Yalagan Registered Training (YRT)

What Yalagan Registered Training (YRT) does

Yalagan Registered Training (YRT) is an Aboriginal-led Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91627) approved by ASQA since 2008, delivering nationally accredited vocational education and training across construction, transport and logistics, manufacturing, mining, business, and leadership. Originally operating as Australian Construction Training, the business was acquired by the Indigenous-owned Yalagan Group in 2020 and rebranded as YRT, integrating into a wider ecosystem alongside the NexGen Pathways Group Training Organisation, Seven Sisters cultural enterprise, and the Blocktrain eLearning platform. The company runs six owned training facilities across Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Port Hedland, and Karratha, and supplements these with onsite employer delivery and a proprietary Mobile Training Trailer (MTT) fleet that brings practical training in confined space, working at heights, and high-risk work to metro, regional, and remote locations.

YRT's revenue model combines fee-for-service course delivery (e.g., Forklift $575–$600, Cert III Scaffolding $6,670, Cert III Civil Construction $3,999) with government-subsidised streams (NSW Smart & Skilled, WA Construction Training Fund, Jobs and Skills WA), bespoke employer programmes for tier-1 construction and mining clients (including BHP, ARA Group, Martinus, and the Sydney Metro Project), and traineeships. It serves a mixed customer base spanning individual learners, employers, schools (Catholic Education WA, NSW Education), government agencies (Corrective Services, Department of Justice, Government of WA), and Indigenous and priority-cohort learners channelled through JobActive providers and community organisations. Reported outcomes — 88% full qualification completion (vs 54% national average), 89% student satisfaction (vs 78%), and 28.5% Aboriginal VET participation (vs 3.5%) — combined with 50,000+ graduates since 2008, form the basis of its differentiated position within the Australian VET sector.

Name

Yalagan Registered Training (YRT)

Legal name

Yalagan Registered Training

Website

https://yrt.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yalagan Registered Training (YRT) is an Aboriginal-led Australian RTO delivering accredited vocational training in construction, mining, logistics, and leadership across six owned sites, with proprietary Mobile Training Trailers, government-subsidised programmes, and enterprise contracts serving BHP, government, schools, and Indigenous priority cohorts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH), Onboarding Program Design, Enablement & Train-the-Trainer (EDABAOAL)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• High-risk work licences
• Construction safety courses
• Civil construction qualifications
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Training: YRT charges individual students and employers directly for accredited courses, short courses, skill sets, and full qualifications. Pricing varies by course (e.g., forklift $575–$600, dogging $1,350, scaffolding $6,670). Revenue is primarily one-time course fees with some multi-session programs.
2. Government-Subsidised Training (Smart & Skilled NSW): YRT delivers NSW Smart and Skilled funded qualifications up to Certificate III, with government subsidies reducing student fees for eligible learners. Revenue received includes government contributions per eligible enrolment.
3. Construction Training Fund (WA) Subsidies: In Western Australia, CTF funding subsidises part of training costs for eligible construction industry workers and students, with eligible participants paying only the gap fee.
4. Jobs and Skills WA Funding: Jobs and Skills WA supports fee-free and low-fee training aligned to priority industries and workforce needs in Western Australia.
5. Bespoke / Employer-Funded Training: YRT develops custom training programs for employers and JobActive providers, charging organisations directly for tailored delivery aligned to site, industry, and workforce requirements.
6. Traineeships: Structured employer-supported traineeships combining nationally recognised training with paid employment, where YRT coordinates training delivery and may receive government and/or employer funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

YRT is an ASQA-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91627) delivering nationally accredited vocational education and training across Australia. Its core offering spans high-risk work licences (forklift, EWP, dogging, rigging, scaffolding), construction safety short courses (White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space, Silica), civil construction qualifications (Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations, Certificate III in Scaffolding), business and leadership qualifications, and traffic management programs. Training is delivered face-to-face at owned facilities, onsite at employer worksites, via the Blocktrain eLearning platform, and through proprietary Mobile Training Trailers that extend practical training to regional and remote locations.

