Lead Auditor Skill Set

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BSBSS00128 Lead Auditor Skill Set

Auditing is a highly specialised field of practice, with ASQA’s current focus on RTOs implementing self-assurance practices and being able to demonstrate that the RTO is a quality provider, there is a massive demand within the VET sector for highly knowledgeable and suitably qualified and experienced RTO auditors.

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Why is RTO compliance so important?

In a highly-regulated VET sector, your RTO's compliance with the NVR Act and other legislative requirements, the RTO Standards and the various other laws and regulations is critical. ASQA’s focus on Provider Self-Assurance means that your RTO must be able to demonstrate practices, systems and processes to critically examine its performance and student outcomes on an ongoing basis.

As a VET Compliance Practitioner, there are several skills, abilities and knowledge areas that are essential for you to be 100% effective in your RTO Compliance role, including:

• a thorough, in-depth understanding of the correct interpretation of the RTO Standards

• a thorough, in-depth understanding of to effectively implement the RTO Standards in your RTO’s compliance system

• the skills and knowledge to rectify non-compliances that have been identified during internal compliance reviews

Who is this course for?

The BSBSS00128 Lead Auditor Skill Set provides participants with essential skills for leading and conducting audits within RTOs. The course covers audit planning, execution, reporting, and compliance with the RTO Standards. Participants will learn to assess organisational processes, identify risks, and recommend improvements to enhance quality and compliance.

Course overview

This Skill Set is for RTO Compliance Practitioners who are required to lead audits as a part of their job role.

Units of competency in this course

​You will complete the following 4 units of competencies

BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits
BSBAUD511 Initiate quality audits
BSBAUD512 Lead quality audits
BSBAUD513 Report on quality audits

Course outcomes

Once you have completed the requirements of this Skill Set, you will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment. The completed units can contribute to credit towards BSB50920 Diploma of Quality. Graduates will be equipped with the skills, knowledge and expertise to identify any current and potential non-compliances with the RTO Standards, the NVR Act and the RTO’s other legal obligations.

Delivery and resources

Delivery

This course is delivered as follows:

Self-paced online learning

Resource Libraries

Ongoing support

On-demand coaching

Resources

AICP will provide you with all the learning resources needed. Our resources are custom developed and completely contextualised to the VET sector which means that you will be able to implement what you learn, as you learn.

Course duration and assessment

Although learners typically complete this course within 3 months, your course enrolment can be extended to 5 months, subject to AICP's policies and procedures.
Assessments are all work-place relevant and full or partial RPL and/or Credit Transfer is available.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course however AICP requires all course participants to have:

• a high level of language, literacy and numeracy levels; sufficient to interpret and analysis complex documents, prepare written reports and develop organisational documents

• have access to workplace resources to complete assessment activities

• an intermediate level of technology skills – sufficient to use computer programs and telecommunications

• support of a relevant work role in an RTO environment to participate in audits for assessment purposes

Course cost

$1,750 for self-funded learners with easy payment options available.
Please contact AICP if your RTO wants to enrol more than 3 staff in this course.

RPL Options are available for this course, please see RPL Schedule of fees.

Upgrade your Lead Auditor Skill Set to Lead Auditor Compliance Plus

What is the Compliance Plus Program?

AICP’s Compliance Plus program incorporates Module 1 of our new non-accredited The RTO Standards Unpacked! course in the Lead Auditor Skill Set. This course has been designed by Alex Schroder, Australia’s leading Sanction Management Specialist, Forensic Compliance Auditor and Administrative Appeals Tribunal Specialist.

Alex is a member of the inaugural ASQA Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG) and various ASQA sub-committees focused on which is focused on self-assurance, audit practices, online learning in the VET sector and more. Alex is also an ITECA QLD State Committee Member, a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a qualified lawyer, and the developer of the Nationally Accredited CIV in RTO Compliance and the Diploma of RTO Compliance Management.

Why should I upgrade to the Compliance Plus Program?

Compliance Practitioners need to have a complete and comprehensive understanding of the interpretation and application of the clauses within the RTO Standards and the NVR Act.

Given that many of the clauses within the RTOs Standard interact with one another, without a comprehensive understanding of each clause and the relationship between the various clauses, your effectiveness as a Compliance Practitioner is limited.

In Module 1 of the RTO Standards Unpacked! we unpack the Standards to a practical level where the meanings and interpretations of each Standard/Clause are explained for everyday use.

At the end of this component, you will have the skills and knowledge to:

• understand the full meaning of the clauses in the RTO Standards

• understand how the various clauses in the RTO Standards are interlinked

• determine how each clause within the RTO Standards is interpreted for ongoing compliance

• identify the compliance requirements of each clause in the RTO Standards

• implement the RTO Standards in your RTO’s day-to-day operations

How much extra does it cost to upgrade to the Compliance Plus Program?

All AICP learners can upgrade to the Compliance Plus Program for an additional $550 (this is a saving of $345 off the cost of Module 1 of The RTO Standards Unpacked! course).