1300apprentice

What 1300apprentice does

1300apprentice is a privately held Australian Group Training Organisation (GTO), founded in 1985 and headquartered in Sydney (Burwood), that acts as the legal employer of apprentices and trainees and places them with host employers across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and Queensland. The company operates in a B2B2C intermediary model — directly recruiting, employing, and managing vocational trainees (paying wages, superannuation, and TAFE/RTO fees on behalf of the apprentice) while arranging placements and rotations with the company's 200+ host employers across 40 vocational areas spanning automotive, building and construction, electrical and electrotechnology, engineering, horticulture, and various traineeship streams in business, IT, financial services, transport and logistics. Revenue derives from two streams: Australian government training subsidies and incentives for eligible placements, and employer service fees covering recruitment, ongoing apprentice and trainee management, mentoring, and (in some cases) permanent placement conversion.

The company's technology stack consists of an apprenticeship and traineeship management platform featuring an online applicant portal, online registration system, and employer matching functionality, supported by dedicated Apprentice and Trainee Officers providing in-person support. Its go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to employers through field officers and industry-association partnerships, event-driven outreach at major NSW and ACT career expos (Canberra, Greater Sydney, Illawarra, Western Sydney), and community-led candidate pipelines via schools, Indigenous employment initiatives, women-in-trades programs, and mature-age apprenticeship pathways. Specialized lines include Australian School-Based Apprenticeships (ASBA/SBAT), a First Nations Employment Program (with 400+ Aboriginal apprentices/trainees supported), a Women in Trades program (aligned with NAWIC Vision 2025), Mature Age Apprenticeships, an Out-of-Trade apprentices support program, and a Contract Labour fee-for-service offering. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional shareholders, no public funding history, and operates in partnership with NSW TAFE, Canberra Institute of Technology (where it has a co-located office), the NSW Department of Industry, and an extensive network of industry associations including AIRAH, NAWIC, SALT, and Tradeswomen Australia.

Name

1300apprentice

Legal name

1300apprentice

Website

https://1300apprentice.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1300apprentice is an Australian Group Training Organisation, founded in 1985, that directly employs apprentices and trainees and places them with 200+ host employers across 40 vocational areas in NSW, ACT, Victoria, and Queensland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Employment Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Temporary Help Services (561320), Human Resources Consulting Services (541612)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehousing, Distribution & Material Handling Staffing (BPACAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Technical Direct Hire (IT, Engineering, Finance, Healthcare) (BPACAFAC), Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards Advisory (BPACAJAG)

Keywords

• Group training organisation
• Apprenticeship recruitment
• Trade traineeship programs
• Vocational employment services
• Workforce skills development

Headquarters

HQ city

Burwood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apprentice and Trainee Employment Management: 1300apprentice acts as the legal employer of apprentices and trainees, paying wages and claiming government incentives and subsidies for eligible placements. Revenue derived from government training subsidies and employer service fees.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

1300apprentice is a Group Training Organisation that directly employs apprentices and trainees, then places them with host employers across 40 vocational areas (automotive, construction, electrical, engineering, horticulture, business, IT, logistics). The company acts as the legal employer, managing wages, superannuation, TAFE/RTO fees, WHS, and ongoing mentoring, while providing employers with recruitment, host rotation, and workforce development services.

