The process comprises the following sequential steps:
- School applies to the QCAA to become an RTO.
- QCAA reviews application and contacts school.
- QCAA assessor is assigned to initial RTO registration assessment.
- School provides evidence of proposed systems, policies and practices.
- QCAA assessor conducts interviews with relevant school staff.
- QCAA assessor conducts risk assessment and determines outcomes of assessment.
- Outcomes for assessment approved by Manager — QCE and QCIA Unit.
- If outcomes are met, the QCAA requests RTO code from ASQA.
- School is registered as an RTO.
