Carey Training

What Carey Training does

Carey Training is an Australian vocational education and training provider operating as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 140100) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Carey Group, a 100% Aboriginal owned business. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in North Plympton, South Australia, with a Western Australian office in Malaga, the company delivers nationally recognized qualifications, pre-employment programs, traineeships, and corporate workforce development services across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. The company's service portfolio spans Certificate I to Diploma-level qualifications in civil construction (plant operations, supervision, foundations), construction trades (carpentry, concreting, roof plumbing), engineering fabrication, business services, leadership and management, and work health and safety, alongside short courses in plant operations (excavator, roller, skid steer, EWP) and safety tickets (White Card, confined spaces, working at heights).

The underlying delivery model is traditional face-to-face vocational education with no documented proprietary technology platform. Training is delivered on-site at employer premises, in classrooms at company or neutral venues, or through formal traineeship and apprenticeship arrangements. The company serves three primary customer segments: employers and organizations seeking workforce development (including large enterprises in mining, construction, energy, and manufacturing), job seekers preparing for careers in mining and civil construction (often in partnership with employment services), and Indigenous Australians seeking culturally appropriate training pathways. Government correctional services in both SA and WA represent a specialized fourth segment.

Carey Training operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales to major employers (Santos, BHP, Newmont Goldcorp, Downer Group, Hansen Yuncken, Intercast & Forge) with channel partnerships through employment services (Workskil Australia) and approved panel provider status for government-funded training programs (CITB in SA, CTF in WA, Jobs and Skills WA). Revenue is generated across five streams: fee-for-service qualifications, government subsidized training, traineeship and apprenticeship delivery, job seeker training, and short course enrollments. Course pricing is unit-based and varies materially by state and subsidy eligibility — for example, a White Card in SA costs $70 with CITB subsidy versus $180 without, while a Skid Steer Loader course runs $1,200 with subsidy versus $2,200 without, and CITB subsidies can reach $3,000 per financial year for eligible persons. Government-funded qualifications are capped at $1,200 per year ($400 for concession holders and 15-24 year-olds).

Name

Carey Training

Legal name

Carey Training Pty Ltd

Website

https://careytraining.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carey Training is an Aboriginal-owned Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 140100) delivering vocational education, pre-employment programs, traineeships, and short courses across construction, mining, and civil infrastructure industries in South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Boilermaking, Pressure Vessels & Tank Fabrication Training (EDAOADAN)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Apprenticeship traineeship programs
• Construction plant operations training
• Indigenous workforce development
• Work health safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Flinders

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. Fee for Service Qualifications: Full-price training delivery for individuals and organizations not accessing government funding, including business, leadership, construction, and work health and safety qualifications.
2. Government Subsidized Training: Revenue from government-funded programs including Jobs and Skills WA, CITB subsidies (SA), and CTF subsidies (WA) that reduce costs for eligible workers and employers in the construction industry.
3. Traineeship and Apprenticeship Delivery: On-the-job training delivery for employees across various industries, funded through government traineeship and apprenticeship arrangements with employers.
4. Job Seeker Training: Pre-employment programs for job seekers preparing for careers in mining and civil construction, often delivered in partnership with employment services providers.
5. Short Course Training: Individual short course enrollments including safety tickets (White Card, Confined Spaces, Working at Heights), plant operation tickets, and specialized construction training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carey Training is an Aboriginal owned and operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 140100) that delivers vocational education and training services across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. Its portfolio spans nationally recognised qualifications (Certificate I to Diploma) in civil construction, carpentry, concreting, roof plumbing, engineering fabrication, business, leadership and management, and work health and safety; short courses in plant operations and safety (White Card, confined spaces, working at heights, skid steer, excavator, roller, EWP, underground services); pre-employment programs, apprenticeships/traineeships, corporate training, Recognition of Prior Learning, skills audits, and training needs analysis.

