Scope Trap: Why Expansion Can Trigger Audit Disaster

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In this timely episode, Angela Connell-Richards explores the compliance risks that come with adding courses to your RTO’s scope—especially under the 2025 Standards. What seems like growth can quickly turn into an audit nightmare without the right preparation.

Key points discussed:
✅ The audit risks tied to scope additions and amendments
✅ How to pre-assess your readiness before submitting a scope application
✅ The evidence ASQA looks for when reviewing new course delivery
✅ How to align your TAS, trainers, and resources before expansion

Angela helps you build a proactive process for safe, strategic scope growth—without putting your registration at risk.

Listen now and download Angela’s free Scope Expansion Readiness Tool to audit-proof your next course launch.

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1. Scope Trap: Why Expansion Can Trigger Audit Disaster (00:00:00)

2. Welcome and Episode Introduction (00:00:45)

3. Why Scope Changes Trigger Audits (00:01:55)

4. Top Risks with Scope Additions (00:03:23)

5. Pre-assessing Your Scope Readiness (00:05:13)

6. What ASQA Expects in Applications (00:07:06)

7. Pacific Skills Academy Case Study (00:08:03)

8. Free Scope Expansion Tool (00:08:57)