Star Training and Assessing

What Star Training and Assessing does

Star Training and Assessing is a privately held Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO Provider Code 21830, ABN 14 146 424 786) founded in 2006 and headquartered in Rowville, Victoria. The company delivers over 55 nationally recognised vocational education and training courses under the Australian VET framework, with a portfolio concentrated in high-risk work licensing and safety-critical certifications: traffic control and management (TC1/TMI1 and TC2/TMI2 under the Austroads National Training Framework), forklift and order picker licences, elevated work platforms, confined spaces, working at heights, construction induction (White Card), first aid, earthmoving plant operations (excavators, skid steers, HDD, vacuum excavation), and verification of competency assessments.

Training is delivered face-to-face at company-owned facilities in Rowville, Laverton North, Derrimut, and Pakenham, supplemented by partner venues in Horsham (O'Connors Case IH) and Shepparton, plus dedicated operations in Western Australia and Queensland. The company serves a hybrid customer base of individual job seekers obtaining tickets and licences for employment in construction, warehousing, mining, and traffic management, alongside corporate and industry clients purchasing workplace delivery and team training for WHS compliance. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time course tuition fees ranging from $75 (First Aid/CPR) to $900 (TC2/TMI2 Combined Course), with distribution via direct website enrollment, phone booking, and field sales for enterprise accounts.

The business is founder-owned and managed with no disclosed institutional investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 band. The primary strategic moat is regulatory — RTO accreditation combined with Temporary Traffic Management Approved Training Provider and WorkSafe EWP accreditation create meaningful entry barriers tied to credentialing authority. The company is actively positioning for the July 2025 Austroads framework transition through a suite of new course launches and is expanding its geographic and corporate-channel footprint, though revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Star Training and Assessing

Legal name

Star Training & Assessing

Website

https://startraining.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Star Training and Assessing is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21830) founded in 2006, delivering 55+ nationally recognised vocational courses across Victoria, Western Australia, and Queensland. It serves individual job seekers and corporate clients with high-risk work licensing, traffic management, and construction safety certifications under the Australian VET framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Traffic control training
• Forklift licence courses
• Construction induction training
• Workplace safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rowville

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from course enrollment fees ranging from $75 (First Aid) to $900 (TC2/TMI2 Combined Course). Fees cover training delivery, assessment, and digital card issuance. Additional fees for Austroads registration ($75 for TMI1).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Star Training and Assessing is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21830) delivering over 55 nationally recognised vocational training courses across traffic control/management, materials handling (forklift, order picker), construction safety (White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces), elevated work platforms, plant operations (excavator, skid steer), first aid, and verification of competency. Training is delivered face-to-face at facilities in Victoria (Rowville, Laverton North, Derrimut, Pakenham, Horsham, Shepparton), Western Australia and Queensland, with flexible workplace delivery for corporate clients.

