The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has taken decisive action against Luvium Pty Ltd, trading as Australia Education & Career College, following a rigorous compliance investigation.
ASQA has announced that this college’s registration was cancelled due to findings that the college issued qualifications without proper training or competency-based assessments by qualified assessors.
ASQA has now issued notices of intent to cancel qualifications for 7,360 students who received certification from Luvium between 1 January 2023 and 19 October 2024, covering areas such as early childhood education, individual support, community services, and first aid.
Former students have seven days from receipt of ASQA’s notice, dated 6 November 2024, to provide feedback before final decisions are made regarding their qualifications.
This regulatory action aligns with the Australian Government’s commitment to maintain the integrity and quality of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, aiming to ensure that all qualifications genuinely reflect industry-required competencies.
ASQA, alongside the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and the NSW Department of Education, is working to mitigate the impacts on students and employers, including providing clear next steps and support.
Government agencies have assured the public of their commitment to eliminating “shonky” training providers and protecting the value of Australia’s national qualifications.
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