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Professional Legal Services for Educational Course and Training Providers
Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) play a vital role in educating and qualifying the workforce in Australia. RTOs are the only organisations that have permission to:
- Provide and assess recognised training programmes
- Issue official qualifications
- Ask the government to fund training opportunities.
In order to be recognised by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) as an RTO, it is essential to seek expert legal advice. An RTO lawyer ensures that the process is carried out legally, and they will identify risks that could delay or prevent the application from being successful. Read More
At Velocity Legal, our RTO lawyers in Melbourne offer these services to course and training providers who are or wish to become an RTO:
- Registration and compliance guidance: The process of setting up as an RTO can be lengthy with documents to oversee and evidence to present. Our solicitors can help with policy, procedural, and business plan preparation and offer RTO advice to help clients understand what the law requires from them in a clear and transparent manner.
- Investigation handling: Established RTOs could receive fines, sanctions, legal action, or deregistration if they fail to comply with legal regulations. Our solicitors represent, prepare statements, and propose negotiations for our clients who are undergoing an investigation into their conduct.
- Drafting and updating policies: Our solicitors draft and review documentation pertaining to student fees, refunds, examinations, and complaints procedures to confirm their legal validity.
- Drafting and reviewing contractual agreements: It is common for RTOs to enter into contracts with trainers, assessors, partners, and suppliers. Our solicitors can help protect the organisation’s interests by negotiating terms and drafting legally compliant contracts on their behalf.
- Intellectual property protection: RTOs have a lot of creative assets that need to be legally protected from theft, including course content and company logos. Our solicitors can help clients register trademarks, add intellectual property clauses to contracts, and offer representation in copyright infringement cases.
- Dispute resolution: Disagreements can arise with students, business partners, teachers, and other members of staff. Solicitors can provide RTO advice on resolving the dispute in a way that is legal, affordable, and quick. The optimum outcome is for the parties in conflict to resolve their differences during a negotiation or mediation session with their legal representative in attendance.
- Data protection and confidentiality: RTOs manage sensitive data related to students and employees, making it essential to have strong privacy protection measures in place. Our solicitors can assist by drafting comprehensive privacy policies and non-disclosure agreements, as well as implementing safeguards to prevent data breaches and protect the organisation from penalties.
Get Expert Advice and Support from Melbourne’s Top RTO Lawyers
Setting up and running an RTO is challenging. It requires strict compliance with legal requirements and the safeguarding of sensitive information. Our legal team at Velocity Legal specialises in supporting organisations within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. With a strong reputation for guiding course providers through the registration process and resolving complex legal challenges, our RTO lawyers in Melbourne are here to help you succeed. Book your free 15-minute preliminary phone call with us now to tell us about your situation. Read Less
