Training Accreditation Council's monthly newsletter providing information on the 2026-2027 Regulatory Strategy, EOI for Chairperson of TAC, launch of regional roadshow and a Focus on Quality Article on RPL.
Welcome to the December Update
As 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a year of significant progress in preparing for implementation of the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards) from 1 January 2026.
This year, the Council has worked closely with the WA VET sector to ensure the smooth introduction of the 2025 Standards including:
- Regulatory alignment - finalised amendments to WA Vocational Education and Training (General) Regulations 2009 (VET regulations)
- Registration Standards 2025 Hub - a central resource providing support to RTOs including guidance materials, fact sheets, and FAQs.
- RTO Portal upgrades - new initial, renewal and amendment to registration application forms, self-assessment tools and application guides aligned to the 2025 Standards and available online.
- TAC Education Program - a comprehensive program of webinars and podcasts covering topics such as training and assessment, RTO governance and inclusive practice, and recordings of workshops from the annual TAC Event, The Next Chapter: 2025 Standards.
What's Next for 2026
Focus on Quality - TAC Regulatory Strategy 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2027
TAC's New Regulatory Strategy is now available on the TAC website. Developed through extensive stakeholder engagement and research, the Strategy will commence from 1 January.
Expressions of Interest - Chairperson of TAC
Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the role of Chairperson of the Training Accreditation Council are invited. More information on the EOI process is provided in the TAC Update or you can visit TAC Special Bulletin - EOI Chairperson .
Regional Roadshows
In 2026 TAC will continue to support the implementation of the 2025 Standards through planned regional roadshows across WA. Details about the roadshows are available further on in this newsletter.
Focus on Quality - TAC Regulatory Strategy 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2027
The Council is pleased to announce the release of its new regulatory strategy: Focus on Quality - TAC Regulatory Strategy 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2027 .
The Strategy informs RTOs and VET stakeholders about specific focus areas the Council has identified as posing the highest risk to the quality of VET and the regulatory actions to monitor and minimise those risks. In publishing the document, the Council seeks to engage and motivate RTOs to achieve quality VET outcomes for Western Australia.
During the 2026-2027 period, the Council will:
- Continue to support RTOs as they implement the 2025 Standards.
- Focus regulatory strategies on areas deemed to pose a risk to quality outcomes, categorised under three headings - 2025 Standards; Training Products; and Sector Monitoring. The latter involving a review of RTOs that have had minimal or no regulatory assessment to ensure sufficient oversight of the sector
- Continue to provide a comprehensive education program that supports quality outcomes and compliance practices.
The Focus on Quality - TAC Regulatory Strategy 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2027 is now available on the TAC website .
EOI for TAC Chairperson
Help influence the quality of vocational education and training in Western Australia
You can contribute to the quality assurance of vocational education and training (VET) by becoming the Chairperson of the Training Accreditation Council (the Council).
The Minister for Skills and TAFE is looking for a person with effective leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, knowledge and experience in governance, regulation and quality assurance to help influence the quality of VET throughout Western Australia.
If you have these skills, knowledge and experience, we would like to hear from you.
Expressions of interest for Chairperson of the Training Accreditation Council are now invited.
Visit the TAC website for more information on how to apply.
