Welcome to National College Australia (NCA)

National College Australia (NCA) is a respected Registered Training Organisation (RTO), with a range of online education courses that provide the opportunity to secure a future in community services, aged care, allied health, mental health, disability care and leisure and health. Our qualifications are nationally accredited so they are recognised by employers right across Australia.

We offer Certificate and Diploma level courses whether you are new to the industry or looking to move into a management role. Courses are delivered online via a Learning Management System, so you can fit study around your work and lifestyle. Our online courses are available to anyone in Australia and include qualifications in the following areas:

Our Industry Accreditation

We're an RTO that is accredited with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and governed under the Vocational Education and Training (VET) Quality Framework. This means the qualification you receive from National College Australia is recognised by industry organisations and all other RTOs in Australia.

Our National College Australia (NCA) Story

National College Australia was established in 2003 by a leading healthcare provider and a registered nurse who was passionate about helping others and believes that education is the key to improving communities and making a difference. These values remain an important part of who we are today.

Our association with the healthcare industry means we grew up closely in the industry. It's what we know and what we do best. We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with networks, employers, workers and clients in the community services sector. This knowledge and experience allow us to deliver high-quality courses that give our students the best possible chance of success.

Our History Timeline

2001 - Kincare Education Services (Inhouse Staff Training Division)
2003 - National College Australia (NCA) was formed
2004 - NCA registered as an RTO with 15 Courses

2010- Largest government funded contract awarded
2011 - Registered with ASQA (Australian Skills & Quality Authority)
2012 - Fee for Service & Government Funding

2014 - Awarded ACWVET Contract (State Training)
2016 - Separation from KinCare; Office Relocation
2016 - Initial Launch of Project Custom

2017 - Redesign of website
2017 - B2C Online Education Provider
2017 - Niche Community Services Sector Courses

2018 - Launch of NCA Point (Online Learning Management System)
2019 - New Principal Executive Officer (CEO)
2021 - New Principal Executive Officer (CEO)
2024 - NCA welcomes new owners and director

Our Why

We believe education is fundamental to building self-esteem and achieving your personal and professional goals. That is why we encourage and celebrate every student at National College Australia. Our passion for education is visible in everything we do, from the quality of our assessors and educators to the support we provide to our students. For us, it's about providing high-quality online education that will have a positive impact on individuals, families and communities for generations to come.

Our vision

Our hopes, dreams and where we aim to go.

We aim to be the preferred education provider of high-quality, relevant, value-driven training services, upskilling, and career planning to connect the community. It's what we know and what we do best.

Our mission

Who we are and why we exist?

To combine leading digital transformation frameworks to deliver high-quality training services at competitive prices to the care and support sector.

Our Objectives

Granular version of the mission – HOW

To combine leading digital transformation frameworks to deliver high-quality training services at competitive prices to the care and support sector.

If you're ready to do great things, become part of our National College Australia (NCA) learning community today!

Our Values

Integrity

We do business ethically to protect our people, our customers and ultimately our brand.

Simplicity

We believe life is complicated enough so we strive to keep things simple in what we do and how we do it.

Empathy

We have a big heart and we always put it first.

Creativity

We love imagination and encourage our people to explore other ways to do things.

Collaboration

We know that success depends on the efforts of the collective us.

Dynamic

We know that to stay ahead we can't stand still so we're continuously evolving.

NCA Team

Lincoln Poole (Linc)

Chief Executive Officer

Hi, I’m Linc. Having fifteen years of experience in the VET sector and over two decades in the Community Services sector, I have cultivated a deep understanding and comprehensive expertise in community services, counselling, and mental health sectors. My career trajectory in the VET sector has seen me evolve from a trainer assessor to a Head Trainer, Compliance Manager, and Academic and Learning Manager. My proficiency in managing learning and student management systems has seen me contribute to the development of high-quality educational materials. My contributions include project managing the creation of training materials for the NSW Government’s Responsible Conduct of Gambling course and various courses from Certificate III to Diploma level for many RTOs.

Over the past six years, I have focused on designing, developing, and delivering learning and assessment materials, showcasing my strategic vision and leadership skills in educational program development and student progression. When the opportunity arose, I decided to use all of my acquired skills and experience and step into the role of Chief Executive Officer for National College Australia. I look forward to the challenge of retaining and building networks, setting the strategic direction, and managing the financial and compliance governance as we move forward into the next 20 years and beyond.

NCA Student Acquisitions

Benjamin Hudson (Ben)

Course Advisor

Hi, I'm Ben and I'm a Course Advisor at National College Australia. My role is to deliver course consultancy to potential students who are looking for employment, or wish to up-skill in the aged care, community services, allied health, and mental health industries. In doing so, I ensure that we deliver the best possible prospective career advice and online experience for students, to catalyse change and empower them to begin their learning journey!

NCA Student Services

Shahrukh Nazneen (NAZ)

Student Services Coordinator

Hi, I'm Naz and I am the Student Services Coordinator. I am responsible for finalising the pre-enrolment process by following up and processing new student information/documentation within a set timeframe and enrolling them into the system. The purpose of the role is to ensure a smooth and seamless handover of information so new students are ready to commence their course as soon as possible and ensure all compliance requirements have been processed. I will also be the main point of contact for any administrative enquiries students may have to assist them through their time at National College Australia. Finally, I will complete the final compliance checks and get the privilege of sending out students' certificates when they have completed their studies.

Alison Lucas (Ally)

Academic and Learning Manager

Hi, I'm Ally, a diligent and visionary contractor Academic and Learning Manager with extensive experience in LMS and DMS development and deployment, eLearning, and training and assessment. I work with NCA to ensure that the product offering is current, innovative, compliant (with the requirements of the relevant training packages) and supports the college’s overall strategic objectives.

NCA Trainer Assessors

Multiple Specialisations

NCA have dedicated Trainer Assessors who are qualified to deliver the following specialisations:

They are industry experts and currently work in the industry in order to provide learners with current, up to date training on what's going on in the their sector.