Vanguard Business Education — Compliance Operating System

RTO 91219  |  2025 Standards for RTOs  |  Version 1.0  |  March 2026

⚠️ Action required — ADC due 31 March 2026

Your Annual Declaration on Compliance window is open now and closes in 8 days. Log into asqanet.asqa.gov.au and submit immediately. This is your most urgent compliance obligation.

65
Documents reviewed
58
Standards areas covered
4
Gaps to address
2
High priority gaps
2025 Standards coverage summary
Standard areaStatusKey documents
OS 1 — Training & assessment✓ CoveredAssessment Process · Validation Procedures · TAS Development · RPL Process · Delivery Statement · Resource Statement · Industry Engagement · Transition Arrangements
OS 2 — VET student support✓ CoveredPre-Enrolment Process · Enrolment Process · Student Handbook · Code of Conduct · Complaints & Appeals · Disciplinary Policy · Student Info & Protection
OS 3 — VET workforce⚠ PartialStaff Recruitment · Position Descriptions · Supervision Policy · CPD Policy — Trainer Register missing
OS 4 — Governance✓ CoveredContinual Improvement · Internal Review · Document Control · Version Control · Record Management · Financial Viability · Fit & Proper · Insurance · Data Provisions · Privacy
Compliance Req. — Information & transparency✓ CoveredMarketing Policy · Marketing Checklist · Release Forms · AQF Logo Policy · NRT Logo Conditions
Compliance Req. — NRT integrity✓ CoveredAQF Certification Policy · Credit Transfer · USI Statement · Fraud Prevention · Certificate Templates
Compliance Req. — Accountability⚠ PartialFinancial Viability · Insurance — Third Party Register missing
Credential Policy — Trainer credentials✗ GapNo Trainer Register found — build required urgently
All 65 Vanguard Business Education documents mapped against the 2025 Standards. Review dates sourced directly from your documents. 🔴 = immediate action · 🟡 = review within 3 months · 🟢 = current and compliant.
Policy and document register — 2025 Standards for RTOs
DocPolicy / document name2025 StandardReview dueStatusNotes / action
82Record Management PolicyCompliance RequirementsMay 2026🔴 Action RequiredCRITICAL — retention period states 6 months, must be 2 years
30Transition ArrangementsOS 1.13Apr 2026🔴 Action RequiredRemove 12-month reference — update to "timely manner"
—Trainer and Assessor RegisterCredential Policy / OS 3.3Apr 2026🔴 Action RequiredDoes not exist — build required urgently
—Third Party Arrangement RegisterCompliance RequirementsMay 2026🔴 Action RequiredDoes not exist — build required
—LLN Screening Policy and ProcedureOS 2.1 / 1.2Apr 2026🔴 Action RequiredDoes not exist — build required
—Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC)Compliance Requirements31 Mar 2026🔴 Action RequiredDUE IN 8 DAYS — submit via asqanet immediately
80Insurance Policy RegisterCompliance RequirementsMay 2026🟡 Review DueTemplate exists — populate with current policy details
2TAS Development ProcessOS 1.1 / 1.2May 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
3Industry Engagement ProcessOS 1.6Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
5Delivery of Training StatementOS 1.2 / 1.3Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
6Resource Requirement StatementOS 1.3 / 1.4Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
9Assessment ProcessOS 1.8 / 1.9Apr 2026🟢 Compliant2 attempts, 10-day feedback documented
10RPL ProcessOS 1.12Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
11Validation ProceduresOS 1.9 / 1.10 / 1.11Apr 2026🟢 Compliant5-year cycle, 50% in first 3 years documented
12Validation PlanOS 1.9 / 1.10 / 1.11Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
13Assessment Validation TemplateOS 1.9Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
57Student Information and ProtectionOS 2.1.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
58Pre-Enrolment Information ProcessOS 2.1.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
59Pre-Enrolment Information ChecklistOS 2.1.1Apr 2026🟢 Compliant12-item checklist covers all required elements
60Enrolment ProcessOS 2.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
62Induction Checklist — StudentOS 2.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
63Student HandbookOS 2.1.1 / 2.1.4May 2026🟢 CompliantAI use policy included
64Students Code of ConductOS 2.1.4Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
65Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism PolicyOS 2.1.4Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
66Student Disciplinary PolicyOS 2.1.4Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
69Complaints and Appeals ProcessOS 2.1 / 4.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantNatural justice, escalation path documented
71Complaint FormOS 2.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
76Fees and Refund PolicyOS 2.1 / Compliance Req.Apr 2026🟢 Compliant$1,500 prepaid cap documented
77Refund Request FormOS 2.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