Product overview

1300apprentice is a Group Training Organisation (GTO) offering a portfolio of vocational education and employment services centered around apprenticeships, traineeships, and contract labour solutions. The core offering consists of paid trade apprenticeships across five major industry streams (Automotive, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electrotechnology, Engineering, and Horticulture) and traineeships spanning business, IT, and services sectors. Additional specialized programs include First Nations Employment, Women in Trades, Mature Age Apprenticeships, and Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA/SBAT). The company also provides contract labour and employer services for businesses seeking workforce solutions. All programs include employer matching, wage management, TAFE/RTO fee coverage, and ongoing apprentice/trainee officer support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apprenticeships Paid trade apprenticeships across automotive, building & construction, electrical, engineering, horticulture, and school-based programs. Apprentices earn wages while training with host employers over approximately 4 years.
• Traineeships Traineeship programs spanning business administration, financial services, IT, property services, transport & logistics, and horticulture. Programs typically completed over 1-2 years with on-the-job training.
• Contract Labour Labour hire solutions providing flexible staffing for employers including casual labour, view-to-permanent options for up to 6 months, and fee-for-service placements.
• Employer Services Comprehensive recruitment and management services for employers including apprentice & trainee management, permanent recruitment, and mentoring services to help businesses build their workforce.
• First Nations Employment Program Specialized employment pathway program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into apprenticeships and traineeships, with dedicated Indigenous Identified positions.
• Women in Trades Program Support program for women entering non-traditional trade careers in construction, electrotechnology, and automotive, with mentorship and access to industry networks.
• Mature Age Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programs for adults aged 21 and over seeking career changes or upskilling, with no upper age limit and financial support options available.
• Out of Trade Apprentices Support Support services for apprentices who need to find a new host employer due to their previous employer no longer being able to maintain employment.
• Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBA/SBAT) School-based apprenticeship and traineeship programs allowing Year 11-12 students to commence nationally recognized qualifications while completing their HSC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% employment rate for VET graduates completing apprenticeship/traineeship
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIRAH (Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner1300apprentice partners with AIRAH to support the next generation of HVAC&R professionals. Partnership includes free student membership brochure and collaborative efforts to attract apprentices to the air conditioning and refrigeration trade.
• NSW TAFEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Registered Training Organisation partner for delivering apprenticeship qualifications across automotive, construction, electrical, engineering, and horticulture trades.
• Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTO partner for ACT region delivering apprenticeship and traineeship qualifications, with dedicated office space at CIT Bruce campus.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting women entering construction trades through advocacy, events (Trade BBQ breakfasts), and mentorship programs.
• SALT AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation partnership supporting women in trades initiatives and career pathways.
• Tradeswomen AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting women pursuing non-traditional trade careers.
• The Landscape AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership for horticulture apprenticeships and career development.
• Australian Apprenticeships PathwaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for attracting apprenticeship candidates through national apprenticeship pathways platform.
• Apprentice Employment Network NSW/ACT (NAEN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership network of Group Training Organisations advocating for apprenticeships and sharing best practices in the sector.
• Australian College of Commerce and Management (ACCM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTO partner for business and administration traineeships, with collaborative success stories of trainees completing qualifications.
• NSW Department of IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership for apprenticeship incentive programs and policy alignment in NSW.
• MTA NSW (Motor Trade Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership supporting automotive apprentices and employers in NSW.
• Comtech TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRTO partner for technology and telecommunications training.
• Workplace Learning NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting workplace learning and apprenticeships.
• MWLP Linking YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment and learning partnership.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BUSY At Work: Australian Group Training Organisation and employment services provider placing apprentices and trainees across multiple trades and industries. Comparable GTO operating model with host employer relationships and government-aligned programs.
• Sarina Russo Group: Large Australian employment, training, and apprenticeship services group operating across traineeships, apprenticeships, and skills training. Overlapping customer base of job seekers and employers with comparable fee-funded pathways.
• MEGT (Australia): One of Australia's largest Group Training Organisations, operating nationally across multiple trades and traineeships with a comparable GTO model of direct employment and host placement. Directly comparable in business model, employer matching, and government incentive capture.
• AFL SportsReady: Australian Group Training Organisation providing apprenticeship and traineeship pathways across sports, events, and broader industries. Compares on the GTO direct-employment model and host employer placement approach.
• MAX Solutions: Australian employment services provider delivering apprenticeship, traineeship, and workforce solutions to employers and job seekers, including disadvantaged cohorts. Comparable hybrid GTO/employment services model with national reach.
• Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN): National network of Apprenticeship Support Network Providers delivering sign-up, support, and training services to Australian apprentices and employers. Operates in the same apprenticeship placement and support category as 1300apprentice.

Others

• NSW Department of Industry (Apprenticeship Policy Body): Government counterpart and policy/funder for apprenticeship incentive programs in NSW. Not a commercial peer, but a critical ecosystem partner whose policy decisions directly affect 1300apprentice's revenue model.

Regional players

• CVGT Australia: Australian employment services and GTO providing apprenticeship and traineeship placements, primarily across regional Victoria and Tasmania. Comparable GTO operating model with regional geographic focus different from 1300apprentice's NSW/ACT anchor.

Broad incumbents

• Motor Traders' Association of NSW (MTA NSW): Industry association and registered training organization supporting automotive apprentices and employers in NSW. Comparable in automotive apprenticeship pathway support, though operates as an industry body rather than a pure GTO.
• TAFE NSW: Largest public vocational education provider in NSW and 1300apprentice's core RTO partner for delivering apprenticeship qualifications. Comparable as a training delivery channel but operates at vastly broader scale across general vocational education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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