New applicants
Organisations applying for RTO, CRICOS or higher education registration for the first time
A seven-step path from idea to RTO ID: business planning, financial viability, systems, resources and the registration audit, with the fit and proper person and financial viability requirements built in from day one.
Initial registration is decided by ASQA under the Compliance Standards for RTOs 2025 (registration, fit and proper person requirements, Financial Viability Risk Assessment Requirements 2021, data provision) and the Outcome Standards. TEQSA decides higher education registration under the HESF 2021.
Services that apply
Services for your organisation
RTO registration
Initial registration with ASQA, from feasibility to your RTO ID.
Register and growCRICOS and ELICOS registration and feasibility
CRICOS and ELICOS registration, feasibility and National Code compliance.
Register and growHigher education provider registration and accreditation with TEQSA
Support with TEQSA registration, renewal, course accreditation and governance requirements.
Lead and sustainFinancial viability, business review and funding
Financial viability assessments, business reviews, business plans and funding application support.
Validate and buildLearning and assessment resource development, contextualisation and SCORM
Learning and assessment resources, contextualisation, e-learning strategy and SCORM packages.
Validate and buildPolicies, procedures and QMS
A policy framework and quality management system aligned to the Standards, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 21001:2025.
Case studies
Work in this sector
Initial RTO Registration Application Package for New VET Providers
CAQA has supported hundreds of new providers through its Initial RTO Registration Package, helping organisations enter the VET sector with compliant systems, documentation, resources and operational guidance.
Read the case studyHigher education applicantTEQSAprovider application supportedHigher Education Provider Application Support
An organisation seeking to become a higher education provider engaged CAQA to support its application.
Read the case studyRTOReinstatedregistration recoveredRTO Registration Reinstatement Support
An RTO facing serious registration problems engaged CAQA to help rebuild its compliance position under close regulatory attention. The provider needed to restore confidence in its governance, systems, resources and evidence base.
Read the case study“The course was very well structured, efficiently conducted, and built using a blend of core and customised content that we had requested. Being new to running an RTO this has filled in all my gaps, ones I knew, and those I did not know I had. I found Sukh and Michelle incredibly knowledgeable, constantly providing real-life examples for us to learn from. It is an added benefit to have two people who remain as active consultants in the space bringing us the most recent examples to share in the learning. I would suggest any person new to leading an RTO invest in this training; I wish I had done this earlier. It will help you make more informed decisions as you get your RTO up and running.”
“The facilitators are very knowledgeable and customised the training based on the needs of our organisation. Practical case study examples were shared throughout, which helped to contextualise our learnings. The training was delivered online with regular breaks, which helped to maintain focus and sustain concentration levels. I highly recommend the CEO Awareness training to any person who is responsible for a Registered Training Organisation.”
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