Australian Health and Science Institute

What Australian Health and Science Institute does

Australian Health and Science Institute (AHSI) is a private CRICOS-registered Registered Training Organisation (RTO code 03222F) regulated by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA), headquartered in Blacktown within the Sydney Metro Region of New South Wales. The institution delivers nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and ELICOS English language programs to both domestic Australian students and international students on student visas. Course delivery uses blended modes combining face-to-face campus classes, online Zoom-based theory sessions, self-study and on-campus practical workshops, supplemented by mandatory work placement hours with industry host organisations.

AHSI's curriculum spans five broad verticals: Trade and Electrotechnology (Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician through Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology, plus Certificate III in Carpentry); Healthcare and Community Services (Individual Support, Ageing Support, Mental Health, Community Services and Counselling diplomas with vertical accreditations from Community Work Australia, the Australian Counselling Association and ACECQA for early childhood); Information Technology and Cybersecurity (Cyber Security Awareness Skill Set, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of IT); Early Childhood Education and Care (Certificate III and Diploma, ACECQA-accredited); and Graduate-level management. AHSI also offers standalone units of competency in first aid and medication management. Articulation partnerships with Griffith University, TAFE NSW, International Health & Science Institute (IHSI, a sister company), Queensland University of Technology, Greenwich College, CT University Ludhiana and SCOTS English College create credit-transfer pathways into bachelor degree programs.

The business model is tuition-driven: AHSI generates revenue primarily through course fees (with a publicly available Fees and Charges Schedule for international students) and operates an affiliate-style revenue share via a global education agent network that recruits international students under formal written agreements with performance benchmarks and National Code 2018 compliance. A sales-led go-to-market approach uses the ahsi.edu.au website, downloadable PDF application forms for domestic and international enrolments, a Facebook page, the Australian government's Study in Australia platform and 100+ work placement partner organisations across aged care, disability, childcare, pharmacy and community services. The institution is led by CEO Jyoti Chaudhary with a Board comprising Director Mrs Monica Schlesinger FAICD and Independent Director Adele Tahan, supported by a Governance Advisor and Legal Counsel.

Name

Australian Health and Science Institute

Legal name

Australian Health and Science Institute

Website

https://ahsi.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AHSI is a CRICOS-registered private VET provider in Blacktown, NSW, delivering ASQA-regulated vocational qualifications and ELICOS programs across healthcare, community services, trades, IT/cyber and early childhood education to domestic and international students, with articulation pathways to multiple universities.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Blacktown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: AHSI generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for vocational education and training (VET) courses, ELICOS English programs, and individual units of competency. Fees vary by course duration and qualification level, with published Fees and Charges Schedule for international students.
2. Education Agent Commissions: AHSI engages education agents globally to recruit international students. Agents operate under formal written agreements with performance benchmarks and monitoring arrangements. Agent commissions are part of the revenue sharing model for student referrals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Australian Health and Science Institute (AHSI) is a CRICOS-registered vocational education and training (VET) provider delivering nationally recognised qualifications and ELICOS English language programs to domestic and international students. Courses span English language preparation, electrotechnology and carpentry trades, healthcare and community services (ageing, disability, mental health, counselling), IT and cyber security, and early childhood education, delivered through blended on-campus and online modes with work placement.

Product overview

Australian Health and Science Institute (AHSI) is a CRICOS-registered vocational education and training (VET) provider offering a portfolio of nationally recognised courses across multiple disciplines. The institution provides a unified educational offering rather than a modular platform architecture. Course offerings span: ELICOS English language programs (General English with IELTS preparation), Trade courses (Electrotechnology certificates/diplomas including UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician through to UEE62122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology, and CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry), Healthcare and Community courses (individual support, ageing support, mental health, community services, and counselling qualifications), Information Technology courses with cyber security specialisation (BSBSS00094 Cyber Security Awareness Skill Set, ICT50220 Diploma of IT, ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of IT), Childcare/Early Childhood Education courses (CHC30121 Certificate III and CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care), and Individual Units of Competency for first aid and medication management. AHSI also offers the BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management for those seeking advanced qualifications.

