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Browse by Australian TAFEs and universities

  • Australasian College of Health and Wellness
  • Edith Cowan University Online
  • Swinburne Open Education
  • The Australian College of Physical Education
  • University of Canberra

Browse by registered training organisations (RTOs)

  • Foundation Education
  • Lumify Learn
  • Monarch Institute
  • Open Colleges
  • Upskilled Pty Ltd
  • Academy IT Pty Ltd
  • Academy Xi
  • AIM Business School
  • AIM Qualifications
  • Australian College of Business Intelligence
  • Australian Fitness Academy
  • Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
  • Australian Institute of Personal Trainers
  • Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)
  • Builders Academy Australia
  • Endeavour College of Natural Health
  • Gateway Training Academy Pty Ltd
  • Hader Institute of Education Pty Ltd
  • Health Courses Australia
  • Industry Skills Training
  • Insight Training Group Australia Pty Ltd
  • InterCare Training
  • J2S Training Solutions Pty Ltd
  • Kirana Colleges
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  • National Health & Fitness Academy
  • Onfit Training College
  • Rose Training Australia
  • School of Health
  • St John Ambulance Australia (VIC) Inc
  • The Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd
  • The College for Adult Learning
  • Trade Institute of Victoria
  • TrainSmart Australia

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These private institutes offer dynamic and specialised training courses, but qualifications obtained from these providers are not accredited by ASQA.

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  • Ulleo

What’s the difference between TAFEs, RTOs, universities and private institutes?

What is a TAFE?

TAFE stands for "technical and further education". These institutes deliver and assess nationally recognised vocational training (VET), and issue nationally recognised qualifications. TAFEs are government-run education institutes, and offer broad certifications in a wide range of qualification levels.

TAFEs offer a range of government funded courses and partially subsidised courses, and are an ideal pathway to getting job-ready skills and experience.

What is an RTO?

RTO stands for "registered training organisation". These are education providers who are not government-run, but have been registered with ASQA to deliver nationally recognised VET qualifications — which means they have a tick of approval from the government.

These government approved qualifications are called “accredited qualifications”, and they signal to employers that your training meets strict Australian skills standards.

If you’re looking to study an accredited qualification, look for providers with this badge.

What is a private institute?

Similar to RTOs, private institutes are run by non-government organisations, but they aren’t registered with ASQA to provide nationally-recognised training and education. Some private institutes are registered with TEQSA (an independent national quality assurance agency for higher education) while others are unregistered training providers.

The qualifications offered by private institutes are not accredited by government bodies in Australia. Although, the training is dynamic and fast-paced to keep up with modern industries.

What is a university?

A university is a public or private institution of higher education and research. These institutes meet strict requirements as a self-accrediting institution through the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TESQA) in Australia.

The qualifications awarded by universities is an academic degree (Bachelor, Master or Doctorate level) in your field of study. A degree can be internationally recognised by employers and can be requirements for some specific roles and fields.