Lead College is a premier Registered Training Organisation (RTO) based in Australia, offering a broad range of nationally recognised vocational qualifications and short courses for both domestic and international students. Registered as RTO No. 41489 and holding CRICOS Code 03636F, Lead College is fully approved to deliver training to international students on a student visa, with all qualifications recognised under Australia's national qualifications framework. The college operates across four campus locations in Parramatta, Sydney (Haymarket), Perth and Windsor, making it accessible to students across New South Wales and Western Australia.

In 2025, Lead College celebrated ten years of excellence, a milestone that reflects a decade of consistent growth, quality delivery and commitment to student outcomes. The college's tagline — We Lead You to the Future — reflects its founding purpose: to equip students with the industry-relevant skills, knowledge and qualifications they need to excel in their chosen career paths.

Mission

• To cater to emerging education markets for students
• To become a high quality and highly respected training provider
• To satisfy all stakeholders in a balanced way.

Vision

• To become a technologically advanced, leading-edge institution
• To recruit well qualified and highly experienced trainers and assessors
• To fully comply with all state and Commonwealth legislative and regulatory requirements
• To maintain active industry and professional contacts
• To create a creative and interactive training and assessment environment
• To foster a culture of continuous improvement in all aspects of operations

Values

• Quality: providing quality services and products to staff, learners and clients, investing the time, money and effort to ensure trainers are experienced and skilful, using quality resources and tools in modern facilities
• Learner Oriented Approach: listening to each student and their needs to help them achieve their best during and after the course, with teaching methods that can be customised to be more efficient with different groups while remaining compliant with Lead College policies and procedures
• Team Work: a strong belief in teamwork where people can present different ideas and techniques to reach the best outcome for all stakeholders, grounded in the conviction that the whole of the organisation is greater than the sum of its parts

Registration and compliance

• RTO No.: 41489
• CRICOS Code: 03636F
• ABN: 63 604 422 853
• ACN: 604 422 853
• All qualifications are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
• Fully compliant with all ASQA standards for RTOs and all CRICOS obligations for international student providers
• Approved Smart and Skilled provider for eligible domestic students in NSW

Campuses

• Parramatta (main): Lvl 1, 37–39 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 — +61 2 8677 7077
• Parramatta (second site): 4/1 River Road West, Parramatta NSW 2150 — +61 2 8029 0517
• North Parramatta: Level 1, Shop 2, 15B Albert Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151 — +61 2 7804 2650
• Sydney (Haymarket): Lvl 1, 841 George Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 — +61 2 8668 5676 / 1300 887 361
• Perth: 13–15 Leila Street, Cannington WA 6107 — +61 8 6161 5636
• Windsor: 6 Dowling Place, South Windsor NSW 2756 — +61 2 8677 7077

All campuses are equipped with modern training facilities and resources appropriate to the disciplines delivered at each location. Email: info@leadcollege.edu.au

Courses for international students

Lead College offers a broad portfolio of CRICOS-registered qualifications across nine industry areas for international students, ranging from Certificate III through to Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma level:

• Automotive: Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Vehicle Technology (Light Vehicle), Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis, Diploma of Automotive Management
• Building and Construction: Certificate III in Carpentry, Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying, Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), Diploma of Civil Construction Design, Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
• Management: Diploma of Leadership and Management, Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
• Children's Education and Care: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
• Community Services: Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability), Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support, Diploma of Community Services
• Hospitality: Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
• Health: Diploma of Emergency Health Care
• Information Technology: Diploma of Information Technology, Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering: Certificate III in Engineering — Fabrication Trade, Certificate IV in Engineering

Courses for domestic students

Domestic students can access Lead College's full course range, including Smart and Skilled funded qualifications for eligible NSW residents, short courses, and apprenticeship and traineeship programmes. Short courses include:

• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
• Perform Venous Blood Collections
• Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation

Student support

Lead College is committed to the welfare and success of every student throughout their studies. Support services include:

• Academic support: assistance with study skills, course content and learning challenges
• Welfare services: referral and information on accommodation, disabilities and equity issues, financial matters, legal issues and medical matters
• Accessibility support: dedicated provisions for students with accessibility requirements to ensure they can pursue their studies without barriers
• International student support: comprehensive assistance navigating the Australian student visa system, living in Australia, and settling into campus and community life
• Student portal: online access for course materials, enrolment records and administrative services via the Axcelerate student portal
• Online fee payment via the secure Pay Online platform

Articulation pathways

Lead College has articulation agreements in place that allow graduates to progress from their Lead College qualification into higher education programs at partner universities and colleges in Australia. These pathways recognise the credit value of vocational qualifications and provide a structured bridge between VET and higher education for students who wish to continue their studies at degree level.

Why Lead College

1. A nationally registered RTO and CRICOS-approved provider with 10 years of continuous operation, committed to quality, compliance and student outcomes
2. All qualifications nationally recognised under the AQF and CRICOS-registered for international students on a student visa
3. A broad portfolio spanning nine industry areas from Automotive and Building and Construction to IT, Community Services, Hospitality and Engineering, at Certificate III through to Graduate Diploma level
4. Four campus locations across Parramatta, Sydney (Haymarket), Perth and Windsor, with modern, industry-standard training facilities
5. Smart and Skilled funded options for eligible domestic students in NSW, and apprenticeship and traineeship pathways
6. Comprehensive student welfare and support services for both domestic and international students, including accessibility provisions
7. Articulation pathways from Lead College vocational qualifications into higher education at partner institutions