Welcome to the September Update
The Training Accreditation Council (Council) is pleased to announce that the amendments to the Vocational Education and Training (General) Regulations 2009 (VET Regulations) have been approved by the Government of Western Australia.
The regulatory amendments bring the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards) into effect for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that are registered with the Council. The VET Regulations are published on Council’s website via the Legislation page.
The commencement date is 1 October 2025, and the regulatory amendments include a three month transition period, meaning all RTOs must move to the 2025 Standards on 1 January 2026.
The Council has also provided information RTOs need to confidently implement the 2025 Standards, including information on the VET quality framework:
- Outcome Standards - Registration Standards 2025
- Compliance Standards and Fit and Proper Person Requirements - Registration Standards 2025
- Data Provision Requirements
- VET Data Policy
More information regarding the implementation of the 2025 Standards and supporting material is available further in this update.
Transition Arrangements for the 2025 Standards
To assist with the implementation of the 2025 Standards, there is a three-month transition period beginning 1 October 2025 ending on 31 December 2025, as detailed below. During this period RTOs must continue to meet the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 (2015 Standards) and all applications will be assessed against the 2015 Standards. All RTOs must move to the 2025 Standards on 1 January 2026.
Introducing the TAC Registration Standards 2025 Hub
To support the implementation of the 2025 Standards, the Council is relaunching its online guidance hub, titled: ’Registration Standards 2025 Hub' (2025 Standards Hub) which incorporates information RTOs need to confidently implement the 2025 Standards.‘
RTOs are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Registration Standards 2025 Hub and continue to use it as a central resource for guidance on the 2025 Standards. The 2025 Standards Hub has been designed to enable easy navigation for RTOs and key stakeholders by providing clear headings and subsections that reflect all requirements.
The Council will continue to update the Registration Standards 2025 Hub to assist RTOs in meeting their obligations under the 2025 Standards. In the coming weeks, RTOs will be provided further information on:
- The TAC RTO portal and other system developments, and
- Guides and self-assessment tools for RTO application forms.
VET Quality Framework Requirements for Council Regulated RTOs
In line with the Vocational Education and Training (General) Regulation 2009 (VET Regulations), RTOs or those applying to be RTOs with the Council are required to demonstrate their ability to comply with the VET quality framework (the framework) as part of their application for registration and in maintaining registration as an RTO.
The framework includes the:
- Registration Standards 2025 (Outcome Standards, Compliance Standards and Fit and Proper Person Requirements)
- Australian Qualifications Framework
- Data Provision Requirements
- Financial Viability Assessment Guidelines for the Registration of Training Providers 2017
Each of the components of the framework are described in more detail in the VET quality framework section of the Registration Standards 2025 Hub.
Council regulated RTOs are responsible for ensuring that they meet the framework at all times. This includes where some, or all, of the services are subcontracted to other RTOs, organisations or individuals (third parties). RTOs must have effective mechanisms in place for overseeing and monitoring any third party services to ensure compliance with the VET quality framework across its operations.
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.
Assessment
This webinar explores how Outcome Standards 1.3 to 1.6 elevates expectations in assessment quality, consistency, and validation.
The 2025 Standards 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 RPL.
Updated Fact Sheets
The following Fact Sheet, aligned with the 2025 Standards, is now available:
Training Product Equivalence
This Fact Sheet provides information on what equivalence means for national training products and what an RTO should do when a new version of a Training Package is released.
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
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 this year’s WA Trainer of the Year Chanelle Williams — an outstanding educator making a real difference in VET.
Congratulations to all the finalists and winners across every category! Your dedication and achievements continue to inspire excellence in VET throughout Western Australia.
Explore the full list of finalists and winners on the WA Training Awards website.
DTWD Copyright Webinar
The Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD) is providing the following free webinar to private RTOs to assist them in finding, using and managing a large range of free resources:
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.
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:
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