Envirotech Education

What Envirotech Education does

Envirotech Education Pty Ltd is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 31871, CRICOS 03094J) headquartered in Miami, Gold Coast, Queensland, founded in 2008 and operating with 101-250 employees. It delivers nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualifications from Certificate III to Diploma level across four study areas: Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration (its core differentiator, where it is the only RTO in the world offering Certificate III in the field and Australia's Marine VET IP Holder), Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Sustainability/Sustainable Operations, and Business/Hospitality/Event/Leadership/Project Management diplomas. The portfolio includes a dedicated Indigenous Marine diploma variant aligned with cultural protocols and Indigenous land and sea management pathways, and a mandatory Vocational Industry Placement (VIP) component.

The company runs on a Nationally Recognised VET delivery platform that combines a proprietary eLearning platform with a real-time student dashboard, Microsoft Teams-based student collaboration and teleconference support, and HubSpot for consultation booking. Revenue is generated through domestic tuition (often funded via the Australian Government's VET Student Loans program for eligible Diploma-level students) and international student tuition (fees $9,750-$13,000), supplemented by non-tuition fees such as enrollment, materials, payment plan, and culinary kit fees. Go-to-market combines a global network of 54 registered education agents across countries including Brazil, Hong Kong, Italy, Lithuania, and Australia, an inside sales and consultation team processing offers and CoEs, direct website enrollment for both domestic and international applicants, and participation in international education and marine conservation forums. Envirotech holds a Level 1 Risk Rating from the Department of Immigration and a seven-year RTO/CRICOS registration renewal through 9 February 2033, the latter representing a material de-risking of its long-term operating authority.

Name

Envirotech Education

Legal name

Envirotech Education Pty Ltd

Website

https://envirotech.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Envirotech Education is an Australian Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally recognised vocational qualifications in marine habitat conservation and restoration, ecosystem management, sustainability, and business/hospitality to domestic and international students across a 54-agent global recruitment network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Marine conservation courses
• Sustainability training programs
• Hospitality management diploma
• Registered training organisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Burleigh Heads

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: Revenue from tuition fees charged to Australian domestic students for vocational education courses. Payment plans available including monthly installments.
2. International Student Tuition: Revenue from tuition fees charged to international students studying on student visas. CRICOS registered provider with fees ranging from $9,750 to $13,000 depending on course.
3. VET Student Loans (VSL): Australian Government income contingent loan program that assists eligible students to pay tuition fees for approved Diploma level courses and above. Loan limit applies with 20% loan fee for non-subsidised courses.
4. Non-Tuition Fees: Additional fees including enrollment fee (once per course), VET materials fee, payment plan fee, and optional purchases such as Cookery Chef Tool Kit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Envirotech Education is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses to both domestic and international students. Its core offerings span marine habitat conservation and restoration, conservation and ecosystem management, sustainable operations, hospitality management, event management, leadership and management, and project management at Certificate III, Certificate IV, and Diploma levels. The company is the world's only provider of the Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration and holds proprietary Marine VET IP in Australia.