Product overview

Yalagan Registered Training (YRT) is an Aboriginal-led Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91627) operating since 2008, delivering vocational education and training across Australia. The company offers a portfolio of accredited courses and training programs including high-risk work licences (forklift, EWP, boom lift, dogging, rigging, scaffolding), civil construction qualifications, and workplace safety courses (White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space). Training is delivered through multiple channels: face-to-face at physical training facilities across NSW, VIC, QLD, and WA; e-Learning via Blocktrain; onsite at client workplaces; and mobile delivery through Mobile Training Trailers (MTT) for metro, regional, and remote locations. The organization also offers bespoke corporate training programs, traineeships, and school-based pathway programs. No formal product modules, sub-brands, or SaaS platforms with named features are evidenced in the source material.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• High-Risk Work Licence Training Accredited face-to-face training and assessment leading to nationally recognised high-risk work licences, including Forklift (TLILIC0003, $575–$600, 3 days), Order Picker Forklift (TLILIC0004, $575–$605, 30 hours), Boom-type EWP (TLILIC0005, $500–$600, 40 hours), Dogging (CPCCLDG3001, $1,350, 5 days), and Basic Rigging (CPCCLRG3001, $1,500–$2,000). Designed for individual operators and enterprise workforces in construction, mining, warehousing, and infrastructure.
• Construction Safety Short Courses Short-duration accredited courses covering site safety induction and high-risk safety competencies: White Card / Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (CPCWHS1001, 6 hours), Work Safely at Heights (RIIWHS204E, $250–$280, 1 day), Confined Space Entry & Gas Testing Refresher ($400, 8 hours), and Silica Safety (CPCSIL3001, $250, 1 day). Targeted at construction workers, mining personnel, and employers needing compliance training.
• Civil Construction Qualifications (Certificate III) Nationally recognised full qualifications for civil construction and scaffolding roles, including Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations (RII30820, $3,999, 636 hours / 24 units) and Certificate III in Scaffolding (CPC30920, $6,670, 385 hours / 22 units). Available as fee-for-service or under NSW Smart & Skilled subsidisation. Intended for individuals entering civil construction, mining, and infrastructure careers and for employers seeking work-ready operators.
• Business and Leadership Qualifications Accredited Certificate IV and Diploma-level qualifications in business, leadership, management, and information technology, including BSB40520, BSB50420, ICT40120, ICT50220, RII20720, and TLI27121. Delivered to individuals and employers seeking leadership and management capability development, with subsidised delivery available via NSW Smart & Skilled.
• Traffic Management Programs Traffic management training programs delivered in partnership with First Nations Traffic Management from YRT's Victorian Nunawading site. Targeted at individuals seeking entry into Victoria's traffic management sector and at employers needing trained traffic controllers. The first Victorian program launched from the Nunawading site in early 2026.
• Mobile Training Trailer (MTT) Delivery Mobile practical training delivery using YRT's proprietary dual-axle Mobile Training Trailers, custom-built with confined space manhole access tunnels, roof access ladder and platform with handrails, harnesses, winches, tripod, and fall-arrest equipment. Trailers travel to schools, worksites, community hubs, and regional/remote locations to deliver confined space, working at heights, and other practical training where fixed facilities are unavailable.
• Bespoke Employer Training Programs Custom-designed training programs developed for enterprise clients, JobActive providers, and government agencies. Programs are tailored to site, industry, and workforce requirements and delivered either onsite at the employer's premises or at YRT facilities. Pricing is quote-based and engagement is coordinated through YRT's business development managers.
• Traineeships Structured employer-supported traineeships that combine nationally recognised training with paid employment. YRT coordinates training delivery and may receive government and/or employer funding. Delivered in partnership with JobActive providers (e.g., Workskil Australia) and the sister Group Training Organisation NexGen Pathways, which manages placement, payroll, compliance, and mentoring.
• Correctional Centre Training Programs Vocational training programs delivered inside correctional centres across NSW and WA, providing pre- and post-release pathways into employment. Programs include Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights, White Card, and related construction-safety certifications. Engaged by Corrective Services and the Department of Justice to reduce recidivism and build employment readiness for ex-justice-involved learners.
• School-Based Pathway Programs Try-a-Trade, Career Taster, and Kick Start In Construction programs delivered in secondary schools in partnership with education bodies (e.g., Catholic Education Western Australia, NSW Education) and individual schools such as Aquinos College, Grafton HS, and Maclean HS. Designed to expose Year 9 and above students to construction and trade careers and to generate early brand awareness and pipeline of future students.
• eLearning Delivery via Blocktrain Online course delivery and student portal access via the Blocktrain eLearning platform, supporting flexible, remote learning that complements face-to-face and mobile training delivery. Used by individual students and employers as part of YRT's blended delivery model.

