All current Training Accreditation Council (TAC) webinar recordings are available below via drop down menus. Three animated clips have been developed by TAC to assist organisations with understanding the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, registered training organisation (RTO) obligations and the initial registration application process and these can be accessed via the Becoming an RTO menu.
Training Accreditation Council Processes
Show moreBecoming a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Want to be an RTO but don't know where to start? Available are three animated clips and one webinar that assist organisations to understand the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, the obligations of RTOs and the initial registration application process.
Clip 1. Understanding the VET Sector
Clip 2. The Initial Registration Application Process
Clip 3. Obligations as an RTO
Clip 4. Becoming an RTO webinar
This webinar guides participants through the application process and identifies documents that will assist in preparing the initial registration application.
Preparing for Audit
The aim of this webinar is to 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.
Managing and Amending RTO Scope
This webinar addresses some of the challenges faced by RTOs in managing scope and preparing applications for amendments to scope.
In addition a clip to assist RTOs in completing an RTO2 Amendment to Registration Application via the RTOPortal has been developed.
Renewal of Registration
Under the WA Vocational Education and Training (General) Regulations 2009, RTOs are initially 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.
In addition a clip to assist RTOs in completing a Renewal of Registration Application via the RTOPortal has been developed.
Unpacking the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)
Show moreAmount of Training
This webinar explores the concept of amount of training and discusses how it works to support the provision of quality training and assessment services by RTOs.
Assessment - A four part webinar series
Part 1. Design and development of an assessment system
Part 2. Designing and using assessment tools
Part 3. Making an assessment decision
Part 4. Assessment validation
Assessing in the Workplace
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.
Awarding Credit
This webinar will provide guidance and information to RTOs on when it is appropriate to award credit for units of competency and/or modules.
Clustering Units
This webinar explores the fundamentals of clustering units, the benefits for RTOs and learners, the challenges that might be involved and includes some practical examples.
Continuous Improvement
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.
Designing RTO training and assessment strategies
This webinar guides participants through the process of developing a strategy by using a detailed case study.
Distance and online training and assessment
This webinar is designed to highlight the drivers of distance, online and blended training and assessment and the opportunities these modes of delivery offer RTOs - tempered by an awareness of associated risk.
Early Changes to the Standards for RTOs webinar
This webinar provides guidance to RTOs on the early changes to the Standards for RTOs which were implemented 1 March 2024.
Generative AI - The Potential and Pitfalls for VET
This webinar explores the challenges presented by rapid technological advancements and adapting to them in the regulated VET landscape. It also discusses the potential and disadvantages of AI technology.
Industry engagement
Vocational education and training (VET) is about skilling people for industry and the workplace, with the expectation that at the completion of training the learner is work ready. This means that the training and assessment delivered by RTOs should accurately reflect workplace requirements. This webinar will explore strategies to plan and undertake industry engagement. Examples of effective industry engagement will be discussed to assist RTOs to consider their own practices.
Internal Audit Series
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.
Managing RTO complaints and appeals
This webinar provides guidance on how to successfully manage complaints through the implementation of an effective complaint handling system and appeals processes.
Quality delivery in training and learning
This webinar explores quality training and what this looks like in practice.
Reasonable adjustment and inclusive practice
This webinar aims to assist RTO trainers, assessors and managers to understand reasonable adjustment in teaching, learning and assessment, relevant legislation and regulations, reasonable adjustment throughout the learner's journey with an RTO, maintaining integrity of outcome standards and keeping records of reasonable adjustment processes.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
This webinar deals with common misunderstandings and confusions about RPL and related concepts, examines the requirements of the Standards, then presents an approach to RPL that supports the needs of the individual, industry, the RTO, the Training Package and the Standards.
RTO Governance - Driving quality through good business practice
This webinar covers the broader issues of RTO governance including RTO business processes, record management and third party agreement management.
RTO Marketing
The webinar aims to increase the capability of RTOs and their staff in understanding marketing requirements for RTOs, as prescribed in the Standards for RTOs.
TAC Event
The TAC Event is an annual workshop which offers TAC RTOs and their staff an opportunity to explore topics to help achieve quality training and delivery, meet TAC Secretariat staff and network with other RTOs.
2023 - This recording comprises of presentations by the The Hon. Simone McGurk, Minister for Training; Water; Youth, the Council's chairperson, the Director TAC Secretariat and two workshop sessions:
- Generative AI – The Potential and Pitfalls for VET; and
- Internal Audit for Continuous Improvement.
2022 - This recording comprises of presentations by the Council's chairperson, the Director TAC Secretariat and two workshop sessions:
- Strategies for quality training and delivery; and
- Assessment - avoiding the pitfalls.
Third Party Arrangements - The provision of services on behalf of RTOs
This webinar acknowledges the valuable role third parties play in the delivery of VET services on behalf of RTOs and provide details on what an RTO must do when they engage third parties.
Trainer and Assessor Requirements
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 Product Equivalence webinar
This webinar provides guidance and 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.
Understanding the TAC Users' Guide to the Standards for RTOs
This webinar 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. While the Standards for RTOs apply to all RTOs, the Guide and workshop contain some information specific to TAC's policies and processes.
Understanding Training Packages
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 to support the use of training packages, accredited courses, transition and scope.
Understanding Vocational Competence and Industry Currency
This webinar 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.
Course Accreditation
Show moreThe course accreditation process
The aim of this webinar is to provide you with information that will help you to understand the course accreditation process.
Developing units of competency for accredited courses
This webinar provides practical guidance on the principles and technical requirements for developing units which meet the Standards for Training Packages.
The Training Accreditation Council Risk Framework
Show moreTAC Clips
Show moreThe Training Accreditation Council has developed a number of clips to assist organisations understand the VET Sector and application process.
Clip 1. Completing a Renewal of Registration Application via the RTOPortal
Clip 2. Completing an RTO2 Amendment to Registration Application Form via the RTOPortal
Clip 3. How to keep up to date with Training Package changes
Clip 4. Understanding the VET Sector
