Functions, vision and values

Functions

ASQA’s functions include:

• registering training providers as ‘registered training organisations’ (RTOs)
• recommending organisations as CRICOS providers—providers that can enrol international students
• accrediting vocational education and training (VET) courses
• ensuring that organisations comply with the conditions and standards for registration, including by carrying out compliance audits. 

ASQA may also collect, analyse and publish information on the VET sector and VET providers.

Vision

ASQA’s vision is that students, employers and governments have full confidence in the quality of vocational education and training outcomes delivered by Australian registered training organisations.

Values

ASQA is committed to:

• independence in our regulatory role and in providing advice
• transparency in our regulatory decisions and activities
• collaboration with industry bodies, employers, governments and registered training organisations.