Summary of AQTF or VET Quality Framework audit information

As part of the application process to become a Pre-qualified Supplier under the User Choice 2010 – 2015 program and/or the Certificate 3 Guarantee, Kool Kids Training College is required to publish audit information in relation to its compliance with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) or VET Quality Framework.

The User Choice program provides public funding paid directly to Pre-qualified Suppliers for the delivery of accredited entry-level training to eligible Apprentices and Trainees. The Certificate 3 Guarantee provides public funding paid directly to Pre-qualified Suppliers for the delivery of accredited training to eligible participants to gain their first Certificate III qualification.

The AQTF or VET Quality Framework is the national set of standards which assures nationally consistent, high-quality training and assessment services for the clients of Australia’s vocational education and training system.

An AQTF audit reviews evidence of an organizations’ compliance with the requirements of the AQTF Essential Conditions and Standards of Initial/Continuing Registration to confirm that it is achieving quality training and assessment outcomes. The process also identifies opportunities for improvement on these outcomes.

A VET Quality Framework audit of a registered training organization reviews evidence of compliance with the requirements of the VET Quality Framework to confirm that it is achieving quality training and assessment outcomes. The process also identifies opportunities for improvement on these outcomes.

This information is published to assist apprentices, trainees and their employers to make informed decisions regarding their selection of a Pre-qualified Supplier for the delivery of training and assessment services.

Audit date 29/01/2013

Qualifications Audited

Qualification code	Qualification name
CHC50908	Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
CHC30712	Certificate III in Children's Services

Audit Outcome and Rectification

Was non-compliance identified?	If 'Yes', non-compliance type	Summary of non-compliance	Actions taken to rectify the non-compliance	Has the non-compliance been rectified?
Yes	Significant	SNR 4 – Resources, Training & Assessors and Assessment Tools	Kool Kids Training College outsources the First Aid component of the course to Certified First Aid trainers. We required certified evidence of the qualifications of the trainer that would be implementing this unit which we were not able to produce on the day. The other Training Company forwarded all relevant documentation and the Non Compliance was rectified.	Yes
		SNR 13 – Marketing	We had our website live prior to the audit, not realising that we were not able to have it running. We removed the website till full registration was achieved making us then compliant.	Yes

Explanatory notes

Non-compliance with the AQTF or VET Quality Framework means that requirements of the have not been met based on the evidence reviewed. Non-compliances are categorized as minor, significant or critical. For the purposes of the User Choice 2010 – 2015 program, only significant and Critical non-compliances need to be published.

Minor: No, or minor, adverse impact on learners with no serious breakdown of provision of quality training and assessment.
Significant: Significant adverse impact on learners with insufficient focus on quality training and assessment outcomes.
Critical: Critical adverse impact on learners with widespread or persistent dissatisfaction with services and outcomes.

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