Course Overview

Thinking about starting your own Registered Training Organisation? This self-paced eLearning course explains the realities of becoming—and staying—compliant under the Standards for RTOs 2025. You’ll learn how to prepare a strong application, build auditable systems, and understand the student-centred responsibilities that come with registration.

Topics Covered

Introduction to RTO Registration

Understand the national VET system, the VET Quality Framework, and ASQA’s role in approving and monitoring new RTOs.

Application & Regulatory Requirements

Navigate the ASQA initial registration process, including legal entity set-up, Fit and Proper Person declarations, and the Financial Viability Risk Assessment.

Student-Centred Compliance

Plan the learner journey—from pre-enrolment through assessment and certification—while meeting all support, privacy and record-keeping obligations.

Training & Assessment Systems

Develop Training and Assessment Strategies (TAS), select a compliant Student Management System (SMS), and set up validation, moderation and continuous-improvement processes.

Workforce & Governance

Recruit and manage qualified trainers and assessors, maintain industry and VET currency, and build a culture of risk management and continuous improvement.

Audit Readiness & Ongoing Obligations

Prepare for ASQA monitoring, annual declarations, data reporting and the first re-registration audit.

Why Enrol?

Practical Tools: Templates and checklists to build your application and compliance systems.

Decision Support: Assess whether owning an RTO aligns with your goals before committing resources.

Expert Guidance: Developed by seasoned VET compliance professionals.

Expression of Interest

CWTS will accommodate group bookings and enrolments, offering 15% off for 10 or more enrolments, reach out to admin@coastwidetraining.com.au