IHNA is an ACPET (Australian Council for Private Education and Training) member. ACPET is the industry association representing quality independent providers of education. ACPET’s focus on high standards means only quality independent training organisations are admitted as members. These members must adhere to the ACPET Code of Ethics and are encouraged and rewarded for regularly participating in professional development activities.
Velg Training is Australia’s leading provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional development and consulting services. Velg Training’s national client base represents Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Australia, including VET practitioners, teachers, trainers, assessors, TAFE teaching professionals, enterprise trainers and assessors, industry experts and other VET professionals.
Having served the VET community for over 10 years as a member of VELG Training, IHNA has received a 10 Year Membership Certificate, commemorative digital badges, and recognition on VELG’s Virtual Recognition Wall.
Our quality control measures put into effect at IHNA have granted us the ISO 9001:2015 certification, demonstrating that we have achieved minimal standards of quality and regulatory requirements for our facilities, people, training, services and equipment.
CATSINaM (Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives) plays a pivotal role in embedding cultural safety and Indigenous health knowledge into IHNA’s education ecosystem. By aligning with CATSINaM, IHNA strengthens its commitment to reconciliation, supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success, and builds a culturally safe learning environment. This partnership will enhance staff development in cultural competency and support co-designed Indigenous-led health education strategies.
View MoreIEAA (International Education Association of Australia) directly supports IHNA’s strategic agenda for internationalisation. Through this platinum partnership, IHNA gains access to critical policy insights, market intelligence, and opportunities for engagement with international education leaders. It positions IHNA to attract and support international students, participate in global academic collaborations, and elevate its presence in transnational education (TNE) markets.
View MoreITECA (Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia) enables IHNA to be at the forefront of policy advocacy and reform for the independent tertiary education sector. The partnership facilitates IHNA’s involvement in shaping regulatory frameworks, accessing sector benchmarking, and elevating its national voice as a private provider. This engagement helps IHNA stay agile and responsive in a competitive education landscape while reinforcing its credibility.
View MoreACEN (Australian Collaborative Education Network) bolsters IHNA’s commitment to work-integrated learning and career readiness. As a key player in WIL and placement frameworks, ACEN offers IHNA access to industry-academic collaboration tools and research that enhance the employability of its graduates. The partnership supports placement innovation, clinical partnerships, and graduate transition programs that are aligned with evolving industry expectations.
View MoreANMAC (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council) is critical to IHNA’s core operations, ensuring all nursing and midwifery programs meet national accreditation standards. By working closely with ANMAC, IHNA maintains the integrity, rigour, and industry relevance of its curriculum. This enables IHNA to deliver qualifications that are recognised nationally, ensuring graduates meet regulatory and professional standards across Australia.
View MoreThe Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Ahpra) is the peak regulatory body that governs professional practice, registration, and standards for nursing graduates. Partnership with Ahpra ensures IHNA’s programs align with professional expectations and that graduates are eligible for national registration. This relationship supports CPD initiatives, scope-of-practice development, and ensures IHNA remains compliant with regulatory expectations.
View MoreACCPA (Aged & Community Care Providers Association) provides IHNA with direct insight into the aged care and community health workforce landscape. The partnership enables co-design of targeted training programs, micro-credentials, and workforce development initiatives that respond to aged care reform and demand. Collaborating with ACCPA positions IHNA as a workforce partner of choice, aligned with national priorities in aged and community care.
View MoreIHNA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Building on a robust foundation of vocational training, Australia's VET system, operational for over four decades, exemplifies educational excellence. HCI, with its seventeen-year tenure, expands this legacy internationally, offering innovative training models tailored for a globally-mobile workforce. These initiatives are instrumental in fortifying individual capabilities and catalysing economic growth, by nurturing a skilled labour force attuned to the demands of diverse industries.
The Global Skill Training Academy, also known as HCI Skilldemy, is a dynamic initiative by HCI aimed at elevating vocational education in healthcare. HCI Skilldemy specialises in offering internationally-focused training courses, developed by HCI's curriculum experts for offshore delivery.
The HCI Skilldemy is strategically designed to extend HCI's expertise in vocational training to the global stage, catering specifically to international students offshore. Our tailored courses, crafted by seasoned curriculum specialists, ensure a comprehensive learning experience that aligns with the needs of international markets and upholds the educational excellence synonymous with HCI.
The HCI Skilldemy aspires to be the bridge in global healthcare education, preparing individuals to meet the demands of the industry with an expansive skill set. Committed to 'Education for Employment,' our mission encapsulates the provision of comprehensive training programs tailored to foster work-ready graduates. We strive to equip our students with both the practical and theoretical knowledge required to excel in the healthcare sector, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and service.
Skill sets offer a flexible approach to vocational education, allowing learners to accumulate partial qualifications that collectively lead to a full qualification. This method of 'stacking' units aligns with the concept of staking in cryptocurrency, where individual contributions lead to greater rewards over time. By engaging with individual units that contribute to a larger goal, learners can pace their education to fit their life circumstances, making each step manageable and significant towards achieving their ultimate vocational aspirations.
Online systems for HCI SKILLDEMY course delivery bring multiple benefits, enhancing the educational experience. They provide a structured environment for learning, with consistent quality in both content and assessment. This ensures that all students receive the same comprehensive information and are evaluated against the same standards, regardless of their location. Moreover, digital platforms facilitate interactive and flexible learning, allowing students to engage with the material at their own pace and in a manner that suits their individual learning styles.