For a copy of your student record, see our Student records section.
When issuing the following documents, all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) must follow the:
Qualification documents
When a student finishes their required units or modules, RTOs must give them a certified:
- testamur
- record of results.
The AQF defines a testamur as ‘an official certification document that confirms that a qualification has been awarded to an individual’. The record of results can appear on the back of the testamur or in a separate document.
Statement of attainment
When a student leaves a training program, RTOs must issue a statement of attainment. This applies whether the student completes it or not. RTOs can't issue it as a progress statement for students continuing the same program.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
All RTOs must follow clause 12 of the Compliance Requirements for the USI Scheme.
Students with a USI can get an online record and transcript of their VET results from 1 Jan 2015 onwards. Unless exempt, an RTO can only issue a qualification or statement of attainment after:
- the RTO has verified the USI, or
- the RTO applies for a USI on behalf of the student.
For more information, see the USI website.
AQF requirements
We've developed a fact sheet with sample AQF certification forms. It covers national VET qualifications.
RTOs can use it to check what to record on:
- testamurs
- statements of attainment
- records of results.
RTOs must not enter a USI on these documents. The AQF also has a guide to requirements with examples of certified documents.
More information
The AQF Second Edition includes all AQF policies, objectives and governance. It also contains the AQF Qualifications Issuance Policy.
Clause 11 of the Compliance Requirements has information on extra requirements.
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