Vocational education

Training and further education including apprenticeships, traineeships, workplace and on-the-job training.

After the Audit

A number of activities occur after an audit is conducted at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Apply to study at TAFE

Submit or complete your TAFE admission process online.

Apply to study at TAFE (for international students)

Submit an online application to study at TAFE as an international student.

The Department of Training and Workforce Development's Apprenticeship Office registers and administers training contracts for apprenticeships and traineeships, and regulates the apprenticeship system in WA.

Assessing in the Workplace webinar

Topics covered in this webinar include why assess in the workplace, how to build strong cooperative relationships, roles and responsibilities, managing third-party observers, providing effective support for learners and undertaking continuous improvement.

Assessment Validation webinar

This webinar provides practical information on how to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for ongoing and systematic validation of assessment for training products on an RTO’s scope.

Becoming a Registered Training Organisation

If you are considering becoming a registered training organisation (RTO) with the Training Accreditation Council (TAC), we encourage you to view the following information.

Ceasing registration

A Registered Training Organisation (RTO) may cease in the following situtations.

Central Regional TAFE fees and charges

Find out about fees, payment options, concessions and other help with paying your TAFE fees.

Changes to accredited courses

There are several changes to existing accredited courses that can occur during its accreditation period.

Changes to registration

From time to time a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) may wish to make changes to its registration with the Training Accreditation Council (TAC).

Choose a Course or Find a Training Provider

Choosing a course in vocational education and training (VET) will depend on your area of interest and the type of occupation you would like to pursue.

Complaints against Registered Training Organisations

The Training Accreditation Council (TAC) is able to progress complaints received about TAC registered training organisations (RTOs) and where the complaint relates to an RTOs compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Continuous Improvement webinar

This webinar provides guidance to RTOs on developing and maintaining a continuous improvement ethos and process consistent with Standard 2 Clauses 2.1 and 2.2 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Contract Management Essentials for Goods and Services

Workshop: This will provide WA Public Sector employees with an understanding of contract management essentials in the procurement of Goods and Services.

Contract Negotiation Workshop

Workshop: This will provide WA Public Sector employees with a deeper understanding of contract negotiations in the procurement context.

Course Accreditation application fees

Training Accreditation Council Course Accreditation Fees effective from 1 August 2014

Design and Development of an Assessment System webinar

Assessment is a fundamental part of a Registered Training Organisation's (RTO) operations and an assessment system includes not only the actual materials used directly in conducting assessment, but also policies, procedures and other supporting documents informing assessment conducted by an RTO.

Designing and Using Assessment Tools webinar

As assessments are used to determine a learner's competence, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must ensure their assessment tools are developed to meet all unit or module assessment requirements and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Designing Registered Training Organisation Training and Assessment Strategies webinar

An RTOs Training and Assessment Strategy will detail the training product to which the strategy relates, the units to be delivered, the client group, mode of delivery, resources required, amount of training that will be provided and are informed by industry engagement.

Developing Units of Competency for Accredited Courses webinar

This webinar provides practical guidance on the principles and technical requirements for developing units which meet the Standards for Training Packages.

During the Audit

The following information outlines what occurs during a TAC audit.

Financial incentives for employers and business

Financial incentives are provided by the Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments to help businesses with the cost of taking on a new employee, apprentice or trainee.

Get a working with children check

How to get a working with children check if you are an employee, volunteer or student involved in work relating to children.

Industry Engagement webinar

This webinar explores strategies to plan and undertake industry engagement. Examples of effective industry engagement will be discussed to assist Registered Training Organisations to consider their own practices.

Internal Audit webinar

This three part series considers the ‘why’, ‘when’, ‘who’ and’ how’ of conducting an RTO internal audit. Join our TAC webinar for guidance and discussion on areas of focus for an internal audit, and how to use internal audit outcomes to evaluate the RTO performance.

Introduction to Contract Negotiations Online Module

Online module: This will assist the WA Public Sector to prepare for and undertake contract negotiations during procurement or contract management processes.

