For Training Providers - Update Course and Provider Information
Registered Training Providers can update the course and provider information in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria via the Australian Career Information Register (ACIR) database.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does the data come from that is in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
- How often is the data updated in the online versions of TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
- How do I get my training courses in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
- How do I change existing entries in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
- How to register with Australian Career Information Register (ACIR)?
- Who looks after Australian Career Information Register (ACIR)?
Where does the data come from that is in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
The data published in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria is drawn from the Australian Career Information Register (ACIR) database. Registering your courses with the ACIR is a free service.
The Australian Career Information Register (ACIR) is the register of accredited courses offered by:
- Universities and Registered Higher Education Providers
- TAFE Institutes, and
- Registered Training Organisations
Data from ACIR is published in a range of products used by the majority of Australian secondary schools, as well as universities, TAFE Institutes, public libraries, community organisations and employment placement agencies, to assist their clients in making decisions about training and employment.
How often is the data updated in the online versions of TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
Data in the online version of TAFE Course Directory Victoria is updated quarterly, from ACIR records.
How do I get my training courses in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
If you are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering accredited courses to the public in Victoria, you are eligible for inclusion in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria. This data is drawn from the ACIR database and is a free service.
To have training courses included in the directory RTO’s are required to register with ACIR and maintain their information to ensure it is up to date. For further information on managing your content via ACIR, see: How to register with Australian Career Information Register (ACIR)?
How do I change existing entries in the TAFE Course Directory Victoria?
The TAFE Course Directory Victoria is updated quarterly, from data provided by ACIR.
To change an existing entry in the online version of the TAFE Course Director Victoria you must update your details on the ACIR web site. The entry will be modified at the next quarterly update of data.
For further information on managing your content via ACIR, see: How to register with Australian Career Information Register (ACIR)?
How to register with Australian Career Information Register (ACIR)?
Registering with the Australian Career Information Register is a free service.
Visit the ACIR web site at http://www.acir.com.au and read the section on How to register your organisation on ACIR. You will need to include:
- Your organisation name
- NTIS national registration code
- Contact details (name, position, email and phone number of the person who will be responsible for updating your data)
ACIR then send a user name, password and information on how to log in to the website to update information.
There are no fees associated with being included on ACIR, however a commitment to update your information at least once a year, (more frequently if you have a change of address, Scope, etc) is required to ensure quality data.
Who looks after Australian Career Information Register (ACIR)?
The Australian Career Information Register is managed by Hobsons Guides. They are an educational publishing organisation providing Australian educational and career information.
Address: Hobsons Guides Level 12, OCBC House, 565 Bourke St MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Web address: Australian Career Information Register (http://www.acir.com.au)
