Now let me get this right... According to Cunning (and he/she's been there twice), if you want an endorsement from a company that encourages and facilitates your learning, and with good support - then choose the QF course.
On the other hand - if you want to be left to your own "hairy-chested" devices with NO support, then choose ALTEON. They might know their stuff, but "knowing your stuff" doesn't necessarily make you capable of passing your knowledge on to a trainee......And there are plenty of people I know that have chosen Alteon and have come out dissatisfied with the product.
AFAIK, it's a no-brainer. I know which provider
I'd choose if I were placed in such a position....
No wonder the standard in Oz is getting worse
Compared to what? Time to move into the '70s, Mr. xkred27