ASQA's Audit Approach

Recorded on 17/03/2017, this webinar provides information about the key features of the ASQA audit model including the process used and the way in which RTOs are required to respond to the findings of these audits.

Topic Overview:

A ‘student centred’ audit model has been implemented by ASQA. This model follows the ‘journey’ of students throughout their relationship with an RTO, from marketing and recruitment on to enrolment, support provided, training/assessment and completion.

Audits are being informed by increased information-gathering prior to the audit, including student surveys, the RTO’s compliance history, intelligence and other sources, to target the scope of the audit where issues may exist.

What was covered in the webinar:

• Why the change in approach and what informed the changes?
• The shift in regulatory practice
• Key features of the audit approach
• Student journey
• Customised audit scope
• Improved use of intelligence
• Student input
• Increased accountability for non-compliance
• New look audit reports
• Related procedural changes

Webinar content targeted toward:

• CEO/RTO Owner
• RTO/Compliance Manager
• Consultant

Webinar duration: 30 minutes

SUGGESTED TEMPLATES FOR PURCHASE:

• Internal Audit Self Assessment Report template
• Self Assessment - Student Centred Approach template
• RTO Manager Annual Schedule Product

Bio of presenter:  As General Manager Regulatory Operations in the Australian Skills Quality Authority, David Garner has responsibility for implementing ASQA’s regulatory strategy nationally, including monitoring compliance of training providers and intending providers with the VET Quality Framework as well as the standards relating to delivery of training to overseas students, including intensive English courses. Prior to the referral of powers that brought Queensland providers under ASQA’s jurisdiction, David was Director, Training Quality, in the Queensland Department of Education and Training.

Prior to joining the Queensland department in 2005, David worked in and managed training providers for many years. David has been active in sports administration for over 30 years and sits on the board of the Queensland Fitness, Sport and Recreation Skills Alliance.

N.B Statements of Attendance or Certificates of Completion are not available with Velg Training products as we cannot verify attendance/viewing. However, this can still be recorded as valid professional development (PD) in your Trainer/Assessor Profile and verified by your supervisor, RTO Manager or CEO (depending on the policies and procedures adopted by your RTO).