Overview of the CEO Declaration for RTOs
The annual CEO Declaration is a critical legal document for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to ensure compliance with the VET Quality Framework. This declaration, mandated under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, is a statement by the CEO affirming the RTO’s adherence to the required standards and regulations.
Key Elements of the CEO Declaration
Accurate Information on training.gov.au: The CEO must confirm that all details about the RTO listed on training.gov.au are accurate. Any inaccuracies must be promptly reported to ASQA for correction.
Fit and Proper Person Requirements: To the best of their knowledge, the CEO must attest that all owners and high managerial agents meet the required Fit and Proper Person Requirements.
Compliance with Various Legislations and Standards:
NVR Act Compliance: The RTO adheres to the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 and its legislative instruments.
VET Quality Framework: The RTO meets all the standards set out in the VET Quality Framework.
Other Relevant Legislations: This includes compliance with laws related to overseas student training, VET student loans, workplace health and safety, anti-discrimination, and consumer protection.
Training and Assessment Strategies: The RTO maintains compliant Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS) for each type of course delivery and student cohort.
Industry Consultation: The RTO engages in regular industry consultations to ensure the relevance and currency of its training and assessment strategies and resources.
Trainer and Assessor Qualifications: The RTO ensures that all trainers and assessors possess the necessary vocational competencies and industry currency and meet VET knowledge and currency requirements.
Pre-Enrolment Information Accuracy: All information provided to prospective students is accurate, factual, and sufficient for making informed enrollment decisions.
Validation Schedule: The RTO has a systematic plan for ongoing validation of assessment practices and judgements, compliant with ASQA’s standards.
Training and Assessment Materials: The RTO possesses adequate, industry-relevant training and assessment materials that meet training package requirements.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Support: The RTO identifies and supports the language, literacy, numeracy, and learning requirements of each student.
Transition Planning: The RTO has a transition plan in place for training products that are no longer current.
Compliance with Policies and Procedures: The RTO maintains compliant policies, procedures, forms, manuals, and records management systems.
AVETMISS Compliant Database: The RTO accurately collects and reports Total VET Activity data in accordance with AVETMISS and the National VET Provider Collection Data Requirements Policy.
Issuance of Compliant Testamurs and Records: The RTO ensures the issuance of compliant testamurs, statements of attainment, and records of results.
Quality Indicator and Total VET Activity Data Reporting: The RTO complies with the Data Provision Requirements 2012, providing annual reports on learner engagement, employer satisfaction, and Total VET activity data.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to submit this declaration results in a breach of registration conditions. CEOs should be aware of the penalties for non-compliance under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
Conclusion
The CEO Declaration is a vital instrument ensuring that RTOs operate within the guidelines of the VET Quality Framework. It is essential for CEOs to understand the scope and implications of this declaration and to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information provided.
For more information, please visit https://www.asqa.gov.au/guidance-resources/annual-declaration-compliance
How CAQA can help?
If you need assistance, please feel free to contact CAQA at info@caqa.com.au.
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