‘Of the audited providers that completed a rectification process in 2016–17, 46.6 per cent were found
to remain non-compliant with the required standards afterward. This is an increase compared to
2015–16, when only 29.1% of audited providers remained non-compliant afterward.
The ‘after rectification’ figure is a more meaningful indicator for ASQA than the level of
non-compliance at the time of audit, as it points to a more sustained inability to meet the
standards. This increase in the amount of non-compliance found at audit indicates that
Source :
https://www.asqa.gov.au/sites/g/files/net3521/f/asqa_annual_report_2016-17.pdf
What happens if non-compliance are found at an audit?
If ASQA identifies non-compliance, you will begiven 20 working days to provide evidence that you
have rectified that non-compliance.
ASQA will then consider this evidence. If you remain non-compliant with required standards, ASQA
will make a decision about what actions to take next. In making this decision, ASQA will
consider your history of compliance and the risks associated with the non-compliance.
Actions might include:
The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 provides a range of increasing
severity-escalating from enforceable undertakings and additional conditions on registration
through to suspending or cancellingthe registration of an RTO.
Source:
https://www.asqa.gov.au/faqs/what-happens-if-non-compliances-are-found-audit
ASQA sets clear expectations for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and course owners to
take responsibility for the quality of their qualifications and services through legislation,
standards and other requirements. It expects that all RTOs will meet the legislative
requirements, the standards nd other guidelines. Accordingly, RTO’s should make sure that their
quality processes do not inadvertently fail to meet the standards. In most cases, it is the
interpretation of the Standards that cause confusion resulting in non-compliance. If an audit is
held and ASQA identifies instances of non-compliance, and these are not rectified within a
stated period of 20 days, the RTO may attract a sanction or penalty.
If you have been caught out at audit and need professional advice or assistance to address your
rectifications, get in touch with us and we will swing our professional rectification
consultants in to action immediately! We will ensure your organisation addresses all
requirements within the rectification timeframe.