“Affordable compliance for small RTOs.”
The Essentials Plan covers the core audit-risk areas—TAS, Volume of Learning, and validations—at a fraction of typical consultant costs.
Clauses covered: 11.31.43.35.1
$769/month • $9,228/year
Annual subscription. Extra TAS/timetables/validations at $350 each (normally $550).
Audit protection, month after month
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Rolling evidence via monthly TAS & validation reports.
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VoL aligned to cohorts to avoid nominal-hours queries.
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Independent pre/post validations for Clause 3.3.
SRTO Standards Covered
Clause 1 — Training & Assessment Strategies (TAS)
RTOs must maintain up-to-date, cohort-specific TAS. Many fail for generic or outdated TAS.
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1 new TAS every month—keeps delivery aligned and current.
Clauses 1.3 & 1.4 — Volume of Learning (VoL)
Providers must evidence actual learning hours by cohort (domestic, international, apprentices, etc.).
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Monthly VoL + timetable for one cohort, aligned to delivery model.
Clause 3.3 — Validation
Pre-validation of tools and post-validation of outcomes is the #1 audit fail area.
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2× pre-validations of assessment tools per month.
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1× post-validation of a completed unit per month.
Clause 5.1 — Continuous Improvement
Evidence must show ongoing improvement activity.
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Monthly TAS updates + validation reports build your CI trail.
Monthly Deliverables
| Deliverable | What You Get | Standards Evidence |
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| 1× TAS Development | Custom TAS for one qualification & delivery model. | Clause 1 (planning & currency) |
| 1× Timetable + VoL (1 cohort) | Hours, pacing & structure aligned to cohort. | Clauses 1.3 & 1.4 |
| 2× Pre-validations | Independent review of two tools before use. | Clause 3.3 (system validation) |
| 1× Post-validation | Review of one completed unit’s records. | Clause 3.3 (outcome validity) |
Need more in a busy month? Add extra TAS/timetables/validations at $350 each.
Why Choose Essentials
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Affordable entry plan — <$800/month compliance.
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Audit protection covering the three most common fail points.
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Scalable — upgrade later to Retainer or Premium as you grow.
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Trusted expertise — built by compliance designers, validated by industry experts.
FAQs
Why can’t one TAS cover all students?
Clause 1 requires TAS by cohort — internationals, apprentices, and domestic students have different needs, like duration, frequency, assessment methods etc.
Why not just use nominal hours for VoL?
Clause 1.3/1.4 requires actual hours by cohort — nominal hours don’t meet the standard.
Why pre-validation?
Because post-validation checks outcomes — but if the tool is wrong from the start, students may pass without covering criteria.
How often must TAS be updated?
At least annually, and whenever qualifications, cohorts, delivery, or staff change.
Do you guarantee audit success?
No — we design and develop. RTOs must review/contextualise with consultants.
Can consultants use your products with multiple clients?
Yes — they buy, review, contextualise, and resell. We offer volume discounts.
Why must TAS be cohort-specific?
Clause 1 requires it — internationals, apprentices, and domestic students have different delivery and support needs.
Why aren't nominal hours enough for VoL?
Clause 1.3 & 1.4 require actual cohort-specific hours, not generic nominal ones.
Why pre-validation?
Clause 3.3 requires it — without pre-validation, flawed tools may lead to invalid outcomes.
How often must TAS be updated?
At least annually, and whenever cohorts, staff, delivery, or qualifications change.
Do you guarantee audit success?
No — Achieve2day are designers/developers. Consultants or compliance experts must review/contextualise.
Why should I buy your products when I can write TAS myself?
Because clients value your review & monitoring, not typing. We do the writing; you focus on accuracy & fit-for-purpose.
Ready to lock in your audit evidence?
Start Essentials now or book a quick scoping call.