Making an Assessment Decision webinar

The Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 at Clauses 1.13 - 1.20 describes precisely who can (and cannot) be an assessor. Only qualified assessors can make assessment judgements. This wokshop explores the use assessment tools and the gathering of necessary evidence.

Managing and Amending Registered Training Organisation Scope webinar

This webinar addresses some of the challenges faced by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in managing scope and preparing applications for amendments to scope. Amendments might arise from updates or removal of training products, or the addition of scope to meet client needs.

Managing Registered Training Organisation Complaints and Appeals webinar

For RTOs it can be unnerving to receive a complaint about the services provided by the RTO and its staff, or an appeal from a student against an assessment decision. This webinar provides guidance on how to successfully manage complaints using effective complaint handling processes.

North Metropolitan TAFE fees and payment options

Find out about fees, payment options, concessions and other help with paying your TAFE fees.

North Regional TAFE fees and charges

Find out about fees, payment options, concessions and other help with paying your TAFE fees.

Pay your Construction Training Fund Levy

The Construction Training Fund Levy is to be paid on all residential, commercial and civil engineering construction projects undertaken in Western Australia.

Preparing for Audit webinar

This webinar will provide you with information that will help you to understand why and how the Training Accreditation Council implements the audit process and what you can do to help make the experience a positive one for your organisation.

Prior to Audit

Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) should understand the range of activities that occur before the actual audit.

Procurement and contract management training - All Streams

Information about training opportunities for public sector staff purchasing goods, services, works and community services on behalf of agencies.

Procurement and contract management training - Community Services

Information about training opportunities for public sector staff purchasing goods, services, works and community services on behalf of agencies.

Procurement and contract management training - Goods and Services

Information about training opportunities for public sector staff purchasing goods, services, works and community services on behalf of agencies.

Procurement and contract management training - Systems Training

Information about training opportunities for public sector staff purchasing goods, services, works and community services on behalf of agencies.

Procurement and contract management training - Works

Information about training opportunities for public sector staff purchasing goods, services, works and community services on behalf of agencies.

Quality Delivery in Training and Learning webinar

This webinar explores quality training and what this looks like in practice. This includes information on what to think about when choosing an approach for learners, how to plan teaching and learning, structuring on the job learning and how to support the workplace to support the learner.

Reasonable Adjustment and Inclusive Practice webinar

This webinar aims to assist RTO trainers, assessors and managers understand the practice of reasonable adjustment and inclusive practice in their teaching, learning and assessment and how it supports learners with disability or ongoing ill health to access and participate in education and training.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) webinar

This workshop deals with common misunderstandings and confusion about recognition of prior learning (RPL) and related concepts and examines the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 concerning RPL.

Registered Training Organisation Governance: Driving Quality Through Good Business Practice webinar

This webinar covers the broader issue of registered training organisation (RTO) governance, including RTO business practices, third party agreement and record management.

Registered Training Organisation Obligations

A registered training organisation (RTO) must ensure it complies with the registration requirements throughout the period of its registration.

Registration Application Forms

All Registration Forms including the RTO1a - Application for Initial Registration can now only be accessed and submitted through the TAC RTO Portal.

Renew a working with children check

How to renew your working with children check by registering online.

Renewal of registration

An application for renewal of registration must be submitted to the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) prior to the end of the Registered Training Organisation's (RTO) registration period.

Renewal of Registration webinar

Under the WA Vocational Education and Training (General) Regulations 2009, RTOs are intially registered for two years, with a following registration period up to a maximum of 7 years. This webinar provides information on this Renewal of Registration process.

Requesting Records

Requesting Student Records and Employer Student Records Verification.

RTO Marketing Webinar

The workshop aims to increase the capability of RTOs and their staff in understanding marketing requirements for RTOs, as prescribed in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (the Standards).

Snapshot of Compliance Trends

This snapshot provides a summary of compliance trends of Training Accreditation Council (TAC) regulated providers.

South Metropolitan TAFE fees and charges

Find out about fees, payment options, concessions and other help with paying your TAFE fees.

South Regional TAFE fees and charges

Find out about fees, payment options, concessions and other help with paying your TAFE fees.

Stages of Accreditation and Reaccreditation

The course accreditation process comprises seven main stages as outlined below.

