Cengage Education is a Registered Training Organisation registered with the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB). Cengage Education is a member of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET), and is also registered with The International Council for Distance Education (ICDE).
NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB)
The Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board is a NSW statutory body established by the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Act 1990.
About VETAB
- Registers organisations that provide vocational education and training
- Monitors Registered Training Organisations to ensure they continue to comply with national standards
- Grants quality endorsed status to training organisations that demonstrate a commitment to the continued improvement of vocational education and training
- Accredits vocational education and training courses
- Provides advice on registration, accreditation and quality endorsement
- Approves registered training organisations to provide education services to overseas students
Accreditation is the quality assurance process used to formally recognise national qualifications not covered by nationally endorsed training packages.
Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET)
ACPET is primarily responsible for representing the private education sector in negotiation with government and industry. ACPET also provides advice to member institutions regarding appropriate industry standards, and course development in terms of linkages with relevant industrial and commercial bodies, in both regional and metropolitan contexts. ACPET also monitors ethical standards and best practice to ensure the relevancy of course content to industry requirements, and the quality of curriculum development and delivery.
The International Council for Distance Education (ICDE)
ICDE is the global membership organisation of educational institutions, national and regional associations, corporations, educational authorities and agencies in the fields of open learning, distance education, and flexible, life-long learning.
The main mission of the ICDE today is to provide leadership and facilitate cooperation, development and communication at the global level in distance and virtual learning.
New South Wales Accredited Visitor Information Centres
The New South Wales Accredited Visitor Information Centres (NSW AVIC), identified by the yellow italic ‘i', offer the travelling public quality information about destinations throughout NSW.
As an accredited information centre, consumers and industry are assured that an Accredited Centre is committed to quality business practice and professionalism. The primary focus is to ensure that standards of service delivery meet and where possible, exceed visitors’ expectations.
The NSW AVIC Network bands together Accredited Centres that show a commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, providing all consumers and travellers with an assurance of delivering quality products and services.
The NSW AVIC Network make a significant economic contribution to tourism in New South Wales, by providing information to visitors that encourages them to stay longer, experience more attractions and revisit a region. Accredited Visitor Information Centres also create significant social benefits, as many rely heavily on a volunteer workforce and operate as an important community facility.
The New South Wales Accredited Visitor Information Centre Network endorses our Nationally Recognised Tourism courses, and is an approved affiliate of Cengage Education.
IT Pro Australia - A CompTIA Program
IT Pro Australia is the nation's leading association representing those working in the Information and Communication Technology industry. Supported by leading organisations in the global IT industry, including Apple, Cisco, CompTIA, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft and many others, IT Pro Australia is a community for IT professionals, offering comprehensive access, advice, benefits and discounts to members. If you work, or want to work in the Australian IT industry, IT Pro Australia is your IT Career Connection.
Prospects Australia
Prospects Australia is an online resource that is dedicated to supporting students who are seeking to explore and better understand future employment opportunities and career directions.
Prospects Australia can:
- Connect you with work experience opportunities that are available in a wide range of companies and organisations throughout Australia.
- Assist you with researching prospective employers (including information on culture, benefits, leadership, career progression, work life balance and what employers look for in potential employees)
If you are looking for work experience opportunities or would like to research prospective employers, visit Prospects Australia.
MSSA Care Personnel
Cengage Education is pleased to announce their affiliation with MSSA Care Personnel recruitment agency, servicing the Community Services sector. Cengage Education students can now contact MSSA Care Personnel on the successful completion of their course, for assistance in seeking employment within this specialised field. MSSA Care Personnel recruitment will endeavour to place student in full time or part-time employment, where possible.
Nurseworldwide
Cengage Education is proud to announce its affiliation with Nurseworldwide. Nurseworldwide is one of the largest recruitment agencies in the health care industry in Australasia. Students wishing to seek full/part time employment in this specialist industry, can now contact Nurseworldwide. Upon successful completion of the Certificate III in Aged Care Work course, Cengage Education's graduates can contact Nurseworldwide, who will assist in finding employment for the student, where possible. Nurseworldwide can be contacted on 1300 132 190
National Institude of Accounting (NIA)
The NIA is a progressive, responsive accounting body committed to integrity, professionalism and professional development. It represents more than 14,000 members working in industry, commerce, government, academia and private practice.
This relationship offers students free membership to the NIA Student Register. The register offers access to a wide range of resources that will not only benefit the student’s learning experience, but will also provide valuable insight into the financial sector.
Benefits of NIA membership include-
- The National Accountant journal is delivered to members six times a year. Each issue reflects features and articles, written specifically for Student Members.
