The Accreditation Process
The Accreditation Process
Access the Application
- The application for accreditation is only available online, so contact NARTA to obtain a username & password.
- At this time, first time accreditees will be invoiced $250 as an application fee.
Complete the Application
- Complete the relevant sections of the application, uploading documents where indicated & referring to the Help Text for assistance.
- Complete the declaration and submit your application by clicking on the appropriate button.
- At this time. first time accreditees will be invoiced for the the remainder of the accreditation fee.
- At this time, reaccrediting organisations will be invoiced for the full accreditation fee.
Desk Assessment
- Upon submission of your application, your desk assessment will be commenced.
- Upon completion of the desk assessment, a workplace assessment will be arranged.
Workplace Assessment
- NARTA endeavours to perform a workplace assessment within 3 months of the submission of the application. Upon successful completion, a certificate will be issued, recommended & suggested actions will be discussed & the NARTA website will be updated.
Ongoing Review
- During the 3-year life of an accreditation, the organisation will undergo annual review via a Continuing Compliance Statement. If it is found that claims made (or specifically excluded) are not correct, accreditation will be withdrawn until such errors are rectified.
Who Can Apply?
This accreditation program is available nationally in Australia and its Territories.
Participation indicates a willingness to be assessed against the accreditation criteria and an acceptance that assessors will undertake both desk and workplace assessments to ensure accreditation standards are met.
How Much Will Accreditation Cost?
Full Fee |
CVA Member Rate |
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Initial Accreditation |
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Year 1 |
$1,440.00 (ex GST) | $1,200.00 (ex GST) |
Year 2 |
$600.00 (ex GST) | $500.00 (ex GST) |
Year 3 |
$600.00 (ex GST) | $500.00 (ex GST) |
Reaccreditation |
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Year 1 |
$1,200.00 (ex GST) | $1,000.00 (ex GST) |
Year 2 |
$540.00 (ex GST) | $450.00 (ex GST) |
Year 3 |
$540.00 (ex GST) | $450.00 (ex GST) |
Please note that initial accreditations and reaccreditations all last for three years, provided the 12-month and 24-month Continuing Compliance Statements are provided in a timely manner.
Fees for Year 1 will be invoiced when the application is submitted, while fees for Year 2 & 3 will be invoiced on the anniversary of the Year 1 invoice.