State Priority Occupation List (SPOL)

The State priority occupation list (SPOL) is produced each year by the Department of Training and Workforce Development; in consultation with key stakeholders including industry training councils, to inform and guide workforce planning and development for WA.

Submitting an Application for Course Accreditation

This section contains information about submitting an application for Course Accreditation.

TAC FAQs

The following Frequently Ask Questions have been developed to assist RTOs maintain compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

TAC Talks - Podcast

'TAC Talks', the official podcast of the Training Accreditation Council (TAC). Listen as TAC Auditors and experts discuss targeted aspects of compliance and quality.

TAFE admissions full time studies guide

This guide features a complete list of full time courses available in Western Australia’s TAFE colleges for anybody considering their full time study options.

TAFE fees and charges for international students

Find out about fees, payment options, concessions and other help with paying your TAFE fees.

The Course Accreditation Process webinar

Accrediting a course within the VET sector is a significant undertaking for an organisation. The aim of this webinar is to provide you with information that will help you to understand the course accreditation process.

The TAC Risk Framework - A risk based approach to managing and responding to risk webinar

The Training Accreditation Council's regulatory approach has been developed in line with the approach described in the Standards for VET Regulators 2015 which aims to ensure '…the integrity of nationally recognised training by regulating RTOs ... using a risk based approach'.

Third Party Arrangements webinar

The Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 at Clause 8.3 require RTOs to notify the TAC of all third-party agreements. This workshop acknowledges the valuable role of third parties in the delivery of VET services and details what steps must followed when engaging a third party.

Trainer and Assessor Requirements Webinar

This webinar provides information on the conditions of being a trainer and assessor including qualifications required, vocational competence and industry currency and the RTO's responsibility when third party arrangements are in place.

Training Accreditation Council (TAC) Event 2022 - Supporting Quality in the VET Sector

The TAC Event - Supporting Quality in the VET Sector was hosted on the 18 May 2022 and offered TAC Registered Training Organisations and their staff opportunity to explore topics to help achieve quality training and delivery, meet TAC Secretariat staff and network with other TAC RTOs.

Training Accreditation Council Clips

The Training Accreditation Council has developed a number of clips to assist organisations understand the VET Sector and application process.

Training Accreditation Council Regulatory Approach

The Training Accreditation Council's (TAC) regulatory approach has been developed in line with the approach described in the Standards for VET Regulators 2015.

Training Accreditation Council Schedule of Fees

Training Accreditation Council (TAC) Schedule of Fees, effective 1 July 2014.

Training Accreditation Council Service Standards

These Service Standards state the level of performance you can expect when dealing with the Council and TAC Secretariat.

Training Accreditation Council's Jurisdiction

The Training Accreditation Council (TAC) is responsible for the registration of training providers delivering nationally recognised training to domestic students in Western Australia only, or in both Western Australia and Victoria.

Training Products - Extended Transition Periods

The Council has approved an extended transition period for the training products listed below.

Understanding goods and services buying within the WA public sector training

Online module: This will assist WA Public Sector employees to understand the basics of Goods and Services procurement.

Understanding the Audit Process

The Training Accreditation Council's (TAC's) audit process aims to ensure the compliance of a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the Standards for RTOs and TAC policies.

Understanding the Training Accreditation Council Users' Guide to the Standards for RTOs webinar

This workshop focuses on the purpose and structure of the latest edition of the Guide and how it can be utilised to maximise its usefulness to you and your organisation.

Understanding Training Packages webinar

This webinar explores the components of a training package and how to interpret them, covering key topics including information on qualifications and how they are specified, units of competency and what they include, guidance on the use of training packages, accredited courses, transition and scope.

Understanding Vocational Competence and Industry Currency webinar

This hands-on workshop will help you to understand the concepts and apply simple processes in your RTO to make sure your trainers and assessors meet the requirements for providing quality training and assessment to your students.

Webinar Recordings and Resources

Training Accreditation Council webinars are developed to support Registered Training Organisation staff understanding of TAC processes and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Vocational education

Consult services offered by local governments or the Federal Government

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