Training Accreditation Council's monthly newsletter providing information on the AVETMISS Reporting, the 2026 TAC Roadshow, and a Focus on Quality Article on Fit and Proper Person Requirements.
Welcome to the January Update
On 1 January 2026, the Registration Standards 2025 (2025 Standards) formally came into effect in Western Australia for TAC regulated RTOs and from this date, all RTO applications must be lodged against the 2025 Standards*.
To support implementation, the Council continues to expand its suite of Fact Sheets and guidance materials aligned to the 2025 Standards. These resources complement TAC's Registration Standards 2025 Hub , as the central source of information for RTOs navigating requirements.
The Council will also be delivering practical sessions across Western Australia through the Regional Roadshow , providing opportunities for RTOs to discuss their obligations under the 2025 Standards including quality training, reasonable adjustment, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and recognition of prior learning. Details about the roadshows are available below.
The Council will continue to work with RTOs to implement the 2025 Standards to ensure strong training and assessment systems, effective student support, and sound governance to maintain consistent, high‑quality outcomes across the State.
*In line with the transition arrangements, RTO applications lodged on or before the 31 December 2025 will be audited against the 2015 Standards.
2025 AVETMISS Reporting
The collection window for RTO's 2025 annual fee-for-service activity opened on 1 January 2026 and will close on 28 February 2026. Plan ahead and validate your data early, submitting on time helps you avoid last-minute stress and ensures compliance.
Non-publicly funded data
RTOs are required to collect and submit full AVETMISS data on all nationally recognised training where there is a responsibility for issuing a statement of attainment or qualification. The AVETMISS VET provider collection specifications , data element definitions , and the RTO Reporting Requirements section on the TAC website provide more information on what is expected to be collected and reported.
Publicly funded data
All publicly funded data reporting is submitted directly to the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD), the State Training Authority (STA) in WA via current Training Allocation Management System (TAMS) reporting requirements.