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Products and services

• General English Course (ELICOS) General English ELICOS course offered across five levels from A1 beginner to B2 upper-intermediate with optional C1 level, covering reading, writing, speaking, listening and understanding English speakers, including IELTS test preparation and a foundation for entry into AHSI vocational courses. Designed for international students seeking to build English proficiency for further study or work in Australia.
• UEE30820 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Pathway to a career in the electrotechnology sector covering electrical systems installation, testing, fault finding, repair and maintenance. Qualifies graduates to apply for a NSW Electrician's Licence.
• UEE40620 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician Competencies to select, install, commission, fault find and maintain fire protection control systems in buildings, enabling NSW approved electricians to advance their career.
• UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering Advances competencies required to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment towards the skills of an Electrical Engineer, including installing, testing, monitoring equipment and systems, problem solving and managing large electrical projects.
• UEE62122 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical Competencies required to design and validate/evaluate electrical equipment and systems and provide technical advice and sales, building expertise in installing, testing and monitoring equipment and systems.
• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry Pathway to a career in the building sector covering common skills for construction including setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing products made using timber and non-timber materials.
• CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) Reflects the role of workers who follow individualised plans to provide person-centred support to people due to ageing, disability or other reasons, using discretion and judgement in relation to individual support.
• CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support Reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services in residential, home or community-based environments. Offered only for Australian students.
• CHC43315 Certificate IV in Mental Health Reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues, covering support for people with mental health issues, trauma informed practice, liaising with other agencies, and recovery model approaches.
• CHC52021 Diploma of Community Services Reflects the role of community services, case management and social housing workers involved in managing, coordinating and/or delivering person-centred services. Accredited by Community Work Australia.
• CHC52025 Diploma of Community Services Newly upgraded qualification reflecting the role of community services, case management and social housing workers, requiring 100 hours of work placement instead of 200 hours.
• CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health Reflects the role of workers who provide services to clients in relation to mental health issues, with the ability to provide counselling, referral, advocacy and education/health promotion services.
• CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling Provides skills for careers in counselling using evidence-based counselling models, strategies and therapies as well as techniques from strength-based therapy. Accredited by the Australian Counselling Association.
• BSBSS00094 Cyber Security Awareness Skill Set Equips students with skills and knowledge required for any company with an IT department, cybersecurity team or as a Privacy Officer, covering creating cybersecurity strategy, writing policies and undertaking Privacy Impact Assessments.
• ICT50220 Diploma of IT (Cyber Security) Provides thorough understanding of IT, cyber security and how to meet business needs through IT solutions, qualifying graduates to work in IT and cyber security environments, plan and implement complex IT networks, and protect critical infrastructure.
• ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of IT (Cyber Security) Advances proficiency in IT, cyber security and how to help businesses navigate cyber security threats, qualifying graduates to work in telecommunications, IT and cyber security environments and produce network designs.
• CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care Reflects the role of workers in a range of early childhood education settings who work within the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standard.
• CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care Reflects the role of early childhood educators responsible for designing and implementing curriculum in early childhood education and care services using an approved learning framework.
• BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) Reflects the role of individuals who apply highly specialised knowledge and skills in organisational learning and capability development, generating and evaluating complex ideas and initiating major learning and development functions.
• CHCSS00114 Entry into Care Roles Skills Set For individuals who use introductory care practices to support fully qualified carers within an aged care or disability support environment.
• Individual Units of Competency Standalone units including HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting, HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication, and HLTHPS007 Administer and Monitor Medications, sold separately for continuing professional development or compliance needs.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AlleviacoreOthersWork placement partner providing clinical placement opportunities for AHSI healthcare and community services students.
