Astra Group Services

What Astra Group Services does

Astra Group Services Pty Ltd is a Brisbane-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31544) founded in 2006 that delivers vocational education and training across civil construction, mining, landscape construction, height safety, confined space, transport, and workplace health and safety. Its product portfolio spans nationally recognised qualifications (Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations, Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision, Certificate III in Landscape Construction, Certificate IV and Diploma of Work Health and Safety), mandatory short courses (White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Standard 11 Mining Induction), high-risk work licences, and advanced risk management credentials (S123, G2, G3, G7). Training is delivered face-to-face at purpose-built facilities in Brendale (including a dedicated height safety training centre with telecom towers, suspended bridge, scaffold, and confined space structures), Dakabin (Landscape School), Yeerongpilly, and Meadowbrook, with an additional Emerald site in Central Queensland and mobile on-site delivery across Australia.

The technology backbone is the Axcelerate student management platform for enrolment, assessments, and certificate verification, supplemented by 150+ eLearning modules delivered through a partnership with Kognent, and Humm for installment payments. The business operates four interlocking revenue streams: one-time course fees (A$159–A$595 for short courses, scaling to A$11,200 for full apprenticeships), government-subsidised training under Skills Assure Supplier (SAS), Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), Career Start, and BERT funding schemes, RPL assessments (A$85–A$3,400), and B2B compliance consulting covering training framework design, safety management systems, and audit services.

Customers span enterprise (BHP, Coles, Ventia, Liebherr, VISY, UnityWater, Yancoal, Sedgman, NHVR, Radlink Communications, Acrow Engineering, Lite N Easy), local and state government (Brisbane City Council, City of Moreton Bay, Central Highlands Regional Council), and individual learners paying directly or via government subsidies. Distribution is dual-channel: B2B direct sales (phone, email, online enquiry) for enterprise contracts, plus a self-serve online portal and face-to-face facilities for individual enrolments. The company is independently Australian-owned and operated, with Ben Jones as Managing Director.

Name

Astra Group Services

Legal name

Astra Group Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://astragroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Astra Group Services is a Brisbane-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31544) delivering vocational training and compliance consulting to civil construction, mining, landscape construction, transport, and government sectors across Australia. It offers nationally recognised qualifications, short courses, and apprenticeships through purpose-built facilities and government-funded programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Workplace safety courses
• Civil construction training
• Mining induction training
• Height safety courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany Creek

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees (Short Courses): One-time fees for short skills programs and individual courses ranging from $159 to $595. Payment plans available through Humm.
2. Apprenticeship Programs: Government-subsidised apprenticeship programs under Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) initiative. Employers or individuals pay co-contribution fees while Queensland Government subsidises training costs.
3. RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): Fees for recognition of prior learning assessments ranging from $85 to $3,400 depending on experience, skills, and access to workplace evidence.
4. Government Funding Programs: Revenue through Queensland Government subsidised training including Career Start, CSQ funding initiative, and BERT funding for eligible persons and employers.
5. Consulting Services: Risk management strategy, consulting, audit and compliance services for organisations. Design, development, implementation, maintenance and compliance monitoring of Training Frameworks and Safety and Health Management Systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Astra Group Services is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31544) delivering nationally recognised vocational qualifications, short courses, and safety inductions across civil construction, mining, landscape construction, height safety, confined space, and workplace health and safety sectors. The company combines face-to-face training at purpose-built facilities in Brisbane with on-site delivery across Australia, online and blended learning, apprenticeships, and RPL pathways, supplemented by compliance consulting services for training framework and safety management system design.

