Registered Training Organisation Obligations

To maintain compliance you must:

• comply at all times with the VET quality framework which includes the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards), the Australian Qualifications Framework, Data Provision Requirements, and Financial Viability Requirements.
• comply with relevant Commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulatory requirements
• notify the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) of any changes to the RTO's details or changes that may affect the operations of the RTO. Refer to the Change of RTO Details page 
• provide information and co-operate with TAC when requested
• comply with TAC's policies and other conditions that TAC may impose
• monitor third party arrangements and implement identified improvements
• comply with any other condition(s) that TAC may impose.

Additional information is available in the TAC Registration Standards 2025 Hub.

Any qualifications or statements of attainment issued by your organisation for nationally recognised training, must meet Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) requirements. 

These requirements are specified in:

• Compliance Standards & Fit and Proper Person Requirements – Registration Standards 2025
• TAC Logo Guidelines

Use of the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) logo

The TAC logo must be shown on all certificates and statements of attainment issued by RTOs for the completion of:

• training package/accredited course qualifications
• units of competency

For more information about use of the TAC logo, refer to the TAC Logo Guidelines which is located in the RTO Portal. Additional information is available in the Fact Sheet: TAC, NRT and AQF Logos. 

Use of the Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) logo

The NRT logo must be shown on all certificates and statements of attainment issued by RTOs for the completion of:

• training package/Accredited course qualifications
• units of competency

For information about the NRT logo, refer to Schedule 2 of the Compliance Standards.

Requesting a copy of the TAC or NRT logo

The TAC and NRT logos are available to RTOs in colour or black and white, in a range of file formats. RTOs can login to the RTO Portal for access to the logos.

Additional information is available in the Integrity of nationally recognised training products section of the TAC Registration Standards Hub

Under the Vocational Education and Training (General) Regulation 2009 (VET Regulations), RTOs regulated by TAC are required to demonstrate compliance with the VET quality framework which includes timely and accurate submission of reporting requirements.

RTOs that do not meet their mandatory reporting requirements may be deemed non-compliant.

The mandatory reporting requirements an RTO is required to provide, as per legislative requirements, is as follows:

1. Requirements in relation to AVETMISS
2. Data to be provided on request to the Council
3. Quality Indicators
4. Annual Declaration on Compliance

More information on is available in the RTO Reporting Requirements section of the TAC Registration Standards 2025 Hub

Correctly managing records ensures accuracy and integrity for your RTO. In addition the 2025 Standards requires all RTOs to effectively and efficiently manage their records. 

It is recommended that all records retained by RTOs should be kept secure and be available for review by TAC auditors at any audit.

Records can be stored in hardcopy and/or electronic formats. Any electronic records should be backed up regularly.

For more information, refer to TAC's Fact sheet on Records Management

These include application fees, and an annual fee which is invoiced on the anniversary date of registration.  

For the full schedule of fees, view the Fees and Charges section on the TAC Website. 

TAC ensures that RTOs comply with the 2025 Standards through its audit process, which is designed to verify adherence to both the 2025 Standards and TAC policies.

The primary objective of an audit is to establish that the RTO or applicant is, at a minimum, meeting the applicable 2025 Standards. TAC engages an external panel of Auditors to undertake audit services on its behalf.  These Auditors will need to sight tangible evidence that demonstrates how the RTO or applicant meets compliance with the applicable 2025 Standards being audited.

The purpose and scope of a TAC audit will depend on the type of audit, e.g., initial registration, amendment to scope or renewal of registration. The audit will focus on a range of business practices within the audit scope and will most likely involve:

• visual inspection/site visits;
• review of documentation;
• interviews with students, staff and other stakeholders; and
• tracking the student's journey and records from pre-enrolment to post completion.

Further information on understanding the audit process, and what to expect prior, during and after the audit is available in the Audit section of the website.