Product overview

Star Training and Assessing is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 21830) providing over 55 nationally recognised vocational education and training courses across Australia. The portfolio is structured as a unified training service offering multiple course categories including: Traffic Control/Management courses (TC1/TMI1, TC2/TMI2, TMI1 standalone, RPL, Short-Term Low Impact, Utility Workers, Non-Practitioner), Materials Handling equipment courses (Forklift LF/LO licences, Order Picker), Construction and Safety courses (White Card/Construction Induction, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces with Rescue and Breathing Apparatus, Manual Handling), Plant Operations (Earthmoving Plant Tickets, Excavator and Skid Steer for Beginners and Experienced Operators, Vacuum Excavations, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Load and Unload Plant), Emergency Response (First Aid/CPR, First Attack Firefighting), Elevated Work Platforms (EWP >11m Licence, EWP RII, Yellow Card EWPA), and Specialist Safety (Electrical Spotters, Underground Services, Chainsaws, Small Plant and Equipment, Verification of Competency). Training is delivered face-to-face at multiple facilities across Victoria (Derrimut, Rowville, Pakenham, Laverton North), Western Australia, and Queensland, with flexible options including workplace delivery, one-on-one training, and practical demonstrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traffic Control/Management (TC1/TMI1) Combined Course Combined training course for Traffic Controller Level 1 and Traffic Management Implementer Level 1, enabling students to work on Category 1 roads. Includes theory, practical training, and final assessment.
• Traffic Control/Management (TC2/TMI2) Combined Course Combined training course for Traffic Controller Level 2 and Traffic Management Implementer Level 2 (companies only), covering complex traffic management scenarios on Category 2 roads.
• Traffic Management Implementer (TMI1) Course Stand-alone skill set (RIISS00060) for utility industry workers requiring advanced traffic management training. Includes 2-day theory/practical and mandatory field experience.
• TC1/TMI1 Final Practical Assessment Final practical assessment day for students who have completed the theoretical component and field experience requirements for TC1 and TMI1 certification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Traffic Control/Management RPL process for experienced traffic management implementers with recent industry experience to obtain certification through recognition of prior learning.
• Traffic Management for Short-Term Low-Impact Worksites Specialized training for traffic management on short-term, low-impact worksites under the Austroads framework.
• Traffic Management for Utility Workers Training for utility industry workers on traffic management requirements specific to their sector, available from 1st July 2025 under Austroads framework.
• Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuators (TMA) Training Training for operating truck or trailer mounted attenuators under RIIRTM301E unit of competency.
• Forklift Licence to Operate (LF) High-risk work licence training for forklift operation (TLILIC0003). Covers knowledge assessment, calculations, and practical assessment for operating forklift trucks.
• Order Picker Licence (LO) Licence training for operating order picker/stock picker forklifts in warehouse environments.
• Construction Induction (White Card) General construction induction training (CPCWHS1001) required before working on any construction site in Australia. Nationally recognized white card certification.
• First Aid and CPR Nationally recognised first aid training including HLTAID001 (CPR), HLTAID002 (Basic Emergency Life Support), and HLTAID003 (Provide First Aid).
• Elevated Work Platform (>11m) Licence (WP) High-risk work licence for operating boom-type elevating work platforms with a reach over 11 metres.
• Elevated Work Platform (RII) Elevated work platform training under RII resources and infrastructure training package.
• Yellow Card (EWPA) EWPA nationally recognised training program for operating self-propelled boom lifts, scissor lifts, and vertical lifts.
• Working at Heights Training for working safely at heights, including risk assessment and proper use of fall protection equipment.
• Confined Spaces Training for entering and working in confined spaces, including hazard identification and safety procedures.
• Confined Spaces Entry, Rescue and Breathing Apparatus Package Comprehensive package including confined space entry, rescue operations, and breathing apparatus operation with CPR included.
• Electrical Spotters Training for electrical spotters working near powerlines and electrical hazards on work sites.
• Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services Training for identifying, locating, and protecting underground services and utilities during excavation work.
• Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment Training for using fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment in emergency situations.
• Manual Handling Training for safe manual handling techniques to prevent workplace injuries.
• Earthmoving Plant Tickets Training for operating earthmoving plant equipment and obtaining plant operator tickets.
• Excavator and Skid Steer Loader Beginners Course Beginner-level training for operating excavators and skid steer loaders, covering 3 consecutive days of instruction.
• Excavator and Skid Steer Loader for Experienced Operators Advanced training course for operators with existing experience in excavator and skid steer loader operation.
• Load and Unload Plant Training for safely loading and unloading plant and equipment.
• Vacuum Excavations Training for vacuum excavation operations and safe digging practices.
• Horizontal Directional Drilling Training for horizontal directional drilling operations used in utility and infrastructure installation.
• Small Plant and Equipment Training for operating small plant and equipment commonly used in construction and industrial settings.
• Chainsaw Training Training for safe operation of chainsaws in vegetation management and construction.
• Verification of Competency (VOC) Verification of competency assessments for existing workers to confirm their skills and certifications remain current.
• Confined Space Refresher Courses Refresher training for confined space certification renewal.
• Non-Practitioner Courses for Traffic Control/Management Courses for non-practitioners requiring foundational knowledge of traffic control and management.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Traffic Management Companies (Melbourne)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStar Training has partnered with multiple Traffic Management Companies across Melbourne to provide learners the opportunity to complete their practical work placement requirements for TMI1 certification. Learners can complete practical experience on declared TTM Category roads under this partnership arrangement.
• O'Connors Case IH (Horsham)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining venue partnership at O'Connors Case IH dealership in Horsham (423 Western Hwy) for forklift and equipment operator courses, enabling practical training in authentic industrial setting.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Allens Training: National Australian RTO with overlapping high-risk work licence and WHS course portfolio (forklift, EWP, confined spaces, traffic). Directly competes with Star Training in Victoria and across states for both individual and corporate training contracts.
• Site Skills Training: Australian RTO operating multi-state vocational training centres focused on construction, mining, and industrial safety tickets (forklift, EWP, white card, confined spaces). Comparable course mix, fixed-site operating model, and corporate customer base.
• St John Ambulance Australia (Training): National first-aid and WHS training provider delivering HLTAID-level and workplace safety courses across Australia. Directly competes with Star Training's first aid, CPR, and manual handling offerings, with greater brand recognition and donor-supported reach.
• Australia Wide First Aid: Specialist Australian first-aid and CPR RTO delivering nationally recognised HLTAID courses nationwide. Competes head-on with Star Training's first aid/CPR lines and represents the price-aggressive, online-first segment of the same training market.
• Civil Train (Victoria / Australian Civil Construction Industry): Industry-backed training body delivering civil infrastructure skill sets including traffic management and operator tickets. Closely comparable audience (civil contractors) and certification scope (TC/TMI, plant, WHS) to Star Training's core.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE (Technical and Further Education): Public, state-funded vocational education provider covering technical and trades training across Australia. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Star Training's portfolio but operates at government-subsidised price points with significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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