On 1 July 2025, the revised Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) will come into regulatory effect.

The revised standards aim to:

  • improve quality across the vocational education and training (VET) sector for learners and employers
  • support RTOs to strive for continuous improvement against the standards
  • provide greater clarity for RTOs and regulators
  • allow for more flexibility and innovation in training delivery.

The revised standards also enable a more flexible, robust, and quality-driven approach to regulation. Changes to the standards better reflect the diversity of the VET sector and ensure the standards are fit-for-purpose across different RTO settings.

The revised standards provide a clearer and more direct link between the requirements RTOs are expected to meet and the outcomes they are expected to deliver.

The transition period supports all RTOs to understand these changes and ensure their systems and practices align with the revised standards.

Read more about preparing for the revised standards on the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) website.

Last updated 21 March 2025

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