The relationship between the training organisation and the regulatory body

The relationship between the training organisation and the regulatory body

The relationship between the training organisation and the regulatory body

The relationship between the training organisation and the regulatory body is important for both organisations. The regulatory body acts according to set standards that the training organisation must meet, and the training organisation provides the quality training and assessment that must meet the regulatory requirements and best practices of the industry.

This relationship should be focussed on identifying any areas in which the training organisation could improve, helping to ensure that learners receive a high-quality education.

The training organisation should be transparent in its operations, and should continuously improve its operations.

Should be based on the following main principles:

  1. Trust and faith
  2. Transparency
  3. Continuous improvement
  4. Continuous support
  5. Set code of conduct and standards for both, the regulatory body and the training organisation

These principles are important in ensuring that the regulatory body can effectively oversee the training organisation, and that the training organisation can provide quality services. By maintaining these standards, both organisations can work together to improve the quality of training and education.

A code of conduct and standards should be set for both the regulatory body and the training organisation. These principles will help to ensure that the relationship between the two organisations is constructive to provide the best possible training and education for students.

The relationship can be difficult at times, as the regulatory body can be restrictive and the training organisation may want to provide more innovative training. However, if both organisations work together, they can create a strong relationship that benefits both parties.

Back to blog

Sukh Sandhu

Executive Director

Sukh has been working in the VET and Higher Education Industry for over 25 years. In this time, he has held several roles with RTO's and Higher Education Providers (HEP) including CEO roles for International Colleges and National Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager roles for several RTO's, TAFE's and Universities. Sukh has also worked for the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) as a Business Systems Project Official. Sukh is a Canadian permanent resident and Australian citizen.

Sukh has had extensive project management experience in risk management, compliance, administration and as a training consultant. He has extensive knowledge in government compliance standards and has participated in nearly one hundred audits across Australia and provided consultancy advice regarding ASQA/VRQA, TEQSA, ACPET, DET-HESG, VQF/Higher Education, ELICOS, NEAS, ANMAC, AHPRA, CRICOS, ESOS and ISO.

Sukh is a member of several independent professional organisations and government bodies including, ACPET, VELG, ACS, AITD, MARA, MIA, ISANA, APEX, IEEE, The Internet Society (Global Member), AISIP, IAMOT, ACM, OISV, APACALL, IWA, Eta Kappa Nu, EDSIG and several others.

Sukh's qualifications include two MBAs, three masters in IT and systems, a Graduate diploma of management learning, Diploma in training design and development, Diploma in vocational education training, Diploma of work, health and safety, Diploma of Quality Auditing, Advanced diploma of management, Advanced diploma in marketing, human resources, information technology, and a number of other courses and qualifications. He has been working as a lecturer and as a trainer and assessor since 1998, Sukh has been a vocal advocate of audit reforms and system centred auditing practices rather than auditor centred auditing practices for many years.