Northern Skills Alliance

Summary of AQTF audit information

As a Pre-qualified Supplier under the User Choice 2010 – 2015 program, Northern Skills Alliance Inc. 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 paid directly to Pre-qualified Suppliers 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:	19th to 21st May, 2009

Qualifications audited
Qualification code	Qualification name
30125QLD	Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)
FPI30205	Certificate III in Harvesting and Haulage
RTD30102	Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management
RTF20103	Certificate II in Horticulture

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	Summary of non-compliance	Actions taken to rectify the non-compliance	Yes/No
Yes	Significant	Assessment materials and training and assessment strategies had not been reviewed and updated in accordance with current versions of training packages.	The strategies now include sufficient information regarding the training and assessment methods to be used for each program, and will ensure that learners receive training and assessment to meet their needs.	Yes

Explanatory notes:
Non-compliance with the AQTF means that requirements of the have not been met based on the evidence reviewed. Non-compliances are categorised 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.