Scope changes and course accreditation
For RTOs adding training products, and for course owners accrediting a new or renewing course.
Scope additions and VET course accreditation, from industry consultation to the national code.
The problem
We help you prepare a scope change or course accreditation application, including industry consultation, course documentation, resources and evidence of delivery readiness.
- 01
Discover
- Confirm the need and the qualification type, from Certificate I to Graduate Diploma or a Statement of Attainment outcome
- 02
Diagnose
- Industry and stakeholder consultation managed and recorded
- Evaluation against the Standards for VET Accredited Courses and the AQF
- 03
Deliver
- Course development or scope evidence pack
- Accreditation submission, liaison with the accrediting body, responses to requests for further information
- 04
Embed
- Rectification of identified issues
- Listing on training.gov.au and delivery readiness
Deliverables
- Industry consultation record
- Course document or scope evidence pack
- Accreditation submission
- Responses to the accrediting body
- Delivery readiness checklist
Project stages
- Stage 1
Consultation
- Stage 2
Development and submission
- Stage 3
Assessment
We agree the project schedule with you before work begins. Regulatory deadlines and assessment times are set by the relevant regulator.
The accreditation steps (6)
- Course development, including industry and stakeholder consultation
- Accreditation preparation
- Accreditation submission
- Assessment by the course accrediting body
- Rectification of identified issues, if any
- Accreditation
Pricing
Fixed fee against an agreed scope.
Fixed fee against an agreed scope. You choose the level of support, from one stage to every stage.
Casual consultation $185 per hour plus GST. Retainers from $1,750 per month plus GST. All prices in Australian dollars. GST is stated on every line.
Regulatory frameworks
CAQA is an independent consultancy. ASQA does not endorse or list consultants.
Case studies
Relevant case studies
“The most qualified individuals in the industry for ASQA compliance, Validation Standards, and High-Quality Training.”
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who can deliver an accredited course?
Only RTOs that own the course or have the owner's permission, and that have the course on their scope of registration.
Changing your compliance consultant?
Send us your current scope and the last audit report. We map what is done, what is open and what is at risk, and quote only the gap. Your evidence stays yours; our fee buys an outcome, not hours.
Ask for a switch reviewDiscuss your needs with a senior consultant.
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