RTOs must meet and maintain two sets of standards developed by the Australian government and the National Training Information Service, which are the Standards for Registered Training Organizations and Standards for State/Territory Registering and Accrediting Bodies.
The certifications and degrees offered by Australian RTOs include certificates I, II, III and IV. Also offered are diplomas, advanced diplomas, vocational graduate certificate and graduate certificates.
Despite being registered in an individual state or territory, a qualification offered by a RTO is recognized throughout Australia. RTOs offering qualifications can range from private companies to government departments, colleges and schools.