Partnership
NSW VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACREDITATION BOARD (VETAB)
As a quality training provider we adhere to the conditions of registrations and standards to ensure that strength in delivery is provided. VETAB is established to monitor the quality of education being provided in NSW and they conduct regular audits with ourselves and other colleges. More information can be found at the website http://www.vetab.nsw.gov.au/vetab_role.php
COMMONWEALTH REGISTRY OF INSTITUTIONS AND COURSES FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS (CRICOS)
Part of the accreditation process with VETAB, any colleges offering courses to International Students must also meet CRICOS rules and regulations and follow the National Code. CRICOS offers the study in Australia brand and works in conjunction with Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). Information on these can be found at http://cricos.deewr.gov.au/Default.aspx for searching courses or institutes. Or alternatively at http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/international_education/default2.htm
OVERSEAS TUITION ASSURANCE SCHEME (OSTAS)
As are part of our membership with ACPET we offer our students the comfort of knowing that if the college closes before you have finished your studies they will find a suitable alternative for you so that you will always ensure having a complete qualification. More information can be found at http://www.acpet.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=158&Itemid=102
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY (VU)
Education Centre of Australia has a partnership with VU and currently offers a Graduate Diploma and Masters in Computer Science. We will be looking at offering Professional Accounting courses late 2009 or early 2010, which can allow our Diploma of Accounting students credits towards a university degree. More information can be found at http://www.eca.edu.au/index.php.8.html
Industry Associations
Memberships
NSW BUSINESS CHAMBER
Education Centre of Australia is a member of the NSW Business Chamber and has access to its relevant and up to date information about the business world. It has great resources which are shared with you through our elearning site and supply our trainers with access to ongoing professional development. More information can be found at http://www.nswbusinesschamber.com.au/
Affiliations
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ACCOUNTING (NIA)
Our students have access to their online resources with free membership for students. It has a wide range of valuable resources and offers access to industry jobs, news, events to ensure you have access to the accounting industry. More information can be found at www.nia.org.au
Select student register button on the side toolbar.
CERTIFIED PRACTICING ACCOUNTS (CPA)
As an industry leader, CPA offers a valuable source of resources and if seeking a career in accounting has access to training in specialised areas. Its membership can offer Continuing Professional Development programs to ensure you keep you skills up to date. More information can be found at
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/SID-3F57FECB-22B005D1/cpa/hs.xsl/588_ENA_HTML.htm
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (CA)
CA offers a valuable source of resources and publications with its industry experience. If you are seeking a career in accounting it can offer you access to training in specialised areas through membership. It offers Continuing Professional Development programs to ensure you keep you skills up to date. More information can be found at