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Domestic & International Training Providers

Every RTO obligation. One partner.

One practice for the full registration spectrum: RTO initial registration, audits and rectification under the Standards for RTOs 2025, CRICOS registration under the ESOS Act and National Code 2018, and ELICOS Standards 2018 - domestic and international, in one expert team.

Practice RTO, CRICOS & ELICOS ServicesSenior-led deliveryConsultation Free & confidential
What we deliver

Everything under RTO, CRICOS & ELICOS Services

All related CAQA services consolidated in one practice - one expert team, no confusion.

01
RTO & CRICOS registration

Initial registration applications, addition to scope and CRICOS approval - prepared end to end.

02
Compliance support & audit readiness

Preparation for and response to ASQA performance assessments, evidence mapping and audit-day representation.

03
Internal audits & health checks

Whole-of-RTO compliance health checks against the Outcome Standards, Compliance Requirements and Credential Policy.

04
Rectification & re-registration

Structured rectification programs that turn non-compliances into sustainable systems - and keep your registration.

05
Validation & moderation

Independent assessment validation and moderation by credentialled, industry-current experts.

06
Policies, procedures & quality systems

Practical, audit-ready documentation your staff will actually use - mapped to the 2025 Standards.

07
Course accreditation

VET accredited course design, application and renewal under the Standards for VET Accredited Courses.

08
Financial viability (FVRA) advice

Financial viability risk assessments and evidence for initial registration and change of ownership.

09
Professional development & CEO training

Workshops, webinars and executive coaching that build internal compliance capability.

10
Industry consultation & engagement

Documented, genuine industry engagement frameworks that satisfy regulators and improve training products.

11
CRICOS initial registration

End-to-end CRICOS applications under the ESOS Act so you can enrol overseas students - strategy, evidence and lodgement.

12
Adding courses to CRICOS scope

Course registration, location additions and capacity changes managed through to approval.

13
National Code 2018 compliance

All eleven standards - marketing, agents, written agreements, younger learners, attendance and course progress, transfers, complaints and more.

14
Education agent frameworks

Agent due diligence, written agreements and monitoring that satisfy Standard 4.

15
PRISMS management & reporting

CoE management, student variations and reporting obligations handled accurately and on time.

16
TPS & ESOS obligations

Tuition Protection Service requirements, fee protection and ESOS compliance frameworks.

17
CRICOS audits & re-registration

Preparation, representation and rectification for CRICOS audits and renewals.

18
ELICOS provider setup

Business case, governance, premises, staffing and curriculum - everything required to enter the ELICOS market.

19
CRICOS registration

CRICOS applications for English language providers, including ESOS Act and National Code 2018 compliance.

20
ELICOS Standards 2018 compliance

Course duration, attendance, teacher qualifications, class sizes and facilities - independently assessed.

21
Curriculum design & review

English language curriculum frameworks from General English to EAP and test preparation.

22
NEAS quality endorsement preparation

Preparation for NEAS quality assurance and ongoing endorsement.

23
Agent & recruitment compliance

Education agent frameworks, written agreements and marketing accuracy under the National Code.

25+Years supporting providers
1000sAudits participated in
25+Years of sector leadership
How we engage

A disciplined methodology

Discover

A free, confidential consultation to understand your organisation, risks and goals.

Diagnose

Evidence-based assessment against the standards and benchmarks that matter.

Deliver

Fixed-scope engagement executed by senior specialists with weekly visibility.

Embed

Capability transfer and monitoring so improvements outlast the engagement.

Talk to our RTO, CRICOS & ELICOS Services specialists

A senior consultant - not a salesperson - will call you back within one business day.

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