Regulatory actions that may impact RTO delivery
The state government has regulations in place that affect students’ and trainers and assessors’ participation in VET activities. The Blue card, Yellow card and other HRW systems help create safe and supportive environments for children and young people. RTOs should regularly conduct systematic monitoring on training products offered to students for compliance with state safety regulations.
The Compliance Standards (Requirements) of the 2025 Standards for RTOs require RTOs to comply with Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to their operations. At the time of an assessment activity, the QCAA may check your records for evidence of compliance with government regulations, especially those that impact the safety of children.
State regulations do not affect every training and assessment situation. The table below contains links in the left-hand column to state government websites with advice that may affect the delivery of VET services your RTO offers
| State government websites | Description |
|---|---|
working in the construction industry | |
work or coaching activities with children in Queensland | |
work or volunteer with adults or children with disabilities in Queensland | |
different classes of high risk work require licences | |
businesses and industries licensed or regulated by the Office of Fair Trading in Queensland | |
responsible service of alcohol (RSA) certificate | |
duty of care to that animal — no matter why you are in charge of it |
What your RTO should do
When enrolling in a training product on your scope of registration, RTO Managers should:
- determine if that training product involves a regulated activity, e.g. working with children, people with disability, or undertaking HRW
- review the requirements of the above state regulations
- contact the relevant government agency about the need to meet a government regulation
- record contact details, questions asked, and responses received
- record RTO’s management decision based on the information
- regularly monitor government regulations relevant to the training product.
Please note:
- Keep simple, verifiable records. Use the links in the above table to assist with your determination.
- Please do not contact the QCAA as the QCAA is unable to make determinations or give advice on the application of government regulations.
- Last updated:
- 5 August 2025
