School RTOs must have written agreements in place with any third parties who deliver training, assessment, or any 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 assessments.
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.
- Last updated:
- 1 July 2025
