Regulator function
The National VET Regulator’s functions are set out at section 157 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011.
These include the registration and regulation of registered training organisations (RTOs), accreditation of courses, promoting the continuous improvement of an RTO’s capacity to provide training, providing advice to Minsters on vocational education and training, and regulation of providers offering courses to overseas students.
Legislation
- IndusNational Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Regulations 2011
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Authorised Officer Requirements) Determination 2023
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Fees) Determination 2022
- Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015
- Standards for VET Accredited Courses 2021
- Fit and Proper Person Requirements 2011
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Data Provision Requirements) Instrument 2020
- Financial Viability Risk Assessment Requirements 2011
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Act 2012
- National Vocational Education and Training Regulator (Charges) Determination 2022
- Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000
- Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2019
- English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students Standards 2018
- National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018
- Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Act 1997
- Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Regulations 2011
- Education Services for Overseas Students (TPS Levies) Act 2012
- Education Services for Overseas Students (Calculation of Refund) Specification 2014
- Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS Agency and Foundation Studies Programs) Determination 2016
- Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS Agency) Determination 2020Education Services for Overseas Students (Provider default – discharge of obligations – requirements for a notice) Determination 2012 (No. 1)
Regulated community
- ASQA regulates approximately 3,700 training providers comprising of all providers in referring jurisdictions (ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, Tas), and providers in WA and Vic that provide or offer courses to students studying in referring states.
- ASQA regulates all training providers listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), including those providers delivering English language intensive courses (ELICOS).
- ASQA also approves and regulates VET Accredited Courses that may be delivered by training providers.
Portfolio
Employment and Workplace Relations
Internal to department / external entity
External
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
18 July 2023
Regulator Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
26 September 2023