Independent comparison of Registered Training Organisations offering Certificate IV in Ageing Support. Ranked by MDPA score (0-100) based on compliance, transparency, outcomes, delivery quality, and value.
MDPA (Multi-Dimensional Provider Assessment) scores RTOs across 5 criteria: Compliance (30 pts), Transparency (25 pts), Student Outcomes (20 pts), Delivery Quality (15 pts), and Value (10 pts).
| RTO Name | MDPA Score | Pricing | Delivery | States | ASQA Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TAFE NSW TOID: 90003 | 92 - Excellent | Free (Fee-Free 2025) | Face-to-Face + Online | NSW | Active |
Victoria University TOID: 3113 | 91 - Excellent | Free (Free TAFE) | Face-to-Face + Online | VIC | Active |
TAFE Queensland TOID: 0275 | 90 - Excellent | Free (JobTrainer) | Face-to-Face + Online | QLD | Active |
Australian College of Community Services (ACCSC) TOID: 91138 | 88 - Very Good | $1,599 | Online + Classroom | NSW, VIC, QLD | Active |
Open Colleges TOID: 90796 | 85 - Very Good | $2,995 | 100% Online | National | Active |
Amana Living Training TOID: 52006 | 87 - Very Good | Free (WA Fee-Free) | Face-to-Face + Workplace | WA | Active |
Skills Training College TOID: 41394 | 82 - Very Good | $2,850 | Online + Workplace | NSW, VIC | Active |
Chandler Institute TOID: 21865 | 81 - Very Good | $3,500 | Face-to-Face + Online | VIC | Active |
Australian Nursing & Training Services (ANTS) TOID: 41231 | 75 - Good | $8,500 | Face-to-Face + Online | NSW, VIC, QLD | Active |
IHNA (International Health & Nursing Australia) TOID: 41201 | 64 - Caution | $10,000-$11,000 | Face-to-Face | VIC, NSW, SA | Active with Conditions |
TOID: 90003
Government provider, high quality, free for eligible domestic students
TOID: 3113
Government provider, strong reputation, free for eligible students
TOID: 0275
Government provider, free for eligible students
TOID: 91138
Private, affordable, good reviews, best value for domestic students
TOID: 90796
Fully online, self-paced, established brand since 1992
TOID: 52006
Industry-integrated, WA only, work-integrated learning model
TOID: 41394
Work-integrated learning, good industry partnerships
TOID: 21865
Established 1990, good reputation, consistent quality
TOID: 41231
International focus, campus-based, higher pricing
TOID: 41201
ASQA conditions 2023-2024 (improved but monitor), international students, premium pricing
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