Product overview

ASTRA Group Services is a Brisbane-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31544) offering a comprehensive portfolio of vocational education and training services. Their product suite centers on industry-specific courses across civil construction, mining, landscape construction, height safety, confined space, workplace health and safety, and high-risk work licensing. The core offerings include nationally recognised qualifications (Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations, Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision, Certificate III in Landscape Construction), short skills programs (White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry), and specialised mining credentials (Standard 11 Mining Induction, S123 Site Safety Supervisor, G2/G3 Risk Management). ASTRA differentiates through practical simulation-based training at purpose-built facilities including a dedicated height safety training centre with multiple structures, and a landscape school in North Brisbane. The company also provides compliance consulting services for organisations needing training frameworks and safety management systems. Training delivery spans face-to-face, online, virtual classroom, on-site, traineeships, and apprenticeships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Construction White Card (CPCWHS1001) Mandatory entry-level course required before working on any Australian construction site. Covers WHS fundamentals, risk awareness, hazard identification, and compliance, delivered as 1-day face-to-face training for $159.00.
• Remove Non-Friable Asbestos Certification (CPCCDE3014) 1-day hands-on simulation training for safely removing and disposing of non-friable asbestos in accordance with Queensland legislation. Required for workers removing 10m² or more of Class B asbestos. Standard price $349.00 or $50.00 under CSQ funding.
• Identify, Locate and Protect Underground Services (RIICCM202E) 1-day practical training course at Brendale, Brisbane teaching how to read service plans, use service locators, apply marking techniques, and protect underground assets including electricity, gas, telecommunications and water. Includes training on the Before You Dig Australia (BYDA) system. Priced at $365.00.
• Work Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204E) 1-day practical training delivered at ASTRA's state-of-the-art height safety facility in Brendale, covering fall prevention, fall arrest and restraint systems, equipment inspection, and emergency rescue procedures. Priced at $249.00.
• Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30820) Industry-standard trade qualification for mobile plant equipment operators in civil construction, earthmoving and quarrying. Delivered as an apprenticeship (up to 3 years) or RPL pathway for experienced operators. Co-contribution from $1,488 per apprentice; full course fee $11,200.00 under SAS.
• Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision (RII40720) Advanced qualification for aspiring and existing supervisors in civil construction, quarrying, and earthmoving sectors covering leadership, safety management, and site coordination. Available as 12-week intensive or 12-month progressive delivery from $4,100.00.
• Work Readiness Program 4-week hands-on practical program at ASTRA's purpose-built Landscape School in Dakabin for new-to-industry or unemployed individuals to gain foundational skills in landscaping and greens maintenance, including employer meet opportunities. Priced at $950.00.
• Certificate III in Landscape Construction (AHC30921) Industry-standard qualification for landscape construction delivered through ASTRA's purpose-built Landscape School in North Brisbane, covering hardscape features, soil preparation, planting, irrigation, and QBCC licensing pathway. $0 for eligible under-25s; from $1,750 for other eligible apprentices; full price from $5,990.00.
• Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (RIIWHS202E) 1-day practical training for safely entering and working in confined spaces, covering atmospheric monitoring, risk management, tag/isolation procedures, and emergency response. Includes MSMWHS217 Gas Test Atmospheres unit. Priced at $325.00 pp.
• Advanced Confined Space Entry Training 2-day intensive course covering confined space entry with permit systems and gas test atmospheres, including RIIWHS202E and MSMPER200 Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit units. Priced at $475.00 pp.
• Standard 11 Mining Induction Recognised minimum industry requirement for working on QLD coal mines, with self-paced online theory plus 1-day practical training covering mining operations, site safety, hazard identification, risk management, and emergency procedures. Priced at $595.00.
• Standard 11 Mining Induction Refresher Online self-paced refresher program for existing coal mine workers renewing their Standard 11 competencies, including eLearning modules and workplace evidence submission. Valid for 5 years. Priced at $399.00.
• S123/G189 Site Safety Supervisor Training 3-week virtual classroom or 12-month self-paced program training supervisors in risk management, safety investigations, and communication, required for frontline supervisory roles in mining and civil construction. From $550.00.
• S123/G189 Site Safety Supervisor Refresher Self-paced online refresher program with workplace evidence submission for existing supervisors renewing their S123 competencies, taking approximately 1 day plus document gathering. Priced at $330.00 pp.
• G2 Risk Management Training (RIIRIS402E) Advanced risk management certification program covering hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control implementation, recognised as a coal mining competency and available as online or 2-day face-to-face delivery. Online $420.00 pp; face-to-face $485.00 pp; bundle deals with G3/G7.
• G3 Establish and Maintain Risk Management System (RIIRIS601E) Advanced qualification for establishing and maintaining enterprise-wide risk management systems in resources and infrastructure industries, delivered as a self-paced 4-week to 6-month program with workplace-based activities. Bundle deals available with G2/G7.
• Compliance Consulting Services Business solutions including training framework design (TNAs, Skills Matrix, Workforce Consultation, competency assessments), Safety and Health Management Systems development, implementation, maintenance, and compliance auditing for organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trainers have over 20 years of industry experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KognentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Kognent, a Sunshine Coast-based design house that creates user-driven learning experiences. Kognent provides a library of over 150+ different eLearning modules to suit Australian businesses, supplementing ASTRA's own nationally recognised training offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Civil Safety Australia: RTO specialising in civil construction WHS and operator training including White Card, traffic management, confined space, and plant operations. Direct overlap with Astra's civil construction certificate and short-course portfolio and similar B2B buyer base.
• Get Skilled Training: Australian RTO delivering high-risk work licence, construction and mining short courses plus Certificate III/IV qualifications across multiple states. Mirrors Astra's mix of short skills programs and full qualifications and pursues similar funded and fee-for-service pathways.
• Safety Training Australia: National safety training provider covering construction, mining and high-risk work licensing. Comparable course catalogue (White Card, working at heights, confined space, plant) and customer base to Astra, with overlapping online and on-site delivery.
• Site Skills Training: Australia's largest privately owned industrial safety and workforce training RTO, with a parallel portfolio covering construction inductions, mining (Standard 11), height safety, confined space and high-risk work licensing. It is the closest like-for-like competitor to Astra across the same customer verticals and course catalogue.
• Harness Group: Brisbane-headquartered RTO delivering safety, construction, height safety, confined space and high-risk work licence training with face-to-face and on-site delivery. Operates in identical QLD verticals and competes head-to-head with Astra for the same enterprise and individual learners.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE Queensland: State-owned VET provider delivering Certificate III/IV and short courses across construction, mining, civil and WHS, including apprenticeship pathways. A broader incumbent with significant share of government-funded enrolments that overlap with Astra's core offerings.

Others

• Energy Skills Queensland: Industry-led advisory body that channels CSQ funding and connects employers with approved RTOs for construction and resources training. Functions as both a quasi-channel partner and a contracting entity that competes indirectly with Astra for funded training delivery and workforce programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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