Product overview

Carey Training is an Aboriginal owned and operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 140100) established in 2002, providing vocational education and training services across South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. The company operates a multi-product service portfolio consisting of core training services (Pre-Employment Training, Apprenticeships/Traineeships, Skills Audit, Training Needs Analysis, Workforce Development, Corporate Training, and Recognition of Prior Learning), short courses (CITB subsidised courses including plant operations, safety training such as confined spaces, working at heights, safety observer/spotter, roller, excavator, skid steer, EWP, and underground services), and nationally recognised qualifications ranging from Certificate I to Diploma levels. Qualifications span construction trades (carpentry, concreting, roof plumbing), civil construction (plant operations, supervision, foundations), engineering fabrication, business services, leadership and management, and work health and safety. The company also specialises in culturally appropriate Indigenous training services. Course delivery includes face-to-face classroom, on-site, traineeship, and fee-for-service models across multiple Australian regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Employment Training Range of pre-employment programs developing employability skills including communication, teamwork, problem solving, planning and initiative, and occupational health and safety, preparing participants for effective workplace transition into mining, construction and civil infrastructure roles.
• Apprenticeships and Traineeships Formal training contracts between employers and trainees/apprentices lasting 12 months to 4 years, leading to nationally recognised qualifications across construction, civil construction, business, engineering and related industries.
• Skills Audit Service identifying current organisational skills and comparing them against competencies required to achieve operational goals and objectives.
• Training Needs Analysis Survey-based process to accurately identify training programs and personal development activities needed by employees to improve efficiency, productivity and workplace satisfaction.
• Workforce Development Training programs addressing skills utilisation, productivity, job design, attraction and retention issues, including upskilling existing staff and training new staff.
• Corporate Training Customised business solutions for workforce and leadership development in work health and safety, business, leadership and management areas.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Quality RPL process to identify skills and knowledge acquired through work experience, formal and informal training, and life experience, with training plans based on identified gaps.
• Indigenous Training Services Culturally appropriate training services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients including pre-employment programs, language/literacy/numeracy support and community-delivered training across South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia.
• CITB Subsidised Short Courses CITB subsidised short courses in plant operations (excavator, loader, grader, roller, skid steer, backhoe), safety (working at heights, confined spaces, traffic management) and observer/spotter roles delivered in South Australia.
• Confined Space Training (RIIWHS202E) One-day unit RIIWHS202E covering entering and working in confined spaces including planning, entry, working, exiting and cleanup. SA Fee: $275 with CITB subsidy or $420 without.
• Work Safely at Heights Training (RIIWHS204E) Unit RIIWHS204E covering safe work at heights including work requirements, accessing and installing equipment, performing work and cleanup. SA Fee: $230 with CITB subsidy or $385 without.
• Skid Steer Loader Operations (RIIMPO318F) Three-day unit RIIMPO318F covering skid steer loader operations in civil construction including pre-operational checks, operating, lifting/carrying materials, attachments, relocation and maintenance. SA Fee: $1,200 with CITB or $2,200 without.
• Excavator Operations (RIIMPO320F) Unit RIIMPO320F covering excavator operations in civil construction including planning, pre-operational checks, operating, lifting/carrying materials, attachments and maintenance.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30820) Nationally recognised qualification reflecting the role of skilled operators with civil construction plant, applying a broad range of skills in varied work contexts. 20 units total.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30920) Nationally recognised qualification reflecting roles of skilled operators in civil construction applying a broad range of skills, covering eight specialist streams including bituminous surfacing, bridge construction, pipe laying, road construction and traffic management. 25 units total.
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction (RII40720) Nationally recognised qualification reflecting roles in supervisory and technical specialist positions in civil construction, with specialisations in Supervision and Operations. 12 units total.
• Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220) Trade qualification for carpenters in residential and commercial workplaces covering setting out, manufacturing, constructing, assembling, installing and repairing timber and non-timber products. 30 units total.
• Certificate III in Concreting (CPC30320) Qualification for concreters in residential and commercial projects, including occupational titles of concreter and concrete tilt panel fabricator. 22 units total.
• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM31922) Qualification defining skills for engineering tradesperson — fabrication in metal, engineering and manufacturing industries including metal fabrication, structural steel erection, sheetmetal work, welding, blacksmithing and surface finishing.
• Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) Qualification reflecting roles in business services with routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks requiring technology and business skills. 13 units total.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520) Qualification reflecting roles of developing and emerging leaders and managers in enterprise and industry contexts, providing leadership, guidance and support to others. 12 units total.
• Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) Qualification reflecting roles applying knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across enterprise and industry contexts.