14Staff Recruitment ProcedureOS 3.1 / 3.2Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
21Staff Training and Development PolicyOS 3.3Apr 2026🟢 Compliant12hr CPD minimum documented
22Professional Development PlanOS 3.3Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
23Direct Supervision PolicyOS 3.3 / Credential PolicyApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
24Trainer Supervision Plan and RecordOS 3.3 / Credential PolicyApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
28Position Description — Trainer and AssessorOS 3.1 / Credential PolicyApr 2026🟢 CompliantReferences TAE40122
29Position Description — Assistant TrainerOS 3.1 / Credential PolicyApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
32Code of PracticeOS 4.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
33Continual Improvement ProcessOS 4.2Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
34Continuous Improvement LogOS 4.2Apr 2026🟢 CompliantTemplate ready to populate
35Document Control ProcessOS 4.1 / 4.2Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
36Internal Quality Review ProcessOS 4.1 / 4.4Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
41Version Control PolicyOS 4.1 / 4.4Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
74Fit and Proper ProcessOS 4.1 / Compliance Req.May 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
75Financial Viability StatementOS 4.1 / Compliance Req.May 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
79Insurance Awareness ProcessOS 4.1 / Compliance Req.May 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
81Data Provisions ProcessOS 4.1 / 4.4May 2026🟢 CompliantAVETMISS 28 Feb · QI 30 Jun
88Legislation Awareness StatementOS 4.1Apr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
90Privacy PolicyOS 4.1 / Privacy Act 1988May 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
50Marketing PolicyCompliance RequirementsApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
52Marketing and Advertising ChecklistCompliance RequirementsApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
42AQF Certification PolicyCompliance RequirementsApr 2026🟢 Compliant30-day issuance documented
43Credit Transfer PolicyCompliance RequirementsApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
45USI Awareness StatementCompliance RequirementsApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
46Fraud Prevention StatementCompliance RequirementsApr 2026🟢 CompliantCompliant
Six gaps identified across your 65 documents. Two are high priority requiring immediate action before any audit.
🔴 High priority — ADC due in 8 days
Your Annual Declaration on Compliance must be submitted via asqanet by 31 March 2026. The window opened 3 March 2026. This is a mandatory regulatory obligation — missing it is a compliance breach.
Action: Log into asqanet.asqa.gov.au now and submit. Takes 15 minutes. Due 31 March 2026.
🔴 High priority — Assessment record retention period is wrong
Your Record Management Policy (doc 82) states completed student assessment items are retained for 6 months. Under the 2025 Compliance Requirements this is now 2 years following the student's completion of the training product. This is a direct compliance breach.
Action: Update Record Management Policy — change "6 months" to "2 years following the student's completion of the training product." Due 25 March 2026.
🔴 High priority — No Trainer and Assessor Register
The Credential Policy requires Vanguard Business Education to demonstrate every person delivering training holds TAE40122 and has current vocational competency. No central register exists showing each trainer's qualification code, issue date, industry currency evidence, and CPD hours.
Action: Create a Trainer and Assessor Register recording — name, TAE qualification held, vocational qualifications, industry currency evidence, CPD hours, supervision status. Due 28 March 2026.
🟡 Medium priority — No Third Party Arrangement Register
The 2025 Compliance Requirements require RTOs to have formal written agreements with any third party providing services on their behalf, and to notify ASQA within 30 days. No register or template agreement was found.
Action: Create a Third Party Arrangement Register and template agreement. Due 28 March 2026.
🟡 Medium priority — Transition Arrangements policy references old 12-month rule
Your Transition Arrangements policy references transitioning students within 12 months. The 2025 Standards removed this prescriptive timeframe and replaced it with "in a timely manner."
Action: Replace "within 12 months" with "in a timely manner, taking into account the student's progress and the availability of the replacement product." Due 25 March 2026.
🟡 Medium priority — No LLN Screening Policy or tool
LLN is referenced across multiple documents as a support service but there is no standalone LLN screening policy, procedure, or assessment tool. The 2025 Outcome Standards require assessment of LLN needs before enrolment.
