Registered training organisations
Registered training organisations (RTOs) deliver nationally recognised training in the VET sector. To deliver this training, they need to be approved by ASQA.
RTOs are the only organisations in the Australian VET system authorised to:
deliver and assess nationally recognised training
issue nationally recognised qualifications and statements of attainment
apply for government funding to provide VET services.
More than 4 million students study VET each year. VET is the main way Australians upskill or reskill.
There are about 4000 RTOs in Australia, most of them are regulated by ASQA.
The national register includes a list of all RTOs.
Vocational Education and Training
VET provides students with practical skills and knowledge so they can contribute to the national workforce.
VET accredited courses and qualifications help students to:
get qualified for a new career
return or enter the workforce
upskill current qualifications
enter university.
Unless your organisation is a registered RTO listed on the national register you cannot advertise, offer or deliver VET.
VET courses and qualifications
VET course qualifications are:
certificate I, II, III and IV
diploma
advanced diploma
vocational graduate certificate and diploma.
If you are a student looking for a particular course, visit My Skills.
How RTOs are regulated
ASQA is the regulator for all providers delivering training in:
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
New South Wales.
ASQA also regulates providers in Victoria and Western Australia if they offer:
any course (in-class or online) within ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA and TAS
courses to overseas students in Australia on a student visa.
