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SUMMARY OF
AQTF AUDIT

As a pre-qualified Supplier under the User Choice 2010 - 2015 program for the Queensland Department of Education and Training, National College Australia is required to publish audit information in relation to it's compliance with the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).

The User Choice program provides public funding for the delivery of accredited entry-level training to eligible Apprentices and Trainees.

The AQTF 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 organisations' 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.

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: 5 November 2009

Corporate Partners for Change Program

Qualification Code Qualification Name Qualification Code Qualification Name
CHC20108 Certificate II in Community Services CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability
CHC30208 Certificate III in Aged Care CHC40308 Certificate IV in Disability
CHC40108 Certificate IV in Aged Care CHC40808 Certificate IV in Community Development
CHC30108 Certificate III in Community Services Work CHC52208 Diploma of Community Services Coordination
CHC40708 Certificate IV in Community Services Work TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
CHC30308 Certificate III in Home and Community Care FNS40107 Certificate IV in Financial Services
CHC40208 Certificate IV in Home and Community Care BSB40807 Certificate IV in Frontline Management

Audit Outcome

                     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/No Minor, Significant, Critical Yes/No
Yes Significant More evidence is required to demonstrate consistency of learning and assessment materials, assessment requirements and assessment tasks in the community services training package. Using a revised Learning and Assessment (L&A) Strategy template; the policy and process on the development and implementation of the L&A Strategy for all qualifications was implemented on 1 February 2010. Yes
More evidence is required to demonstrate the progress of students currently enrolled in community services programs. As of 1 February 2010, each Student File contains a printout of the units of competency to be undertaken. This table is updated with the submission of each outcome and used to monitor the progress of each student. It has resulted in a significant increase in completion rates. Yes
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