• Diploma of Work Health and Safety (BSB51319) Qualification reflecting roles coordinating and maintaining WHS programs in organisations, applicable to supervisors and managers with substantial knowledge and skills in WHS contexts. 10 units total.
• Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (BSB41419) Qualification for individuals in WHS roles providing broad technical knowledge and skills with limited responsibility for output of others, applicable to supervisors and WHS personnel. 10 units total.
• Safety Observer/Spotter Training (RIIRTM203E) Short course providing skills and knowledge to work safely as a safety observer/spotter in civil construction including planning, hazard identification and communication. SA Fee: $200 with CITB or $350 without.
• Roller Operations (RIIMPO317F) Five-day unit RIIMPO317F covering roller operations in civil construction including planning, pre-operational checks, attachments, operating, relocating and maintenance. SA Fee: $500 with CITB or $1,500 without.
• Elevating Work Platform Operations Under 11 Metres (RIIHAN301E) Unit RIIHAN301E covering operation of elevating work platforms under 11 metres including planning, working from platform, maintenance and cleanup. SA Fee: $440 with CITB or $660 without.
• Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services (RIICCM202E) Unit RIICCM202E covering skills and knowledge to identify, locate and protect underground services. SA Fee: $155 with CITB or $335 without.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improved employee productivity and quicker skills application in workplace
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Department for Correctional Services (SA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for correctional services training programs in South Australia, supporting inmate rehabilitation and pre-release employment preparation.
• Workskil AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment services provider partnership delivering pre-employment training programs, particularly for Indigenous job seekers, with award-winning outcomes.
• SA ConstructsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction industry association partner supporting training delivery and industry connections in South Australia.
• City of MelvillesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government partner for workforce development and training initiatives in Western Australia.
• BHPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor mining company sponsor providing support for training programs and Indigenous workforce development initiatives.
• Downer GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil construction company partner for workforce training and development programs.
• Hansen YunckencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company partner for training delivery and workforce development.
• Newmont GoldcorpsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMining company partner for training and Indigenous workforce development programs.
• Department of Corrective Services (WA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for correctional services training in Western Australia, supporting employment preparation for offenders.
• Zancott RecruitmentsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndigenous labour supplier and recruitment partner connecting training participants with employment opportunities in mining and construction.
• CTF (Construction Training Fund)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWA government training fund providing subsidies for construction industry worker training, reducing costs for eligible participants.
• CITB (Construction Industry Training Board)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSA government training body providing subsidies up to $3,000 per financial year for construction industry training.
• Main Roads WAsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government road authority partner for infrastructure sector training and workforce development.
• FusominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial vehicle company partner for industry training initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Site Skills Training: Australian RTO specialising in construction, mining, and industrial safety short courses with multiple state campuses. Highly comparable to Carey's plant operations and safety ticket portfolio.
• Australian Training Company: RTO delivering apprenticeships, traineeships and workforce development for mining, construction, and manufacturing employers. Directly comparable to Carey's employer-led workforce delivery model.
• Marr Mooditj Training: Aboriginal-owned RTO delivering pre-employment, health, and community services training across NSW. Directly comparable to Carey Training in Indigenous-focused vocational delivery and government-subsidised course mix.
• Transform Training: WA-based RTO focused on construction, civil construction, and plant operation training. Competes directly with Carey's WA office in the same Certificate III and short course categories.
• Ironwood Institute: Adelaide-based RTO delivering construction, civil construction, and engineering qualifications in SA. Competes for the same SA traineeship and government-funded enrolments as Carey.

Broad incumbents

• MEGT (Australia): Large Australian Group Training Organisation managing apprentices and trainees across construction, mining, and manufacturing. Comparable business model to Carey's traineeship/apprenticeship delivery.
• North Metropolitan TAFE (WA): Major WA public TAFE delivering Certificate III/IV civil construction and plant operation qualifications. Competes for the same government-subsidised enrolments as Carey in Western Australia.
• TAFE South Australia: Public TAFE providing subsidised vocational qualifications across SA including construction, trades and safety. Comparable to Carey's qualification stack but operates at much larger scale as a public incumbent.

Regional players

• Master Builders SA (Training): Industry association training arm delivering construction apprenticeships and short courses in SA. Comparable employer-funded channel and CITB-subsidised course mix to Carey's construction offering.
• Kimberley Training Institute: WA regional RTO delivering vocational training including construction, mining pre-employment, and Indigenous community programs. Comparable in regional/Indigenous training focus to Carey's NT/WA footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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