Updated enforceable undertaking policy

We have updated our enforceable undertaking policy. The changes reflect amendments to the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (the Act) that came into effect in October 2025.

We are now able to accept enforceable undertakings from not only schools and registered training organisations (RTOs) but also from school boarding premises, non-school providers, awarding bodies and student exchange organisations.

An enforceable undertaking is a written agreement between the VRQA and a provider. It documents the steps a provider voluntarily agrees to take to address non-compliance and to comply with the standards for registration.

The VRQA will consider accepting an enforceable undertaking if:

• non-compliances are not significant enough to require other regulatory action

• we are confident the provider will comply with the undertaking

• the provider is working proactively and cooperatively to fix any noncompliance.

Our enforceable undertaking policy explains who can give an undertaking and which parts of the Act apply.

It also gives examples of what an undertaking may include. This includes actions, obligations under the Act and regulations, and acknowledgements. It also explains what happens if a provider does not comply.

Read the full version of the updated enforceable undertaking policy(opens in a new window).