Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Compliance Policy
1. Purpose
The purpose of the Compliance Policy is to demonstrate Canberra Institute of Technology’s commitment to ongoing compliance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015, the Revised Standards once implemented, and the National Code for Providers of Services to Overseas Students (‘the National Code’), support and facilitate good governance, develop and promote a culture that values compliance and enable continuous improvement of practices that support and promote in compliance.
2. Scope
This Policy applies across the Institute to all staff, approved third parties, accredited programs and students in those accredited programs.
3. Principles
91视频's Commitment to effective compliance is demonstrated by:
- Endorsement and active support by the Board, Executive Management Committee, Academic Council, and Audit and Risk Committee for all compliance activities;
- This Policy, which is aligned to 91视频's strategic and operational objectives and is endorsed by the Board;
- Allocation of appropriate resources across 91视频, to develop, implement, maintain, monitor and improve the RTO compliance;
- Identification and assessment of compliance obligations using a risk management methodology;
- Development and maintenance of a 91视频 Compliance Obligations Register; and
- Monitoring of ongoing compliance by the Board.
91视频’s compliance with the Standards for RTOs 2015 and the National Code is fundamental to support our ability to deliver positive outcomes for our learners and community
All 91视频 staff members are responsible for monitoring 91视频’s compliance with the legislation and reporting areas of non-compliance.
Continuous improvement will be embedded in processes and practice.
3.1 Implementation
91视频 adopts a risk-based approach to implement compliance activities and in doing so will ensure that:
- Responsibility for compliance obligations is clearly articulated and assigned for all levels of staff, as it relates to their specific role and activities undertaken on behalf of 91视频;
- Staff and Board education and training needs are identified and addressed, enabling staff to understand their compliance obligations;
- Behaviours that support and enhance compliance are encouraged and promoted;
- Controls are in place to manage identified compliance obligations and achieve desired quality standards; and
- There are always appropriate staff members in positions identified as ASQA responsible or accountable officers (e.g. CEO, Principal Executive Officer) to ensure continuity of compliance.
3.2 Monitoring and Measuring
91视频 will monitor, measure and report upon the performance of its compliance activities and demonstrate it through documentation and practice.
Record keeping as per the 91视频 Records Management Policy is required to sufficiently evidence compliance.
3.3 Continuous Improvement
91视频’s compliance activities will be recorded and monitored on an annual basis in order to:
- Ensure continued adequacy and evaluate its effectiveness;
- Identify and action opportunities for continuous improvement; and
- Meet regulatory obligations.
4. Documentation
5. Definitions
All terminology used in this policy is consistent with definitions in the 91视频 Definitions of Terms.
6. Policy Contact Officer
For more information about this policy contact the Executive Branch Manager, Audit, Risk & Corporate Governance.
Contact 91视频 Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au for further information.
7. Procedures
This policy is implemented through the associated procedures. Authority to make changes to the procedures rests with the policy owner.
POLICY INFORMATION |
Policy No: 91视频2024/574 Approved: December 2024 Next Review: December 2027 Category: Corporate Policies Policy Owner: EBM, Audit, Risk and Corporate Governance |
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