- The Directions newsletter specifically for Student Members is delivered by email four times a year.
- The e-Statements newsletter is delivered five times a year by email and is an excellent way for Student Members to keep up to date with the latest events happening within their NIA Division
- The technical newsletter for the NIA Technical Advantage is delivered to members on a fortnightly basis via email and covers updates on tax, accounting, Corporations Law and other business related issues.
- Unrestricted access to the NIA website. The website contains a technical resource library, the Australian Accounting Standards, discussion forums, and all upcoming accounting information and events.
- Access to member benefits and services, offering a wide range of discounts on personal and business services.
- Professional recognition on graduation. Student Members can join the Association as an Associate member and use the post-nominal ANIA after their name.
Australian Centre for Languages
ACL is a private company offering English language training programs. Uniquely located in a heritage building at The Rocks in Sydney, ACL has spacious, well-equipped classrooms, computer rooms, a large Library and a student recreation area. ACL offers a range of English courses including General English, English for Academic Purposes, Cambridge Preparation and Internship placement
ACL is full accredited and quality assured and offers:
- 18 years experience teaching English to international students
- An exciting international study environment
- Direct entry to many of Australia's leading universities and colleges
- Friendly, qualified and experienced staff
Early Childhood Australia
Early Childhood Australia, is the peak advocacy organisation for young children. Early Childhood Australia is committed to the care and education of children from birth to eight; and demonstrates this by supporting all carers and educators, including parents, to engage in best practice in early childhood environments.
Cengage Education provides students in the Children's Services (Certificate III), Child Care, Children's Nutrition and the Diploma of Children's Services courses with 12 months membership to Early Childhood Australia and a subscription to the Everyday Learning Series.
Early Childhood Australia membership includes:
- Quarterly Every Child magazine
- Fortnightly ECA WebWatch e-newsletter
- Quarterly ECA Voice member newsletter
- Early Childhood Australia Code of Ethics brochure
Students will also have access to quality information from Early Childhood Australia’s website, including the Supporting Best Practice section – containing links to 100s of quality-assured fact sheets and articles.
For more information visit Early Childhood Australia.
Adecco
Adecco can connect you with permanent and temporary jobs at great companies across Australia.
Adecco's role is to match the needs of job seekers and businesses by providing the right solutions both in permanent and temporary staffing. The key lies in managing millions of employees with a global perspective, without losing an individual approach.
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JournalismClasses.com
JournalismClasses.com leverage their expertise in online and distance learning with a specific focus in Journalism and professional writing.
They offer a free service which includes initial academic counselling to prospective students as well as assisting them with course application and successful enrolment. Their goal is to provide you with an exemplary level of personal attention, advice and assistance.
They bring together professional management, Internet marketing and technology experts, with extensive experience in identifying and promoting quality education, distance learning and online courses.
JournalismClasses.com is a wholly owned Internet property of the distanceXchange group, which specialises in the recruitment of professional, post graduate, online and distance learning University students.
Next Job Now
Next Job Now is a leading job placement, résumé and interview coaching firm for ADF members. With thousands of vacancies available, Next Job Now helps Defence members prepare a corporate style CV, benchmark job earnings outside the ADF and prepare for APS job applications.
Next Job Now specialises in medical discharges and transitions for Defence members with more than 12 years service. ADF members who qualify for a full CTAS package can engage Next Job Now and its services FREE, including access to both coaching and training services for medical discharges. For those who do not quality, Next Job Now guarantees to minimise out of pocket expenses.
Next Job Now offers a unique Defence Coaching Program, which looks at a variety of career choices, what skills are worth, how to respond to advertisements, behavioural interviewing, panel interviews and mock interview training. Their coaching services also include conceptual reasoning testing, personality assessments, leadership style assessments, how to obtain good references, negotiating remuneration, and how to apply for an APS role.
Next Job Now is a Cengage Education approved affiliate.
Clements
Clements is a wholly Australian owned company, operating in the industry for over 35 years. Clements is a member of the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association (RCSA) and CareersMultiList (CML), and specialises in corporate, office and administration, healthcare and international recruitment services. It also has a specialist arm dedicated to recruitment across the industrial and skilled trade industries.
Clements provides a range of flexible, innovative, end-to-end people management solutions. Operating Australia-wide, it has continued to adapt to changing workforce needs and expanded across new industries, while holding steadfast to its longstanding values as a low risk, high quality and value for money recruitment partner.
With a growing list of satisfied clients and a rapidly expanding talent pool of skilled candidates, Clements can recruit across a wide range of positions, from mail clerk to Chief Executive Officer; boilermaker to medical practitioner. For further information regarding its many services please visit www.clements.com.au or call 1300 734 756.
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