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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RTO North Queensland Roundtable - Townville
23 May 2024 - Networking Opportunity
Be part of the conversation on the changing nature of the skills training sector and how government reforms will impact independent RTOs with a commit... Register
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ITECA Understanding Skills Funding Information Session
23 May 2024 - ITECA Event
This meeting is convened for senior executives from independent RTOs wanting to develop a better understanding of government skills funding in Austral... Register
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RTO North Queensland Roundtable - Cairns
24 May 2024 - Networking Opportunity
Be part of the conversation on the changing nature of the skills training sector and how government reforms will impact independent RTOs with a commit... Register

Latest News — Higher Education

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2024 Federal Budget - Higher education
13/05/2024
The budget funds University Accord programs including indigenous student support, prac placement, a new ombudsman and a new bureaucracy. More
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Higher Education Sector To Shrink
13/05/2024
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The Australian Government’s proposed reforms to international education will see a smaller independent higher education sector frustrated by red tape. More
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Higher Education Student Debt Reductions
5/05/2024
The Education Minister has announced that students with an Australian Government higher education loan will have their debts reduced. More

Latest News — Vocational Education

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2024 Federal Budget – Skills training
14/05/2024
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There's national skills agreement funding plus new measures to boost apprentice and trainee employment, construction training, and the bureaucracy. More
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WA Budget Boosts Skills Training Funding
9/05/2024
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The Western Australian Government has handed down its 2024 Budget, with additional funding for training delivery by independent RTOs. More
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$89 Million Extra For Building Skills
8/05/2024
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ITECA welcomes the additional skills funding package for the construction sector with the understanding independent RTOs will deliver some programs. More
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VIC Budget Not Great For Student Choice
7/05/2024
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The State budget favours public providers, limiting a student’s ability to choose the RTO that’s best able to support their life and career goals. More
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VET Student Loan Debt Relief For Students
5/05/2024
In the upcoming federal budget, the Australian Government will provide relief for people with a VET Student Loans and Apprenticeship Support Loans. More
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WA's Clean Energy Centre of Excellence Bid
3/05/2024
ITECA has backed the Western Australia Government’s bid for the Clean Energy National Centre of Excellence as it will involve independent providers. More

Latest News — International Education

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International Education Reforms To Cost Jobs
13/05/2024
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The Australian Government’s proposed international education framework is an unprecedented intervention that will cost jobs with quality providers. More
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Draft International Framework's Key Reforms
11/05/2024
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A look at the draft reforms that will result in a smaller international education where the government will tell students what they can study and where. More
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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

Latest News — ITECA Members

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UK To Host Aussie Stonemason Students
9/05/2024
Two Australian stonemason students studying with FCTA Building Careers will be heading to the United Kingdom for training on cathedral restoration. More
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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

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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Concern Over International Student Soft Caps
13/05/2024
The proposal to set “soft caps” on international student numbers at each university and college will lead to job losses across the sector. More
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International Student Cap Will Cost Jobs
13/05/2024
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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Government Seeks Power For International Cap
13/05/2024
ITECA says the government should improve the migration system rather than targeting education providers, arguing the cap will cost jobs. More

ITECA In The Education Media

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$3 Billion On Student Debt Wiped
5/05/2024
ITECA said the government’s move would be “most welcome for the millions of people with student debt struggling to deal with cost-of-living pressures. More
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International Students Left Bewildered
24/04/2024
ITECA has warned that the approach to onshore international education and a decision to slash international education funding will lead to extensive job losses. More
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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

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!