About iAscend

iAscend Polytechnic is a leading Australian private training college.

iAscend’ s headquarters are conveniently located in Flinders Lane in the heart of Melbourne’s Central Business District, it has offices and training facilities in Sydney, Queensland and a network of expert associates strategically placed across Australia.

IAscend’s people

The iAscend team is headed by Rohan Cresp, a BHP trained Fitter and Turner with a Diploma of Risk Management, a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma of Business Marketing from Monash.  He also holds a Masters in Training and Development from the University of Melbourne.

Rohan held a number of senior and responsible positions in hospitality, events management and labour-hire before striking out on his own account to jointly found (1998) ASCET Training and then iAscend Polytechnic in 2003

iAscend’s team of instructors brings together a wide range of skills and extensive experience, not only in vocational education and training but in the industries for which they provide training.   iAscend instructors have “walked the talk”  and typically hold multiple training and industry-specific qualifications.

 iAscend’s values

iAscend’s practises are based on “sustainable” business values.  iAscend is a specialised training provider with a specific mission to provide high-quality training solutions that will strengthen the operations of our clients and contribute to their ongoing sustainability.

“Wow, this course has been life-changing! I came to Australia as a hotel manager and have wanted to get into Childcare for so long. iAscend have been amazing from the start; all the staff are very friendly and accommodating and they really helped me settle into Melbourne. The trainer, Papiya, was superb and very thorough. She prepared me for my first day in my placement into a childcare facility, where I was able to use all the skills that I had learnt in this course. She has been available ever since, if I have any questions or concerns about the industry she is always there to offer advice and support. I  have now finished, am fully qualified, and have gained full-time employment with the same childcare centre. I couldn’t recommend this course and this organisation enough!”
Louise, Certificate III in Childcare
“Studying in a different country wasn’t easy but it was a training based on informed decision. The staff and trainers were very helpful which made the experience a breeze. I’m now enjoying my newfound career using the Training and Assessment qualification I gained from iAscend.”
Khim from Singapore
Quality indicators

In accordance with national guidelines, iAscend regularly surveys students on their experience of iAscend’s training.

iAscend’s scope of training delivery

iAscend is accredited to deliver training  from Certificate II to Diploma/Advanced Diploma in:

  • Business studies
  • Aged care/Home & community care
  • Children’s services/Child care
  • Training and assessment
  • Hospitality
  • Commercial cookery

iAscend has an extensive suite of short courses covering:

  • Workplace safety in the construction industry
  • Traffic management & control
  • First aid