Audit outcome The auditor’s formal opinion of the RTOs compliance status as a result of an audit. The outcome is documented against each standard audited as either compliant or non-compliant. The final audit outcome is determined after rectification opportunities have been provided and is considered final. Audit report Formal record of the audit findings prepared by the auditor/s for desktop and on-site audits, issued to the RTO within 30 days of the audit date. Audit rectification Submission of additional information and/or evidence after the audit to address non-compliance/s and actions identified in the audit report. Audit Sanctions The methodology for assessing the level of non-compliance of RTOs with ACT Matrix Standards and ACT Standards Compliance Guides and for determining a sanctioning amount based on assessed risk of non-compliance identified. The matrix may be updated and reissued to clarify requirements or assessment and calculation process as required. Audit type The method used to conduct the audit. There are four audit types Internal – Review Tool, desktop audit, on-site audit, investigative audit. All audits are conducted as part of the scheduled audit cycle (on-cycle) or, outside of this timeframe (off-cycle). Australian Skills National regulator for Australia’s VET sector (excluding VIC and WA). Quality Authority (ASQA) AVETMISS Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS) is the agreed national data standard for the collection, analysis and reporting of VET information in Australia. See also ACT AVETMISS. Compliant Where all audited requirements of the ACTFA, ACT Standards and ACT Standards Compliance Guides have been met, based on the evidence reviewed at audit and/or after audit rectification. Continuous A planned and ongoing process that enables an RTO to systematically review improvement and improve its policies, procedures, products and services in order to generate better outcomes for students and to meet changing needs. It allows an RTO to constantly review its performance against the ACTFA, ACT Standards and ACT and plan ongoing improvements to its performance. Compliance Guides
Audit outcome The auditor’s formal opinion of the RTOs compliance status as a result of an audit. The outcome is documented against each standard audited as either compliant or non-compliant. The final audit outcome is determined after rectification opportunities have been provided and is considered final. Audit report Formal record of the audit findings prepared by the auditor/s for desktop and on-site audits, issued to the RTO within 30 days of the audit date. Audit rectification Submission of additional information and/or evidence after the audit to address non-compliance/s and actions identified in the audit report. Audit Sanctions Matrix The methodology for assessing the level of non-compliance of RTOs with ACT Standards and ACT Standards Compliance Guides and for determining a sanctioning amount based on assessed risk of non-compliance identified. The matrix may be updated and reissued to clarify requirements or assessment and calculation process as required. Audit type The method used to conduct the audit. There are four audit types – Internal Review Tool, desktop audit, on-site audit, investigative audit. All audits are conducted as part of the scheduled audit cycle (on-cycle) or, outside of this timeframe (off-cycle). Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) National regulator for Australia’s VET sector (excluding VIC and WA). AVETMISS Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS) is the agreed national data standard for the collection, analysis and reporting of VET information in Australia. See also ACT AVETMISS. Compliant Where all audited requirements of the ACTFA, ACT Standards and ACT Standards Compliance Guides have been met, based on the evidence reviewed at audit and/or after audit rectification. Continuous improvement A planned and ongoing process that enables an RTO to systematically review and improve its policies, procedures, products and services in order to generate better outcomes for students and to meet changing needs. It allows an RTO to constantly review its performance against the ACTFA, ACT Standards and ACT Compliance Guides and plan ongoing improvements to its performance.
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