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% Full Qualifications completion rate versus national average of 54%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• First Nations Traffic ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to deliver YRT's first Traffic Management Program in Victoria from the new Nunawading site. First Nations Traffic Management is a key client and strategic partner providing industry expertise and on-the-ground knowledge for the program. The collaboration creates direct employment pathways into Victoria's growing traffic management sector.
• BHPmajorOthersMajor enterprise client for whom YRT has delivered over 4,500 White Cards in the past 12 months. Engagement covers construction safety training and high-risk work licence programs.
• NexGen PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNexGen Pathways is Yalagan Group's Group Training Organisation (GTO), delivering end-to-end apprenticeship and traineeship management including attraction, recruitment, placement, payroll, compliance, training coordination, and mentoring. It is a sister entity within the Yalagan ecosystem that directs employment pathway candidates to YRT for nationally recognised training.
• Seven SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven Sisters is the cultural enterprise arm of the Yalagan Group ecosystem, providing cultural enterprise and community development alongside YRT's vocational training to create holistic pathways for Indigenous learners.
• BlocktraincoreTechnology or IntegrationBlocktrain is the eLearning platform used by YRT for online course delivery and the student portal. It is a technology partner providing the digital learning infrastructure for YRT's blended training model.
• The Glen (Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRehabilitation centre that referred Hayden Trindall to YRT's training programs. The Glen supports men (Indigenous and non-indigenous) with drug and alcohol rehabilitation and pathways away from the criminal justice system.
• Tribal WarriorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organisation whose 'Never Going Back Program' was the origin of the Yalagan Group. Sean Wilson and Nathan Martin met through this program, leading to the founding of Yalagan Group and YRT.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Australian Training Company: Private RTO delivering construction, civil and high-risk work licence training with mobile delivery. Comparable course catalogue and enterprise/B2B sales motion to YRT's core offering.
• Allens Training: Large national private RTO providing short courses (White Card, first aid, safety) across Australia. Closely comparable in fee-for-service safety training pricing, course catalogue and online/face-to-face blended delivery.
• Fire and Safety Australia: National RTO specialising in workplace safety, confined space, working at heights and emergency response training. Directly comparable to YRT's high-risk work licence and safety certification portfolio with multi-site Australian delivery.
• Total Management and Training: Australian RTO focused on construction, civil and mining workforce training including high-risk licences and mobile/remote delivery. Comparable to YRT's enterprise B2B model in mining and infrastructure sectors.
• Site Skills Training: Australian private RTO delivering high-risk work licences, construction safety and operator tickets across multiple states. Closely comparable in course portfolio, B2B/enterprise delivery model and mobile/remote training capability.
• Upskilled: National online-first RTO delivering vocational qualifications in business, leadership and technology. Comparable to YRT's business/leadership and ICT qualifications (Cert IV, Diploma) and Smart & Skilled subsidised delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Construction Skills Queensland: Industry-funded organisation delivering subsidised construction training across Queensland; comparable to YRT in construction/civil course portfolio and government-funded delivery model, with broader industry-funding mandate.
• TAFE NSW: Largest public VET provider in NSW offering vocational qualifications, apprenticeships and short courses across construction, trades and business. Overlaps YRT's full-qualifications portfolio and competes for the same Smart & Skilled-funded students.

Others

• Centium Software (RTO management platforms): Provider of RTO student management and compliance software used by Australian training organisations. Adjacent ecosystem participant supporting RTOs like YRT rather than a direct competitor, but a meaningful enabler in the same market.

Regional players

• Civil Train: Industry-owned RTO delivering civil construction plant and operator training nationally, with strong enterprise contracts. Comparable course portfolio and employer-funded delivery model to YRT's civil construction stream.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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