Welcome to the January Update
On 1 January 2026, the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards) formally came into effect in Western Australia for TAC regulated RTOs and from this date, all RTO applications must be lodged against the 2025 Standards*.
To support implementation, the Council continues to expand its suite of Fact Sheets and guidance materials aligned to the 2025 Standards. These resources complement TAC’s Registration Standards 2025 Hub, as the central source of information for RTOs navigating requirements.
The Council will also be delivering practical sessions across Western Australia through the Regional Roadshow, providing opportunities for RTOs to discuss their obligations under the 2025 Standards including quality training, reasonable adjustment, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and recognition of prior learning. Details about the roadshows are available below.
The Council will continue to work with RTOs to implement the 2025 Standards to ensure strong training and assessment systems, effective student support, and sound governance to maintain consistent, high‑quality outcomes across the State.
*In line with the transition arrangements, RTO applications lodged on or before the 31 December 2025 will be audited against the 2015 Standards.
2025 AVETMISS Reporting
The collection window for RTO’s 2025 annual fee-for-service activity opened on 1 January 2026 and will close on 28 February 2026. Plan ahead and validate your data early, submitting on time helps you avoid last-minute stress and ensures compliance.
Non-publicly funded data
RTOs are required to collect and submit full AVETMISS data on all nationally recognised training where there is a responsibility for issuing a statement of attainment or qualification. The AVETMISS VET provider collection specifications, data element definitions, and the RTO Reporting Requirements section on the TAC website provide more information on what is expected to be collected and reported.
Publicly funded data
All publicly funded data reporting is submitted directly to the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD), the State Training Authority (STA) in WA via current Training Allocation Management System (TAMS) reporting requirements.
RTOs accessing state funding should contact DTWD via training.markets@dtwd.wa.gov.au with further enquiries regarding submission of AVETMISS data, as the requirements differ for training delivered under funding agreements.
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.
TAC 2026 Roadshows:
TAC is hitting the road with a regional roadshow designed for RTOs registered with TAC.
This is your chance to connect face-to-face in Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Broome, South Headland and Bunbury and gain practical insights into the 2025 Standards.
Each free event includes three practical workshops:
- Delivering Quality Training that Supports Student Progression
- Reasonable Adjustment vs Diversity, Inclusion and Wellness
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Special guests, The Apprenticeship Office providing an Information Session
If we are in your area, we would love to see you. Secure your spot now.
Webinar Recordings:
View the TAC Education Program to access professional development opportunities, support and guidance materials and access previous webinar recordings and resources.
Aligning Your Social Media Strategy with the new Age Restrictions for Individuals U/16
From December 2025, new national regulations prohibit social media platforms from allowing users under the age of 16 to create or maintain accounts. RTOs should review their social media marketing and engagement strategies to ensure they do not target or interact with individuals under 16.
This includes checking audience targeting settings, avoiding content that encourages participation for those under 16, and implementing age-gating (a process that restricts access or visibility based on age, typically through platform tools that filter audiences). Keeping these safeguards in place helps ensure compliance and protects your organisation’s reputation.
Focus on Quality Article - Fit and Proper Person Requirements
The introduction of the 2025 Standards have strengthened requirements around RTO governance and accountability. A key component is that the RTO’s governing persons are fit and proper, having regard to the fit and proper person requirements in the Compliance Standards, are suitable to oversee the operation of the RTO, act diligently, and lead a culture of integrity, fairness and transparency in the delivery of services.
Under the 2025 Standards, this requirement applies to anyone who is a governing person of an RTO who is a person responsible for overseeing, directing or exercising a degree of control or influence over the management or operation of the provider and includes and executive officer, and a high managerial agent of the RTO (terms defined in the Commonwealth Act section 3). These could include but are not limited to:
The introduction of the 2025 Standards have strengthened requirements around RTO governance and accountability. A key component is that the RTO’s governing persons are fit and proper, having regard to the fit and proper person requirements in the Compliance Standards, are suitable to oversee the operation of the RTO, act diligently, and lead a culture of integrity, fairness and transparency in the delivery of services.
Under the 2025 Standards, this requirement applies to anyone who is a governing person of an RTO who is a person responsible for overseeing, directing or exercising a degree of control or influence over the management or operation of the provider and includes and executive officer, and a high managerial agent of the RTO (terms defined in the Commonwealth Act section 3). These could include but are not limited to:
| person who exercises a degree of control or influence | executive officers, including ‘owners | high managerial agents |
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To align with the 2025 Standards, the Council has updated the Fit and Proper Person Requirements Policy and Fit and Proper Person Declaration (FPPD).
What RTOs Need to Do Now
- Review the Fit and Proper Person Requirements Policy and 2025 Standards
- Identify who needs to complete the FPPD
- Ensure all FPPD’s are provided to the Council when:
- applying for initial registration; or
- applying for renewal of registration; or
- declaring a new governing person; or
- employing a new governing person; or
- when a previously submitted FPPD has become outdated or false due to a change in circumstances; or
- requested by the Council.
- Maintain internal processes to monitor changes in personnel and ensure declarations remain current.
Other Important Updates
The National Schedule of Training Product Development is now available on training.gov.au
The new schedule offers a detailed overview of all training product development work currently underway, including projects and qualifications being progressed by Jobs and Skills Councils.
To learn more about each project, visit the schedule on training.gov.au and follow the links to the relevant Jobs and Skills Council for further information.
Jobs and Skills Australia
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) has released the following:
Reports:
Latest NCVER Reports
NCVER has released the following new reports:
- Apprentices and trainees 2025: June quarter - 18 Dec
- VET student outcomes 2025 - 17 Dec
- Employers' use and views of the VET system 2025 - 15 Dec
- Apprentice and trainee completion rates 2024 - 11 Dec
- Apprentices and trainees: Completion and attrition rate methodologies for apprenticeships, individuals, and contracts - 11 Dec
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