Product overview

Envirotech Education is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) offering Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses for both domestic and international students. The portfolio comprises 12 distinct vocational qualifications across four study areas: Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration (Certificate III, Certificate IV, and Diploma including an Indigenous-specific pathway), Conservation and Ecosystem Management (Certificate III, Certificate IV, and Diploma), Business/Innovation/Sustainability (Diplomas in Sustainable Operations, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Leadership and Management, and Project Management). The company holds unique positioning as the world's only provider of the Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration and is Australia's Marine VET IP Holder. Programs are supported by VET Student Loans for eligible domestic students and include a mandatory Vocational Industry Placement (VIP) component for practical industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate III in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration A 19-unit vocational qualification providing skills in marine conservation and restoration, including coral nursery restoration, mangrove projects, coastal dune rehabilitation, and benthic monitoring techniques. Envirotech is the only RTO in the world offering this course. Targets domestic and international students pursuing careers in marine conservation.
• Certificate IV in Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration A 22-unit qualification (5 core, 17 elective) covering specialised skills programs including seagrass, seaweeds, kelp forest, coral, mangroves, coastal dunes, shellfish, blue carbon, marine animal rehabilitation, and marine/coastal project management. Targets students seeking advanced technical marine conservation skills.
• Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration A 22-unit diploma providing specialised knowledge and skills in marine conservation management for blue carbon seascapes and traditional ecosystems, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals 4, 8, 13, and 14. Targets students pursuing senior or management-level roles in marine conservation.
• Diploma of Marine Habitat Conservation and Restoration (Indigenous) A community-focused version of the Marine Habitat diploma with 78 or 52-week duration options, designed for Indigenous land and sea management and negotiated outcomes for Country. Targets Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners and their communities.
• Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management A 40-week qualification covering land rehabilitation, national parks work, revegetation, earthworks conservation, mined land rehabilitation, and marine monitoring assistant roles. Targets students pursuing entry-level conservation careers.
• Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management A comprehensive qualification equipping individuals with advanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge for supervisory or technical roles in ecosystem protection, land management, and environmental conservation. Targets students seeking technical/supervisory roles.
• Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management A 10-unit diploma reflecting skills and knowledge for skilled paraprofessional work in conservation and ecosystem management, with specialisations in indigenous land management, ecosystem restoration, parks management, and wildlife management. Targets students pursuing paraprofessional conservation roles.
• Diploma of Sustainable Operations A 58-week diploma (16 units) teaching students to identify sustainability issues and improve sustainability performance across economic, social, and environmental dimensions of business operations. Targets students pursuing careers in sustainability management.
• Diploma of Hospitality Management A 62-week (or 58-week accelerated) diploma with 28 units providing technical hospitality business skills for senior-level management roles, including culinary, events, and accommodation operations. Targets students pursuing senior hospitality careers.
• Diploma of Event Management A 20-unit diploma covering broad event-related skills for planning, coordinating, and delivering event operations across conferences, exhibitions, community, cultural, sporting, and tourism events. Targets students pursuing event management careers.
• Diploma of Leadership and Management A 58-week diploma (12 units) reflecting the role of individuals applying knowledge and skills in leadership and management across enterprise and industry contexts, covering team effectiveness and operational planning. Targets students pursuing management careers across industries.
• Diploma of Project Management A diploma covering project management skills across various industry sectors, including project scope, time, quality, cost, human resources, risk, and integration management. Targets students pursuing project management careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nationally recognised qualifications aligned with Australian Qualifications Framework from Certificate III to Diploma level
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NIB (OSHC Provider)coreOthersNIB is an approved Overseas Student Health Cover provider. Envirotech Education holds service agreements with NIB and Medibank to assist international students with arranging mandatory OSHC policies required for student visa applications and Confirmation of Enrolment issuance.
• Medibank (OSHC Provider)coreOthersMedibank is an approved Overseas Student Health Cover provider. Service agreements in place to help international students arrange mandatory OSHC coverage as required for student visa conditions.
• Department of Home AffairscoreOthersGovernment regulatory body overseeing migration agents and student visa requirements. Envirotech directs students to official Department resources for immigration information and verifies agent compliance with Migration Act 1958 requirements.
• Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)coreOthersNational regulator for vocational education and training. Renewed Envirotech's RTO registration for 7 years (until February 2033), confirming continued authority to deliver nationally recognised training.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium: Townsville-based aquarium and education centre delivering marine conservation learning experiences; partial overlap with Envirotech's marine habitat curriculum and a potential adjacent destination for marine-focused students.

Others

• Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: Australian Government regulator and educator delivering marine park education, training, and outreach. Comparable as an environmental-education stakeholder rather than a competitor, but influential in shaping marine curriculum standards.
• Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS): Australia's tropical marine science agency that conducts research and delivers capability-building programs adjacent to marine conservation; relevant adjacent capability rather than direct vocational competitor.

Direct peers

• Holmesglen Institute: Major Melbourne-based VET provider with CRICOS registration delivering hospitality, business, and sustainability qualifications at the same AQF levels as Envirotech's diploma stack.
• Box Hill Institute: Large Victorian VET provider with international student pathways and a comparable mix of business, hospitality, and sustainability diplomas, competing for international enrolments under the same CRICOS regime.
• Australian Maritime College (University of Tasmania): Australia's dedicated maritime vocational and higher-education provider, a direct competitor in marine-related vocational pathways and an obvious analogue for Envirotech's marine conservation stack.
• TAFE NSW: Major Australian VET provider and CRICOS-registered institution delivering nationally recognised training in environmental, marine, business, and hospitality disciplines, competing for both domestic and international student enrollments.
• TAFE Queensland: Largest publicly funded VET provider in Queensland and the most direct competitor to Envirotech across marine, conservation, hospitality, business, and project management qualifications delivered under the same Australian Qualifications Framework.

Broad incumbents

• Charles Darwin University: Dual-sector university and VET provider with strong conservation, environmental science, and Indigenous pathways — a broader incumbent that overlaps with Envirotech on marine/conservation and Indigenous education programs.
• James Cook University: Queensland-based university with deep specialisation in marine biology and tropical environment research; overlaps with Envirotech's marine habitat conservation IP at the higher-education layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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