In a move that has sent shockwaves through the aged care, disability care, and vocational education sectors, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) has cancelled the registration of several training providers, resulting in the revocation of approximately 21,000 qualifications and/or statements of attainment issued to students.
This means thousands of workers in aged care, disability support, and home care may now hold qualifications that are no longer recognised, potentially leaving businesses unknowingly non-compliant with industry regulations.
This urgent issue has raised concerns for employers who rely on accredited staff to meet compliance, funding, and workforce capability requirements.
Which Training Providers Have Been Deregistered?
The following Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) have had their registration revoked, meaning any qualifications issued by them may no longer be valid:
- Luvium Pty Ltd (trading as Australia Education & Career College)
- IIET (trading as EDUVET)
- Gills College (trading as Elite College Australia and/or Sterling Business College)
- DSA Ventures (trading as Australian Academy of Elite Education)
According to ASQA’s official statement, approximately 21,000 certificates have been affected by these deregistrations. The full details can be accessed Information for former students of Luvium (Australia Education & Career College (trading as Australia Education & Career College 52865) | Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Why This Matters for Employers
Many businesses, particularly in the aged care and disability support sectors, may be unknowingly employing staff with revoked qualifications. This could have serious consequences, including:
Compliance Risks
Employers must ensure that their staff hold valid, nationally recognised qualifications to meet regulatory and funding requirements. If an employee’s qualification is no longer recognised, this could impact an organisation’s ability to meet compliance obligations under:
- Aged Care Quality Standards
- NDIS workforce capability standards
- State and federal funding agreements
A failure to comply could lead to breaches and ongoing commission visits.
Impact on Workforce Capability
The sudden cancellation of qualifications could create gaps in skills and staffing, leading to:
- Service delivery disruptions – Staff may no longer meet mandatory training requirements.
- Increased operational risk – Employees without proper qualifications may struggle to provide care safely and effectively.
- Workforce shortages – Employers may need to quickly retrain or replace affected workers.
Legal and Reputational Risks
Employing staff with invalid qualifications could pose significant legal and reputational risks. If an incident occurs due to improper training, businesses could face:
- Regulatory investigations
- Penalties
- Damage to reputation and loss of community trust
What Should Employers Do Now?
If your organisation employs aged care, disability, or home care workers, it is critical to take the following steps:
- Identify Affected Employees Review staff training records and verify whether any qualifications were issued by the deregistered RTOs.
- Assess Compliance and Accreditation Risks Determine how this impacts staff eligibility, funding agreements, and accreditation requirements.
- Provide Alternative Training and Certification If employees have affected qualifications, they may need to requalify through a recognised RTO to maintain compliance.
How Sterling International Training and Education Can Help
At Sterling International Training and Education (RTO 46271), we understand the urgency of this situation. We offer accredited training programs to ensure your staff remain compliant and properly trained.
Training Programs Available:
- First Aid & CPR Training
- Medication Competency & Manual Handling
- Aged Care & Disability Support Qualifications
- Gap Training & Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If your staff are affected, we can provide pathways to recognised qualifications to ensure compliance and workforce readiness.
What Happens If Employers Don’t Take Action?
Ignoring these deregistrations could have severe consequences. If an audit or compliance check finds staff with revoked qualifications still in regulated roles, businesses could face:
- Loss of funding and accreditation
- Regulatory penalties and fines
- Reputational damage and reduced consumer trust
The revocation of 21,000 certificates highlights the importance of ensuring staff hold qualifications from reputable, compliant RTOs. Employers must act quickly to verify staff credentials and take necessary steps to maintain compliance.
For assistance in assessing and addressing the impact of these deregistrations, contact Sterling International Training and Education today.
Contact Us:
Phone: 0490 951 370 Email: info@sterlinginternational.com.au Website: sterlinginternational.com.au