Welcome to the August Update
The Council is committed to keeping you informed and engaged with the latest developments, key milestones, and upcoming priorities.
Please take note of the important reporting deadlines approaching next month for RTOs to submit their 2024-25 Annual Declarations and for all WA course owners to submit their Accredited Course Owner surveys by 30 September 2025.
As the Council continues to prepare for the commencement of the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards), we encourage RTOs to take advantage of some of the upcoming events planned in September and stay engaged with the TAC Education Program, explore the Fact Sheets, and attend webinars — all designed to help RTOs transition to the 2025 Standards.
TAC Education Program
Upcoming Events:
Register now for our upcoming event. You can also be alerted to new events by following Event Page on Humanitix.
- Assessment - Mon, 8 Sep, 10am - 11:30am AWST (TAC Regulated RTOs Only)
This webinar will explore how Outcome Standards 1.3 to 1.6 elevates expectations in assessment quality, consistency, and validation.
The Outcome Standards 1.3 to 1.6 require RTOs to ensure assessments are valid, reliable, fair, and aligned with current industry needs. They also place a renewed emphasis on ongoing validation and supporting students through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
TAC Talks: Industry, Employer and Community Engagement
This new podcast episode outlines the importance of Outcome Standard 1.2 an explores how RTOs can strategically engage with industry, employer, and community stakeholders to ensure training relevance.
Webinar Recordings:
View the TAC Education Program to access professional development opportunities, support and guidance materials and access previous webinar recordings and resources.
Updates to the Online Guidance Hub
Updated Fact Sheets
The following Fact Sheet, aligned with the 2025 Standards, are now available:
This Fact Sheet explores the idea of industry, employer and community engagement approaches to ensure that training and assessment is relevant, fit for purpose and reflects current industry practice.
Focus on Quality Article: Industry Employer and Community Engagement
Under the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards) RTOs are required to demonstrate that their training is informed by current industry practices and community needs. Specifically, Outcome Standard 1.2 requires RTOs to engage with industry, employers, and community representatives to ensure that training products are relevant, current, and aligned with workforce expectations.
Effective engagement begins with identifying a diverse range of stakeholders who can contribute valuable insights into the design, delivery, and assessment of training products. These stakeholders may include industry experts, employers, professional associations, and community representatives. The goal is to ensure that training reflects real-world practices and prepares learners for meaningful employment outcomes.
A strategic approach to stakeholder engagement involves more than just consultation. It requires a deliberate process of analysis to determine who should be involved, what expertise they bring, and how their input can be integrated into training decisions. This includes assessing stakeholders’ relevance, availability, and willingness to participate in ongoing dialogue.
Engagement methods can vary depending on the context and needs of the training provider. Common approaches include surveys, interviews, focus groups, advisory panels, and collaborative meetings. These interactions should be structured to elicit feedback on training content, delivery modes, and assessment strategies, ensuring that they remain responsive to industry developments and learner expectations.
The impact of stakeholder engagement is measured through three aspects of Outcome Standard 1.2 - the identification of appropriate stakeholders, the effectiveness of feedback mechanisms, and the application of insights to improve training outcomes. This means that RTOs must demonstrate that they have not only sought input but have used it to inform decisions and enhance the learner experience.
Ultimately, stakeholder engagement fosters a culture of continuous improvement. It strengthens the credibility of training programs, builds trust with industry and community partners, and ensures that learners graduate with skills that are valued in the workplace. By embedding engagement into their operational practices, RTOs can deliver education that is both high-quality and future-focused.
Further information is available in the industry, employer and community engagement Fact Sheet, Podcast and in Outcome Standard 1.2 and 3.3 of the Online Guidance Hub.
Reporting Reminders
Annual Declaration - due 30 September 2025
The Council’s Annual Declaration on Compliance for the 2024/2025 financial year is now open. RTOs have until 30 September 2025 to submit the declaration.
To commence the Annual Declaration on Compliance 2024/2025, please use the following link: AnnualDeclaration2024-2025. More information is available on the TAC Website - RTO Reporting Requirements.
Accredited Course Owner Survey - due 30 September 2025
The Accredited Course Owner Survey for courses accredited by the Council is now open. The purpose of this short survey is to confirm that accredited courses are being monitored and evaluated during the accreditation period as per the Course Owner’s accreditation course documents. This ensures courses remain current and relevant throughout the period of accreditation.
To commence the Council’s Accredited Course Owner Survey, please click on the following link: Monitoring and Evaluation of Accredited Courses 2025.
Other important updates
DTWD Copyright Webinars
The Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) is providing the following free webinars to private RTOs to assist them in finding, using and managing a large range of free resources:
Essential copyright for private RTOs – Thurs 4 September 2025, 12-1pm
This free webinar assists publicly funded private RTOs in WA to create and deliver copyright-compliant teaching and learning materials. Includes special guest speaker from the Copyright Agency to talk about the Statutory Education Licence for private RTOs. Register here
Copyright: Finding and using free resources for training – Thurs 16 October 2025, 12-1pm
This free webinar helps private RTOs find, use and manage a large range of free resources. Topics include open educational material, Creative Commons, easy attributions, and appropriate consent forms for creative inhouse content. Register here
If you work at a WA TAFE, please contact sectorcapability.ip@dtwd.wa.gov.au for access to free TAFE-specific webinars.
WA Training Awards
TAC is proud to sponsor the WA Trainer of the Year category at the WA Training Awards!
We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication of this year’s finalists:
- Caroline Constant
- Rebecca Davis
- Lisette Monsello
- Chanelle Williams
Your commitment to excellence in training is truly inspiring. Congratulations to all!
The full list of finalists is available on the WA Training Awards website.
Industry Training Council (ITC) Network Guide Strategic Plan
The Industry Training Council's (ITC) Network Strategic Plan seeks to align the work of the eight ITCs in line with the priorities and initiatives in the State Training Plan and the Department of Training and Workforce Development’s (DTWD) Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan further supports a collaborative working relationship between the ITCs, DTWD and the State Training Board.
Further information is available on the State Training Boards website.
VETNet decommissioned
As part of the National Training Register Enhancement Project, the external VETNet document repository has now been decommissioned.
Companion Volume Implementation Guides (CVIGs) can now be accessed directly from training.gov.au via the existing training package and training package products pages using both the "Download" button and the link at the bottom of the "Summary" tab.
Consultation on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List
The Australian Apprenticeship Priority List (the Priority List) identifies occupations eligible for apprenticeship incentives provided by the Australian Government. The Commonwealth Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), is engaging with the public to gather their views on possible options for the new Priority List methodology. Further information is available on the DEWR website.
Jobs and Skills Australia
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the following:
Consultation:
- 2025 Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) Consultations, closes 26 Sep 25
- Have your say: Jobs and Skills Roadmap for Regional Australia - Phase 1, closes 2 Oct 25
Reports:
- Our Gen AI Transition - Implications for Work and Skills - 14 Aug
- New Perspectives on Old Problems: Gendered Jobs, Work and Pay - 7 Aug
- Australian Labour Market for Migrants - July 2025 - 31 Jul
Latest NCVER Reports
NCVER has released the following new reports:
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