School registered training organisations (RTOs) must have written agreements with any third parties who deliver training, assessment or other services on their behalf.
Note: A third party does not include:
- an RTO employee
- when another party provides a written report verifying a student’s skills and knowledge, e.g. when a student is on a work placement.
What to include in the agreement
The written agreement must outline:
- the school RTO responsibilities
- the third-party provider's responsibilities
- that the third party will cooperate with the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
- that the third party will provide accurate and factual responses to requests for information relating to:
- marketing
- recruitment
- resources
- training
- assessment
- educational and support services
- performance assessments.
School RTO responsibilities
School RTOs must also:
- notify the QCAA of any third-party arrangements within 30 business days of any arrangements commencing or ceasing
- identify the third party in any advertising material for students
- systematically monitor the third-party arrangement to ensure responsibilities of both parties are being met.
More information
For more information, contact us:
- Email: vet@qcaa.qld.edu.au
- Phone: (07) 3864 0381
- Last updated:
- 22 September 2026
