Leadership & accountability

Governance is where regulators form their first judgement about whether an RTO is in control of its operations, or simply reacting to issues as they arise. Under the 2025 Outcome Standards, governance is not demonstrated through policies alone, but through clear accountability, informed decision-making, active risk management & systematic monitoring over time.

In this session recorded in February 2026  participants conduct a structured internal audit of their governance framework, focusing on how leadership, roles, risk & improvement are actually operating in practice.

3 hours in duration

10% discount! for VET PD Series subscribers - Use your Voucher Code when registering!

+ Takeaways

Governance M&E Tools...
AAA Audit Evidence Request
Annual Governance Review 
Closing Meeting Record 
Continuous Improvement Register 
Document Request Form 
Governance Register 
Internal Audit Reflection 
Internal Audit Tool - Governance Process 
Opening Meeting Record 
Performance and Outcome Monitoring - Governance Process 
Stakeholder Survey - Governance 

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How it works

1. Receive the resource pack, internal audit tool & evidence request listing for the live session.
2. Bring along your evidence & follow along, undertaking & documenting your internal audit with the audit tool.
3. Event replay is available post session for finalising your audit.
4. Implement the improvements identified & confirm effective.

 

What this session audits

• Governance structure & decision-making arrangements.
• Roles, responsibilities & accountability across the organisation.
• Oversight of the organisation.

 

Regulatory focus

This session is anchored to Quality Area 4 of the Outcome Standards, with particular emphasis on:

• Standard 4.1 - The RTO operates with integrity and maintains accountability for the delivery of quality services.
• Standard 4.2 - Roles and responsibilities of the RTO staff and third parties are clearly defined and understood.

If governance is weak, every other operating function inherits that weakness. If governance is sound, the rest of the audit program has something solid to stand on.

 

The breaks were long enough, the session length ideal. It was a great session
Everything is very good
Hands on approach to conducting an internal audit
Phill's presentation was exceptionally well-structured & delivered with clarity & precision
Any provider would gain tangible value from this session & be able to apply the insights immediately to strengthen their internal audit practices.
Phill is really easy to understand & speaks clearly
The best part was going through the evidence collecting process
Phil's knowledge & willing to share, all resources provided
Phill gave us an opportunity to ask questions & answered all satisfactorily

 

Watch the Launch Session

 

About the Internal Audit Series

Systematic monitoring & evaluation anchored by internal audit.

Under the 2025 SRTO, regulators expect providers to demonstrate active, systematic monitoring & evaluation. Internal audit forms the backbone of assurance. This is now the #1 area of non-compliance identified by ASQA.

The Internal Audit Series is a 12-month, structured internal audit program delivering practical, facilitated audits across all core VET operating functions.

Find out more about the Series

 

Our Presenter

Phill Bevan - vetr Community Advisor

One of Australia’s most qualified & experienced VET expert auditors.

Phill is a highly respected expert in the VET sector, with 26+ years experience working with hundreds of public, not-for-profit, private & enterprise VET providers. He specialises in strategic execution, quality management systems & standards implementation, offering unparalleled expertise in aligning organisational strategy with regulatory compliance & quality outcomes. He has led various strategy projects with well-known brand public institutions, government-owned enterprises & departments, universities & private sector entities.

Phill's extensive experience includes successfully guiding diverse organisations through complex regulatory landscapes, leveraging his strategic insight & quality systems expertise to drive sustainable business improvements. His in-depth knowledge spans all key VET sector operating requirements, including strategic & business planning, risk management & continuous quality improvement. He has established many new RTO operations over the last two decades, including the additional achievement of ISO certification for VET providers where desired, and has implemented new Quality Management Systems (QMS) in government departments, public companies, universities, national associations & large private RTO networks.

As a qualified auditor (Dip QA), he has conducted 500+ internal & external audits, including as a lead auditor in external audits for a National Regulator, & has provided invaluable support to myriad VET providers during 70+ ASQA regulator audits across six states & territories. He has held international certification with Exemplar Global & Fellow status with the AHRI. With qualifications in the BSZ, TAA, and TAE training packages at Certificate IV and Diploma levels, complemented by a Master of Education (Adult Education focus) specialising in competency-based training, Phill combines academic rigour with practical application. His strategic approach & proven track record make him a sought-after advisor for organisations across various industry sectors aiming to maintain a robust strategic fit & achieve quality-focused operational performance.

 

 A Statement of Participation is available for issue on completion of the event's activities. 

 

CORE AREAS

TRAINING

• The Vocational Education & Training Sector
  
  • Interpret VET policy context
  • Operate within VET delivery and compliance frameworks