School RTOs must have written agreements in place with any third parties who deliver training, assessment, or anything 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.
The agreement must outline the school RTO and third-party provider’s responsibilities, that the third party will cooperate with the QCAA and/or ASQA, and that they will provide accurate and factual responses to requests for information relating to:
- marketing
- recruitment
- resources
- training
- assessment
- educational and support services
- performance assessment reviews.
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
- monitor the third party’s delivery to ensure they comply with the Clauses 8.2 and 8.3 of the Standards.
- Last updated:
- 6 February 2024