• Adore PharmacycoreOthersWork placement partner for pharmacy and healthcare students providing retail pharmacy experience.
• Head To Toe HealthcoreOthersWork placement partner providing healthcare service experience for AHSI students.
• ProvidencecoreOthersWork placement partner for community and healthcare services students.
• Blacktowns AnglicancoreOthersChildcare work placement partner providing early childhood education experience.
• Cerebral Palsy AlliancecoreOthersDisability services work placement partner for AHSI students.
• Children FirstcoreOthersFamily and community services work placement partner.
• NorthcottcoreOthersDisability services organisation providing work placement for AHSI students.
• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation partnership offering guaranteed pathway for AHSI diploma graduates to enter second year of bachelor's degrees including Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice, Bachelor of Human Services. Students receive 80 credit points. Dual offers available for packaged courses with single visa.
• International Health & Science Institute (IHSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company of AHSI providing pathway for IT and Cybersecurity students. Diploma of IT (Cyber Security) students gain 60 credit points toward Bachelor of IT (240 credit points). Advanced Diploma students gain 80 credit points.
• TAFE NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation partnership allowing AHSI Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care graduates to enter second year of Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5) at TAFE NSW. Combined duration of two years for Certificate III and Diploma.
• SCOTS English CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnglish language pathway partner for students who do not meet IELTS 5.5 requirement. Offers English for Academic Purpose (EAP) courses at pre-intermediate and intermediate levels.
• Greenwich CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic articulation partner for pathway programs.
• CT University LudhianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partnership for educational pathway opportunities.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity pathway partner for articulation arrangements.
• Blacktown CouncilminorOthersLocal government membership and community partnership supporting local student engagement.
• Community Early Learning Australia (CELA)minorOthersProfessional membership body for early childhood education supporting AHSI's childcare training programs.
• Friends of the Rural Health AllianceminorOthersAlliance partnership supporting rural health education and student placement opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Think Education: Private CRICOS-registered VET and higher education provider in Australia delivering diplomas and pathway programs in health, business, and design — competes for the same international and domestic student cohort through agent networks and university articulation.
• National College of Australia: CRICOS-registered private VET provider in NSW delivering certificates and diplomas across healthcare, community services, and trades — closely comparable operating model, course mix, and international student recruitment approach.
• Greenwich College: CRICOS-registered VET college in Sydney offering business, IT, and management diplomas with university pathways — competes with AHSI for the same international student pool and is also a partner in articulation arrangements.
• SCOTS English College: CRICOS-registered ELICOS and VET provider in Sydney offering English language and pathway programs — overlaps with AHSI's ELICOS offering and English-language pathway intake, and is also an existing academic partner.
• Kaplan Australia: Private CRICOS-registered education provider offering diploma, English language (ELICOS), and pathway programs to universities, with comparable sales-led international student recruitment and articulation partnerships.
• IIBIT (International Institute of Business and IT): CRICOS-registered private college in Sydney offering IT, business, and pathway programs — directly comparable to AHSI's IT cyber security stream and similar sales-led international student recruitment model.
• Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE): Sydney-based CRICOS-registered VET college offering diploma-level qualifications in community services, aged care, and related health verticals — direct competitor for both international and domestic students in AHSI's core healthcare/community segment.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE NSW: Government-funded, largest VET provider in NSW offering certificate and diploma qualifications across healthcare, trades, IT, and community services — directly overlaps AHSI's course portfolio but at vastly greater scale, footprint, and brand recognition.
• Study Group (Australia): Global private education provider with multiple CRICOS-registered Australian colleges delivering pathway, diploma, and English language programs — broader portfolio than AHSI but operates the same pathway-into-university value proposition with global agent distribution.

Others

• International Health & Science Institute (IHSI): Sister company of AHSI providing IT and cybersecurity pathway programs with articulation into AHSI's diploma qualifications — operationally intertwined though not a direct student competitor, the relationship signals group-level strategic alignment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ahsisydney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/australian-health-and-science-institute

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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