About Us
We Are AISC
The Australian Institution of Sciences is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45269) based in Kilkenny, South Australia. We deliver nationally recognised qualifications in aged care, disability support, community services, and mental health — guiding students to shape meaningful careers in the sectors that matter most.
Our Mission
To deliver high-quality vocational education that empowers students to build meaningful careers in care and human services. We believe that excellent training transforms lives — both for the students we teach and the communities they go on to support.
What We Offer
AISC is regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and operates under the 2025 Standards for RTOs. We deliver four nationally recognised qualifications from the CHC Community Services Training Package:
- CHC33021 — Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability dual specialisation): 24 weeks, blended delivery with 120-hour vocational placement.
- CHC43121 — Certificate IV in Disability Support: 26 weeks, available as Blended (campus) or Online (existing worker pathway).
- CHC52025 — Diploma of Community Services: 52 weeks, available as Blended or Online, with 120-hour vocational placement.
- CHC53315 — Diploma of Mental Health: 52 weeks, available as Blended or Online, with 160-hour vocational placement.
Why Choose AISC
- Government-subsidised training. Eligible students may qualify for SkillsSA subsidised training under the South Australian Skills Commission, reducing tuition fees significantly. Our quick eligibility check on the Enrol Now page will tell you in 60 seconds.
- Real industry partnerships. We work directly with disability and aged care providers across South Australia to ensure graduates are job-ready and connected to the workforce.
- Flexible delivery. Choose from blended learning (face-to-face campus + online) or fully online delivery for existing workers — whatever fits your life and career stage.
- Comprehensive student support. Academic, financial, wellbeing, placement, career, and cultural support is available throughout your course at no additional cost.
- Small class sizes. 1:25 trainer-to-student ratio so you get the attention you need.
- Industry-current trainers. All trainers hold current industry experience and continue working in the field while teaching.
Our Industry Partners
AISC works with leading care and support providers across South Australia. Our partner network supports student placements, employment pathways, and workforce-aligned curriculum:
- RGHA
- St. Anna’s Residential Aged Care
- SA Disability Care
- My Support My Way
Our Approach
AISC’s training combines classroom learning, online study, and supervised workplace experience. Our courses are designed to develop both the technical competencies and the human qualities that excellent care workers need — empathy, cultural awareness, professional ethics, and resilience.
We hold ourselves to high standards because the work matters. Our graduates go on to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and the quality of their training directly affects the quality of care they provide.
Regulation & Compliance
AISC trades as the Australian Institution of Sciences and operates under Grounding Solutions International Pty Ltd (ABN 60 614 963 898). We are a Registered Training Organisation regulated by ASQA under RTO code 45269. All our courses comply with the 2025 Standards for RTOs and the current CHC Community Services Training Package.
You can verify our registration and qualifications on training.gov.au.
Visit Us
Level 1, 8 Regency Road, Kilkenny SA 5009
Phone: 1300 120 096
Email: admin@aisc.edu.au
Our campus is in Kilkenny, just 8km north-west of the Adelaide CBD. Free parking available on-site. Prospective students are welcome to book a campus tour — email us to arrange.
AISC acknowledges the Kaurna people as the Traditional Custodians of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.