Action: Build LLN Screening Policy and SQB quiz. Students complete automatically on thank you page after enrolment form submission. Due 28 March 2026.
🟢 Low priority — Insurance Register not populated
The Insurance Policy Register template exists but contains no data. Needs to be populated with current insurer details, policy numbers, coverage amounts, and expiry dates.
Action: Populate the Insurance Policy Register with current policy details and attach certificate of currency.
Every critical compliance deadline for Vanguard Business Education. Review this dashboard monthly.
Compliance calendar 2026
Due dateObligationStandard / sourceStatusAction
31 Mar 2026Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC)Compliance Requirements🔴 Due nowSubmit via asqanet.asqa.gov.au immediately
25 Mar 2026Fix Record Management Policy retention periodCompliance Requirements🔴 UrgentChange 6 months to 2 years
25 Mar 2026Fix Transition Arrangements PolicyOS 1.13🔴 UrgentRemove 12-month reference
28 Mar 2026Build Trainer and Assessor RegisterCredential Policy🔴 UrgentCreate register and populate
28 Mar 2026Build Third Party Arrangement RegisterCompliance Requirements🔴 UrgentCreate register and template agreement
28 Mar 2026Populate Insurance Policy RegisterCompliance Requirements🔴 Action neededEnter current policy details
30 Apr 2026Review all April 2026 policiesOS 4.2 / Document Control🟡 UpcomingReview and update all policies due April 2026
31 May 2026Review all May 2026 policiesOS 4.2 / Document Control🟡 UpcomingReview and update all policies due May 2026
30 Jun 2026Quality Indicator Report — learner and employer satisfactionData Provision Requirements🟢 On trackCollect data and submit to ASQA
30 Jun 2026Internal Quality ReviewOS 4.1 / 4.4🟢 On trackComplete annual internal review
30 Jun 2026Validation Schedule ReviewOS 1.9 / 1.10 / 1.11🟢 On trackReview and update validation schedule
31 Dec 2026Annual Industry Engagement ReportOS 1.6🟢 On trackComplete annual industry engagement report
28 Feb 2027AVETMISS Data SubmissionData Provision Requirements🟢 On trackSubmit annual training activity data to NCVER
31 Mar 2027Annual Declaration on Compliance (ADC) 2027Compliance Requirements🟢 On trackSubmit via asqanet
All flowcharts built from your actual Vanguard Business Education procedure documents.
Enrolment process — source: docs 57, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63
Enquiry received
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Provide pre-enrolment information
Course · fees · refund policy · support · complaints · RPL/CT · USI · third party disclosure
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Student completes Application for Enrolment Form
AVETMISS fields · USI provided · RPL intent declared
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USI verified via registry?
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No — assist student to create USI at usi.gov.au
Yes — proceed
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LLN quiz completed automatically — result recorded
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RPL application requested?
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Yes — initiate RPL process
No — proceed to enrolment
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Student signs declaration · handbook acknowledged
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Training plan documented
Units · schedule · delivery mode · LLN and support needs
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Induction conducted — Induction Checklist signed
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Student commences training — record entered in SMS (AVETMISS compliant)
Complaints and appeals — source: doc 69, 71
Complaint or appeal received
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Acknowledge in writing within 5 business days
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Complaint or appeal?
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Complaint — grievance about service or conduct
Appeal — review of a decision or assessment
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Investigate — gather evidence · apply natural justice · keep confidential
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CEO or delegate makes decision · record in complaints register
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Complainant satisfied?
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Yes — close and record in CI Log
No — escalate to external review
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Log trend data — feed into Continuous Improvement process
Assessment process — source: doc 9
Student commences unit of competency
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Student receives assessment information at commencement
Criteria · methods · due dates · reasonable adjustment options
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Student submits assessment task
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Assessor marks against unit criteria and marking guide
Written feedback within 10 business days
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Outcome: Satisfactory?
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Yes — record Competent in SMS
No — NYS · reassessment within 4 weeks (max 2 attempts)
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Retain completed assessment items for 2 years
Validation of assessments — source: docs 11, 12
Unit selected per risk-based Validation Plan
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Assemble validation team
Must hold TAE + vocational competency · no direct involvement
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Gather assessment tools, marking guides, random student sample, RPL tools
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Validation meeting — review tool design, evidence, judgement consistency
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Complete Validation Template — record findings and signatures
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Changes to assessment tools required?
