5.4.1 The RTO will maintain responsibility for the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all training and assessment strategies and practices related to the VET course. This includes the development of all course materials, unless otherwise agreed with the Host School.
5.4.2 The training product will be delivered over a period aligned with the school calendar and the delivery model in use: typically, 18 months for Third-Party Arrangements and 12 months for Service Level Agreements. Delivery may occur via face-to-face, blended, or other approved modes, as agreed with the Host School.
5.4.3 Delivery typically includes structured face-to-face hours and self-paced learning components, sufficient to meet the volume of learning for the qualification. Specific hours per course are provided upon enrolment or in program documentation
5.4.4 Where Blueprint trainers deliver the VET course on site, the Host School agrees to provide a suitable classroom environment on school grounds, including desks, chairs, and projection or display facilities, or equivalent resources as agreed with the RTO.
5.4.5 The RTO requires a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 25 enrolled students per group, unless otherwise agreed in writing
5.4.6 Where the RTO delivers the training directly (Third-Party Agreement)
The RTO will deliver the VET course using qualified trainers who attend the school and deliver training in accordance with the approved Training and Assessment Strategy. All assessment will be conducted and marked by the RTO.
5.4.7 Where the Host School facilitates training only (Service Level Agreement)
The Host School will facilitate training using RTO-approved mentor teachers in accordance with the Training and Assessment Strategy provided by the RTO. The Host School must use only RTO-approved learning resources. No assessment will be conducted or marked by the Host School. All assessment evidence must be submitted to the RTO for marking by qualified assessors
5.4.8 Where the Host School delivers and assesses the training (Third-Party Agreement)
The Host School will deliver the training and assess student work using teachers who hold the required vocational and training and assessment qualifications. Training and assessment must be conducted in accordance with the approved Training and Assessment Strategy and using RTO-approved learning and assessment resources. All student assessments must be marked using the RTO’s approved marking guides. The Host School must ensure assessors apply consistent and valid judgements that meet the unit requirements. All marked assessments must be marked within 10 business days of the assessment submission.
5.4.9 Where the Host School delivers and assesses the training (Service Level Agreement), all student assessments must be marked and submitted to the RTO within 10 business days of the assessment due date or student submission. The Host School must use RTO-approved marking guides and ensure assessors apply consistent and valid judgements in accordance with the unit requirements
5.4.10 The RTO will ensure that the number of trainers and assessors, as well as the available facilities, equipment, and resources, are sufficient to support the number of students enrolled — including when these are provided by the Host School.
5.4.11 The RTO will provide students with sufficient learning resources to support the acquisition of required skills and knowledge for the VET course.
5.4.12 The Host School will contribute to the RTO’s quality assurance processes and provide feedback on training delivery, resources, and the performance of trainers and assessors (if applicable).
5.4.13 The RTO will ensure all training and assessment strategies are aligned with current industry needs and reflect up-to-date workplace practices.
5.4.14 The RTO will maintain an assessment system that is fair, flexible, reliable, and valid. All assessment outcomes will be based on evidence that is authentic, current, sufficient, and valid.
5.4.15Workplace Requirements
For qualifications that include mandatory work placement or practical hours (e.g. Hospitality, Sport & Recreation, Volunteering), students must complete the required workplace shifts or hours as specified in the training package or accredited course documentation.
The Host School is responsible for coordinating appropriate work placement opportunities that meet the qualification requirements. This may include supporting students to complete shifts in a school-based enterprise, an external business, or a simulated environment where approved by the RTO.
The RTO will provide guidance on workplace evidence and supervise assessment requirements but is not responsible for sourcing or managing student placements.
5.4.16 Students who do not complete the required workplace component will be ineligible for a full qualification and may instead receive a Statement of Attainment for completed unit
5.4.17Certificate III Entry Requirement
For school-based students enrolling in a Certificate III qualification, a minimum of 80% of the relevant Certificate II units must be completed prior to commencing the Certificate III course.This requirement ensures students have developed sufficient foundational skills and knowledge, and supports progressive, scaffolded learning aligned with the qualification pathway.
5.4.18 Where students have not yet completed 80% of the Certificate II, their Certificate III enrolment may be deferred until satisfactory progression is achieved, as determined by the RTO.
5.4.19 The RTO may offer recognition of prior learning (RPL) in selected programs where students present suitable evidence of prior competence. For school-based programs, RPL is generally not offered.
5.4.20 The RTO will offer Credit Transfer to students who provide valid AQF certification for units of competency previously completed through another RTO. Students must submit copies of official Statements of Attainment or qualifications for verification prior to course commencement or during enrolment.
5.4.21 The RTO will ensure that all trainers and assessors undertake ongoing professional development relevant to both their vocational area and their training and assessment practice. This includes maintaining industry currency, staying up to date with competency-based training and adult learning methodologies, and meeting credential requirements as outlined in the RTO’s Trainer and Assessor Policy and in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2025.
5.4.22 The RTO will inform the Host School immediately of any changes to the accreditation or scope status of the VET course and advise on arrangements to manage any required transition or teach-out process.
5.4.23 The RTO will provide the Host School with reports, data, or other requested information to enable monitoring of student participation and evaluation of course delivery and RTO performance.
5.4.24Where the RTO delivers the training directly (Third-Party Agreement)
The RTO will provide professional development (PD) to Host School teachers who assist as mentors during RTO-led VET course delivery. This includes induction, access to training and assessment strategies, course materials, and scheduled coaching to support classroom engagement and student outcomes. PD is included in the program fee, and teachers are expected to participate in scheduled sessions to maintain delivery quality and ensure alignment with RTO compliance requirements.
5.4.25Where the Host School facilitates training only (Service Level Agreement)
The RTO will make professional development available to Host School mentor teachers on a fee-for-service basis. This may include support in the use of RTO-approved materials, engagement strategies, and delivery expectations. PD sessions may also include formal credentialing (e.g. TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment) or industry currency activities, subject to approval and scheduling by the RTO.
5.4.26Where the Host School delivers and assesses the training (Third Party)
Host School teachers who are delivering and assessing VET courses must participate in professional development (PD) as scheduled by the RTO. These sessions are designed to support consistent delivery, uphold assessment integrity, and ensure alignment with the RTO’s standards and compliance obligations.
Teachers are required to complete PD activities within the designated timeframes. If PD requirements are not met by the due date, system access (e.g. aXcelerate or other delivery portals) may be temporarily suspended until PD currency is restored. This measure helps ensure that all assessors are appropriately supported and operating in line with national training standards.The RTO will provide advance notice of all scheduled PD activities and is committed to supporting teachers with flexible options for completing their professional development.
Note: This Agreement outlines all delivery, support, and assessment responsibilities under both Service Level and Third-Party delivery models. A separate Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) is not required, as these operational details are fully integrated into the body of this Agreement.