Higher Education
Higher Education

Independent higher education providers are a growing community that work to achieve lasting policy reform.

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Vocational Education
Vocational Education

Providers in the skills training sector share a commitment to providing quality student outcomes.

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Professionals
Professionals

The ITECA College of Vocational Education and Training Professionals recognises individual excellence.

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Major Events —
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Australian Clean Economy Skills Symposium
24 Jul 2024 - Conference
This event will assess the role of independent skills training and higher education providers in delivering the workforce training to support the clea... Register
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Education & Training Innovation Symposium
27 Nov 2024 - Conference
Join the conversation on the cost-effective implementation of virtual reality and augmented reality in skills training and higher education.... Register
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Tourism & Hospitality Skills Symposium
26 Nov 2024 - Networking Opportunity
Be part of the conversation to ensure skills training and higher education providers can support employers in addressing tourism and hospitality skill... Register

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ITECA TEQSA Regulated Provider Interest Group
29 Apr 2024 - ITECA Event
Meet with TEQSA officials to understand the evolving regulatory and compliance obligations faced by independent higher education providers.... Register
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2024 RTO Business Summit - Perth
30 Apr 2024 - Conference
Join executives from RTOs across Western Australia for a conversation with employers, politicans and government officials about the demand for skills ... Register
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ITECA VET Student Loans Interest Group
30 Apr 2024 - ITECA Event
Meet with Australian Government officials to review the 'VET Student Loans' program and review any proposed changes to compliance and reporting requir... Register

Latest News — Higher Education

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Ten New Regional Unviersity Study Hubs
10/04/2024
Students in remote, rural and regional areas will be better supported in their studies thanks to the new funding for ten new University Study Hubs. More
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Indigenous Students in Higher Education
28/03/2024
The Australian Universities Accord Final Report makes significant recommendations to improve higher education access for for Indigenous Australians. More
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Improving Access To Higher Apprenticeships
21/03/2024
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The Australian Government has been advised that students with independent providers should have access to the new higher education apprenticeships. More

Latest News — Vocational Education

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WA Skills Training Sector Executives To Meet
8/04/2024
Leaders from across Western Australia’s skills training system will meet on 30 April 2024 to examine the drivers of quality and student demand. More
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Apprentice & Trainee Numbers Fall Further
1/04/2024
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With the number of apprentices and trainees in training falling by 10% to 365,420, the Australian Government’s review of apprentice incentives is timely. More
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ANAO Reviews Apprentice Incentive System
29/03/2024
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An independent review of the Australian apprentice incentive arrangements has found that the design and implementation of the system is largely effective. More
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Parliament’s Skills Inquiry Forgot Students
28/03/2024
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A federal parliamentary inquiry into the perceptions and status of skills training missed the opportunity to place students at the centre of the skills training system. More
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EV Transition And The Role Of Skills Training
27/03/2024
Parliament has been told the training sector will have a significant role in skilling the auto workforce as the nation transition to electric vehicles. More
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NSW Skills Training System Review
26/03/2024
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The interim report on the review of New South Wales' skills training framework has one major flaw, it doesn't place students at the heart of the system. More

Latest News — International Education

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Student Visa Settings Risk To Economic Growth
17/04/2024
International education stakeholders say the Home Affairs Minister's approach to international student visa approvals may push the economy backwards. More
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International Student Visa Caps Crisis Talks
10/04/2024
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Options are being developed to mitigate the adverse impact of caps on international student arrivals if introduced by the Australian Government. More
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Pushback Against Student Visa Fee Increase
8/04/2024
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ITECA is leading the pushback against any large increase in the international student visa application fee, warning it will cost jobs across the sector. More

Latest News — ITECA Members

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ITECA Board Chair Appointment - Mark McKenzie
2/04/2024
Business leader Mark McKenzie has been appointed as the ITECA Board Chair, a critical appointment for the skills training and higher education sectors. More
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New Policy Advocacy Executive Program
9/01/2024
In a landmark new program, RTO and higher education executives are gaining insights that allow them to be more effective in meetings with parliamentarians. More
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LTT Victorian Training Centre Opens
8/05/2023
Training in pathology collection in Victoria has been given a major boost with the opening of the new LTT Victorian Training Centre. More

The Business Of Independent Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Cyber Warden Training
12/04/2024
The free Cyber Warden training empowers staff within RTOs and higher education institutions with the knowledge to manage cyber security risks, More
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Employment Law Resources
8/09/2023
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Independent tertiary education providers have access to free resources to help them navigate employer obligations under the Fair Work Act. More
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Data Breach Management Guide
14/01/2022
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With tertiary education providers storing lots of student data, this guide offers assistance on managing data breaches and outlines key compliance obligations. More

ITECA In The News Media

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International Student Visa Fee Hike On Table
8/04/2024
ITECA said a hike in international student visa fee applications would be “job killer”, particularly in the vocational educational and training sector. More
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Foreign Students To Face Targeted Questions
18/03/2024
ITECA members were informed of the change on 15 March 2024, an eight-day period to prepare for the significant changes to the student visa framework. More
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International Students And The Economy
14/03/2024
Whereas many providers international education were looking for growth and to create jobs, the reality is that they'll be looking to put off staff. More

ITECA In The Education Media

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VET Rules Updated To "Protect" Students
22/03/2024
The government had indicated it wanted to have the power to impose a permanent ban on the establishment of new RTOs, something the ITECA lobbied against. More
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Huge Drop In Overseas Recruitment Predicted
20/03/2024
Growth in Australia’s overseas student intake could tumble to barely one-seventh of its post-pandemic peak, it has been claimed. More
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New Genuine Student Requirement Introduced
19/03/2024
ITECA is concerned that visa applicants need to state what benefits a course of study will provide them, something not required of domestic students. More

ITECA is the peak body representing independent providers in the 
higher education, vocational education, training and skills sectors.
They come together and:

  • Help shape the debate on the future of education and training,
  • Are highly effective in securing policy and legislative reform,
  • Benefits from the timely provision of news affecting the sector,
  • Share ideas and experiences with likeminded colleagues,
  • ... and much more!