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Yes — update tools · version control · update TAS
No — confirm compliant · file report
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Record in Validation Plan · update CI Log · report to management
Certification issuance — source: docs 42, 43, 45, 46
Student assessed as meeting all requirements
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All fees paid?
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No — follow up before issue
Yes — proceed
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Valid USI verified?
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No — contact student to resolve
Yes — proceed
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Generate certificate using approved template
NRT logo · unique doc ID · correct title/code · watermark · secure PDF
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Compliance Manager or CEO authorises release
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Issue to student — within 30 calendar days of competency decision
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Log in SMS Certification Register · retain records per Record Management Policy
RPL process — source: doc 10
Student indicates RPL intent on enrolment form
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Advise student of evidence requirements
Current · sufficient · valid · authentic — full units only
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Provide RPL Kit · student completes self-assessment and portfolio
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Qualified assessor reviews evidence against unit(s) of competency
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Evidence sufficient?
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No — request further evidence or conduct interview
Yes — proceed to decision
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Assessor sights, signs, and dates original documents
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RPL granted?
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Yes — notify in writing within 10 days · record in SMS
No — notify in writing · advise right to appeal
Continuous improvement — source: docs 33, 34, 36
Improvement opportunity identified
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Sources: trainer feedback · student feedback · validation · complaints · audit findings · ASQA updates
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Record in Continuous Improvement Log
Description · source · priority · person responsible · due date
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Compliance Manager reviews log monthly
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Systemic issue requiring management action?
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Yes — escalate to CEO · include in staff meeting
No — action by responsible staff · mark complete
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Annual quality review — evaluate trends · update TAS and policies as needed
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Record outcomes · report to management · update Version Control Register
TAS development — phase 1: scoping (source: doc 2)
Trigger: new qualification on scope
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Identify trigger source
New scope · training package release · industry feedback
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Review training package on training.gov.au
Units · packaging rules · assessment conditions
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Define learner cohort profile
LLN needs · experience level · delivery mode
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Industry engagement
Confirm relevance · workplace requirements · trainer currency
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Confirm trainer and assessor credentials
TAE40122 · vocational competency · CPD currency
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Confirm resources available
Facilities · digital tools · learning materials · simulations
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All scoping checks passed?
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No — resolve gaps before proceeding
Yes — proceed to TAS build
TAS development — phase 2: build and approval (source: doc 2)
Begin TAS document build
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Section 1 — Qualification details
Code · title · packaging rules · transition plan
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Section 2 — Units and structure
Core units · electives · sequencing · co-requisites
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Section 3 — Delivery mode and duration
Online · AQF volume justification · cohort adjustments
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Section 4 — Assessment strategy
Methods · tools · validation cycle · RPL pathway
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Section 5 — Resources and support
Learning materials · LLN support · digital access
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Section 6 — Trainer and assessor requirements
Credentials · supervision plan · industry currency
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Head of Compliance reviews draft TAS
Check alignment with OS 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8
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Revisions required?
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Yes — revise and resubmit
No — proceed to approval
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CEO approves — version control and store in SharePoint · schedule validation · enter CI review cycle
These workflows are built into Nifty as task checklists. Each step must be ticked off before the workflow is complete. This is the operating system — not the policies.
Workflow checklists — 10 processes
WorkflowStepsKey standardLocation in Nifty
Enrolment9 stepsOS 2.1Compliance and Quality → Enrolment Workflow
Certification7 stepsCompliance RequirementsCompliance and Quality → Certification Workflow
Complaints and Appeals7 stepsOS 2.1 / 4.1Compliance and Quality → Complaints and Appeals Workflow
Assessment7 stepsOS 1.8 / 1.9Compliance and Quality → Assessment Workflow
Validation7 stepsOS 1.9 / 1.10 / 1.11Compliance and Quality → Validation Workflow
RPL7 stepsOS 1.12Compliance and Quality → RPL Workflow
Trainer Onboarding7 stepsOS 3.1 / Credential PolicyCompliance and Quality → Trainer Onboarding Workflow
TAS Development8 stepsOS 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.6Compliance and Quality → TAS Development Workflow
Continuous Improvement7 stepsOS 4.2Compliance and Quality → Continuous Improvement Workflow
How to use: When any of these processes needs to happen, open the relevant workflow in Nifty, create a new task for the specific student or situation, and tick off each step in order. The completed checklist is your audit evidence. No manual record keeping required.