initiated by TAC will be conducted against the 2015 Standards.
- For applications (Initials/Renewals/Amendments), applications can be lodged using wither the 2015 or 2025 Standards application form and will be assessed and decisions made against the Standards they were lodged against.
Support and Resources
TAC is committed to supporting RTOs throughout this transition. The TAC Online Guidance Hub continues to be updated with fact sheets, webinars, and other resources to help you understand and implement the 2025 Standards effectively
We encourage all RTOs to begin reviewing their systems, policies, and practices to align with the 2025 Standards and to take advantage of the available guidance materials.
As we move closer to implementation, the Council thanks all RTOs and stakeholders for their continued engagement and support throughout this important transition.
TAC Education Program
Webinar Recordings:
View the TAC Education Program to access professional development opportunities, support and guidance materials and access previous webinar recordings and resources.
Trainer and Assessor Requirements
This webinar provides information about the latest requirements and changes to the 2025 Standards, focusing on Outcome Standards 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and the introduction of the Credential Policy.
Updates to the Online Guidance Hub
Updated Fact Sheets
The following Fact Sheets, aligned with the 2025 Standards, are now available:
Trainer and Assessor Requirements
This Fact Sheet explores Quality Area 3 which is focused on ensuring that VET students are trained, assessed and supported by people who are qualified, skilled and committed to professional development.
Trainer and Assessor Requirements when Delivering Qualifications from the Training and Assessment Training Package
The delivery of TAE Training Package products requires compliance with additional criteria beyond standard training credentials. This Fact Sheet provides a detailed overview of these extra requirements, aligning them with the 2025 Standards. It specifically examines Section 2 of the Credential Policy, which outlines the qualifications and conditions necessary for delivering TAE Training Package products, ensuring consistency and quality in vocational education.
Current Industry Skills and Knowledge
This Fact Sheet provides guidance on Outcome Standard 3.3 and what current industry competency, skills, and knowledge means for a RTO's trainers, assessors and those industry experts engaged to support students in achieving learning outcomes.
RTO Reporting: Quality Indicators Due - 30 June
The Learner Engagement and Employer Satisfaction survey data is a key component of the Quality Indicators. The RTO administers these surveys (electronically or in hard copy) to students and employers, collects the responses, and reports to TAC on the aggregated data.
This data is submitted annually to TAC in a summary report. The report, due on June 30th, incorporates data collected from January 1st to December 31st of the previous calendar year.
Instructions for submitting a Summary Report:
- Create a summary report (there is no prescribed template), which should include:
- the total number of each questionnaire distributed
- the total number of each survey received back
- how the learner engagement data has been used to continuously improve the RTO’s services
- how the employer satisfaction data has been used to continuously improve the RTO’s services (if applicable)
- Email the report to tac@dtwd.wa.gov.au.
If the RTO had no enrolments or completions for the reporting period, you must still submit a report to TAC via email (tac@dtwd.wa.gov.au) advising of this situation.
For further information, please refer to the TAC Website or in the TAC Fact Sheet: RTO Reporting Requirements.
Focus on Quality Article: Trainer and Assessor Requirements
The Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards) introduce a more outcomes-focused and flexible approach to trainer and assessor requirements. While the core principles remain—ensuring trainers and assessors are qualified, vocationally competent, and current in their industry knowledge—the 2025 Standards provide clearer guidance and greater adaptability in how these expectations are met.
One of the most notable changes is the integration of the Credential Policy into the 2025 Standards, offering detailed guidance on acceptable qualifications and expanding recognition of secondary teaching qualifications and higher education credentials in adult and vocational education. This change broadens the pool of eligible trainers and assessors and helps address workforce shortages. Additionally, the Credential Policy does not specify the requirement for those that hold the TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment to also hold the additional two units of competency. The Credential Policy simplifies compliance and reflects a more streamlined approach to credentialing.
Workforce management is now explicitly addressed under Outcome Standard 3.1, requiring RTOs to engage in strategic planning, professional development, and succession management. These expectations, previously implied, are now formalised, elevating the importance of maintaining a capable and sustainable workforce. RTOs must demonstrate how they support staff development, align workforce capabilities with their delivery scope, and ensure continuity in training quality. The 2025 Standards also reinforce the need for robust systems to support individuals working under direction, including those actively pursuing their training and assessment credentials. These individuals must be monitored to ensure they are progressing and delivering quality training under appropriate supervision.
The role of industry experts has also been expanded in the 2025 Standards, allowing them to contribute to training and assessment under the direction of qualified trainers. This inclusion recognises the value of real-world expertise in enhancing learner outcomes, especially in emerging industries.
For RTOs, the transition to the 2025 Standards requires a renewed focus on strategic workforce planning, credential verification, and professional development. It also demands clear systems for supervision, validation, and third-party oversight. While the core principles of quality and compliance remain, the 2025 Standards offer greater clarity and flexibility, enabling RTOs to tailor their approaches to better meet the needs of learners and industry. Ultimately, the 2025 Standards aim to strengthen the VET sector by ensuring that trainers and assessors are not only qualified but also supported, current, and capable of delivering training that meets contemporary workforce demands.
More information on Quality Area 3 of the 2025 Standards is available in:
Fact Sheets:
- Trainer and Assessor Requirements;
- Trainer and Assessor Requirements when Delivering Qualifications from the Training and Assessment Training Package; and
- Current Industry Skills and Knowledge.
Webinar
Online Guidance Hub
Transition Extensions
At the June 2025 meeting, the Council agreed to extend the transition period for the following training products:
30 September 2025 for the:
- 52857WA Advanced Diploma of Plant Engineering
10 February 2027 for the:
- AHC21316 Certificate II in Shearing;
- AHC21416 Certificate II in Wool Handling;
- AHC32916 Certificate III in Shearing;
- AHC33116 Certificate III in Advanced Wool Handling; and
31 July 2027 for the:
- AHC41316 Certificate IV in Wool Classing.
View the full list of training products approved for an extended transition periods.
The Council may consider requests to extend the transition period of as superseded training product when certain conditions apply. Further information is available on the TAC Website.
Other important Updates
Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)
From 1 July 2025, a new Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) will help eligible students to manage the costs associated with undertaking a mandatory placement as part of a Diploma of Nursing. The CPP (VET) could support around 5,000 VET students annually, providing over $300 per week during their prac placement.
More information is available at the Your Career website.
Jobs and Skills Australia
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the following reports:
- Occupation Shortage Report - March 2025 - 12 June
- International Labour Market Update - May 2025 - 30 May
Latest NCVER Reports
NCVER has released the following new reports:
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