# Assign Scope Staff scope defines which training products each trainer or assessor can deliver. When you assign scope to a staff member, you're recording which units they're qualified to train, assess, or both. *** ## Before You Start Your RTO's scope must be synced from training.gov.au before you can assign units to staff. See [Sync Your Scope](/help/scope-sync) if you haven't done this yet. *** ## Assigning Scope
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Go to [**Staff**](https://app.rtosafe.com.au/Staff) and open the staff member's profile
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Select **Scope** from the sidebar
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Select **Add Scope**
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For each unit, choose a scope type from the dropdown: * **Trainer** — can deliver training only * **Assessor** — can assess only * **Trainer and Assessor** — can do both * **Assessor under Supervision** — can assess with oversight
Changes save automatically as you select each scope type.
Staff scope page showing a list of units with a Scope Type dropdown beside each row
*** ## Update Multiple Units at Once Setting scope one row at a time is slow when a trainer covers a lot of units. You can tick several and apply the same scope type in one go.
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Tick the checkbox next to each unit you want to change — or tick the header checkbox to select everything. Hold **Shift** and click a second row to select a range.
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On the bar that appears at the bottom of the page, click **Scope Type** and choose what to apply. Pick **None** to remove the trainer from those units.
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Confirm when prompted.
Staff scope page with arrows pointing to the select-all header checkbox and the bulk Scope Type dropdown in the selection bar
You can update up to 50 units at a time.
Setting scope for a brand-new trainer across hundreds of units? [Bulk Scope Import](/help/staff-scope-bulk-import) takes a CSV and is quicker for large first-time imports.
*** ## What Happens Next * Assigned units appear in the staff member's **Scope** tab * The Trainer Matrix report shows their scope alongside competency evidence * PD requirements that are unit-based will now apply to this staff member for these units * You can now [link PD activities](pd-activities.md#linking-to-units) and documents to these units as evidence *** ## Common Issues
Unit not appearing in the list The unit isn't in your RTO's active scope — check it's synced and set up for delivery. See [Set Up Delivery](/help/delivery-streams).
Staff member not showing in reports They may not have a trainer scope type set on their profile