Time Education & Training

What Time Education & Training does

Time Education & Training Pty Ltd is a South Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40058) that has delivered vocational education and training for over 25 years since its 1998 founding as H.R.D. – Heidt Resource Development. The company is co-owned and co-led by founders Diane Godwin-Heidt and John Heidt, who also serve as co-Chief Executive Officers, and operates from a single state-of-the-art campus at Mile End in Adelaide, with stated national delivery capacity. It is privately held with no external investment or parent company.

The product portfolio is built around nationally accredited qualifications at Certificate III, Certificate IV, and Diploma levels across seven training packages spanning Training and Assessment, Aged Care and Disability, Early Childhood Education and Care, Healthcare (Sterilisation Services, Operating Theatre Technician), Business, Leadership and Management, Human Resources, Work Health and Safety, and Supply Chain Operations. Short courses (First Aid HLTAID011, CPR HLTAID009, Manual Handling Refresher), customised corporate training programs, and traineeship arrangements through Contract of Training with the SA Government complete the catalogue. Delivery is face-to-face classroom-based at the Mile End facility, supplemented by mandatory work placements (for example, at Gawler Health Service and Calvary Central Districts Hospital) and a dedicated Simulated Home/Practical Skills Lab for the aged care, disability, and health streams.

The business model combines individual learner course fees, SA Government subsidised training through Skills SA, and bespoke corporate training contracts. Sales are led by dedicated Client Relationship Managers targeting both individual enrolments and enterprise/government clients; named customers span SA Water, Nyrstar, Datacom, InHome Care SA, Emali Early Learning, Calvary Central Districts Hospital, Statewide Appliance Spares, and Home2Home Early Education and Care. Marketing is primarily organic, anchored on the time.net.au website, email newsletter, monthly 'Coffee and Chat' community events, and referral networks, with industry memberships (ICN Gateway, TACTIC) supporting enterprise pipeline. Student outcomes reported by NCVER for 2025 are 94.9% satisfied with training, 92.4% with facilities, and 93.2% with support services.

Name

Time Education & Training

Legal name

Time Education & Training Pty Ltd

Website

https://time.net.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Time Education & Training is a privately held South Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40058) delivering nationally accredited vocational qualifications, short courses, corporate training, and traineeships across aged care, disability, early childhood education, health, business, and leadership sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Workplace Compliance & Professional Responsibility (Ethics, Harassment Prevention, Safety Basics) (EDAAAKAK), Curriculum & Pedagogy Training (Play-Based, Emergent, Literacy/Numeracy) (EDACAIAE), Child Development, Behavior Guidance & Trauma-Informed Practice Training (EDACAIAG)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Aged care training
• Disability support courses
• Corporate workforce training
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Mile End

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Qualification Course Fees: Revenue from nationally accredited qualifications including Certificates III and IV, and Diplomas across various industry sectors. Fees vary by qualification; some eligible for SA Government subsidy.
2. Short Course Fees: Revenue from non-qualification short courses including First Aid (HLTAID011), CPR (HLTAID009), and Manual Handling Refresher training.
3. Corporate Training Programs: Customised corporate training programs for organisations including pre-designed programs (Trainer and Assessor, Leadership Development, Root Cause Analysis, Mentoring, Undertaking Projects) that can be tailored to specific organisational requirements.
4. SA Government Subsidised Training: Revenue from government-subsidised qualifications through Skills SA for eligible candidates, including various aged care, disability, health, and early childhood education qualifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Time Education & Training is a South Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 40058) delivering nationally accredited vocational qualifications (Certificates III, IV and Diplomas) across Training & Assessment, Aged Care, Disability, Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Business, Leadership, HR, WHS and Supply Chain sectors. The company also delivers non-accredited short courses in First Aid, CPR and Manual Handling, customised corporate training programs and traineeships, with face-to-face classroom delivery from its Mile End facility supplemented by workplace-based training and work placements.

