Requirements for registered self-accrediRequirements for registered self-accrediting providers

Requirements for registered self-accrediting providers

Registered self-accrediting providers must undertake an independent external audit once every five years which must assess its compliance with the National Code and include a full inspection of the premises. The results of this audit are to be provided to the designated authority. Registered self-accrediting providers are also required to provide a declaration of conformity to the designated authority annually that contains the following:

• unique identification of the declaration of conformity
• the name and contact address of the registered provider
• the CRICOS number of the registered provider
• a statement that the registered provider conforms with the National Code
• the date of the declaration of conformity
• the signature of the principal executive officer
• reference to the existence of any associated supporting documentation, and
• a report on the implementation of any corrective and preventative actions identified as being necessary.