Product overview

Time Education & Training is a South Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40058) providing vocational education and training services through a unified training delivery platform. The company's product portfolio consists of nationally accredited qualifications at Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma levels across multiple industry sectors including Training & Assessment, Aged Care/Disability, Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Business, Leadership, Human Resources, and Work Health & Safety. Short courses in First Aid, CPR and Manual Handling are offered alongside corporate training programs (Trainer and Assessor, Leadership Development, Root Cause Analysis, Mentoring, Undertaking Projects) and traineeship arrangements. All offerings operate under the same RTO registration and compliance framework, with face-to-face classroom delivery from their Mile End facilities supplemented by work placements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
• Upgrade to TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Upgrade program for existing holders of TAE40116 or TAE40110 to the current TAE40122 version, assisting participants in meeting new Standards for RTOs.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) Reflects the role of workers providing person-centred support in community and/or residential settings for people requiring assistance due to ageing, disability or other reasons. Includes mandatory 120-hour work placement. Options: Ageing, Disability, or Ageing & Disability specialisations.
• Individual Support – Ageing Skill Set (CHCSS00129) Reflects skills and knowledge for the aged care sector including supporting people with dementia, palliative care, and providing individualised personal care support.
• Individual Support – Disability Skill Set (CHCSS00130) Reflects skills and knowledge for the disability sector including supporting community participation, strengths-based skill development, and working effectively in disability support.
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30125) The minimum requirement to work as an Educator within regulated children's education and care services in Australia. Includes mandatory 160-hour work placement.
• Certificate IV in Human Resource Management (BSB40420) Develops skills in HR functions including industrial relations, employment regulations, recruitment and onboarding. Comprises 12 units (6 core, 6 elective).
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (HLT37015) Reflects the role of those responsible for sterilisation of reusable instruments in healthcare settings, including cleaning, inspecting, packaging, and distribution. Includes two-week vocational work placement.
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance – Operating Theatre Technician (HLT33115) Reflects the role of those supporting surgical and operating theatre team functions, including patient preparation and instrument and theatre preparation.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520) Reflects skills for developing and emerging leaders and managers responsible for organising and monitoring team output. Comprises 12 units (5 core, 7 elective).
• Manual Handling Refresher Non-accredited 3.5-hour program refreshing knowledge of assisting individuals with mobility needs, covering walking transfers, stand lifts, full sling lifters, bed manoeuvres, and car transfers.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) Covers necessary skills and knowledge to provide first aid response in community and workplace settings, aligned with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) Covers skills and knowledge to perform CPR in various situations including community and workplace settings, aligned with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
• Trainer and Assessor Program Corporate training program for organisations requiring staff to train and assess competency of others within the workplace.
• Leadership Development Program Corporate training program helping emerging and experienced leaders build practical workplace skills applicable immediately.
• Root Cause Analysis Program Corporate training program helping organisations identify underlying causes of workplace issues, improve safety and prevent recurring problems.
• Mentoring Program Corporate training program using mentoring as a tool for discovering, recognising, promoting and realising talent within organisations.
• Undertaking Projects Program Corporate training program developing skills for delivering small projects or contributing to larger projects with focus on objectives and deliverables.
• Customised Corporate Training Customised corporate training programs for organisations of all sizes and industries, incorporating short courses (accredited or non-accredited) or whole qualifications, delivered as dedicated sessions for specific teams.
• Traineeships On-the-job training combined with nationally recognised qualifications as part of employment, available at Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma levels with government financial incentives available.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94.9% of students were satisfied with their training (NCVER 2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ICN GatewayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium Member of the Gateway by ICN (Industry Capability Network). Allows connection with major project proponents and procurement opportunities across Australia.
• TACTICminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrent TACTIC Member - an independent, member-driven organisation strengthening the Upper Spencer Gulf region by fast-tracking connections between local suppliers and major project proponents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves19 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Open Colleges: Large privately owned Australian RTO delivering many of the same qualifications (aged care, ECE, business) online. Directly comparable in private-ownership and course portfolio, but competing on online delivery and national reach.
• Foundation Education: Private Australian RTO offering aged care, community services, and business qualifications online. Comparable in course mix and target learner segments, especially in CHC33021 Individual Support and CHC30125 Early Childhood Education.
• UNE Partnerships: Private RTO affiliated with the University of New England delivering vocational and professional development programs, including aged care, leadership, and TAE qualifications. Comparable private-RTO model with national scope.
• TAFE SA: South Australia's public TAFE, the most direct competitor in Time's home market. Delivers many of the same VET qualifications (CHC33021, CHC30125, BSB40520) with heavier government subsidies and a broader campus footprint.
• Australian Institute of Management (AIM): National private RTO focused on leadership, management, HR, and business training. Directly competes with Time's BSB40520 Leadership and Management, BSB40420 HR Management, and corporate leadership programs.
• Chisholm Institute: Large Victorian TAFE delivering a comparable VET portfolio across aged care, disability, ECE, business, and leadership qualifications. Direct peer in course mix and target market, though operating in a different state.

Emerging players

• Integral Education Australia: Mid-sized private RTO delivering VET qualifications with national online reach. Comparable in size, ownership profile, and course mix, particularly in aged care and community services.
• Salford College: Private RTO based in Adelaide offering aged care, community services, and business qualifications. Direct local geographic overlap in South Australia, with similar size and target learner segments.
• William Angliss Institute: Specialist TAFE focused on hospitality, cookery, and tourism training. Overlaps with Time's hospitality-adjacent short courses and Chef Ben Rogers / Oonagh Antonello's domain expertise, but not a direct competitor in Time's core CHC/BSB/TAE courses.

Others

• Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) Training: Industry association providing leadership, management, and WHS training to employer members. Not a direct VET competitor but competes for the same corporate training budget as Time's customised programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4q9hXJ3ElBgLy27sx2AgSQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/TimePtyLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/time-education-and-training
• Instagraminstagram.com/timeptyltd
• Xx.com/TimePtyLtd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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