ACA Training

What ACA Training does

ACA Training is a privately-held Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 52924) founded in September 2020 and headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. The company delivers nationally recognised vocational qualifications spanning Certificate II through Advanced Diploma, with a core focus on drilling operations (Certificate II, III, IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma in Drilling Operations) and adjacent offerings in surface mining, mining exploration, civil construction equipment operation, and Work Health and Safety / leadership. Its technology backbone is the proprietary ACA Training App, available on iOS and Android, which supports workplace-based distance learning with offline capability designed for remote mining and drilling sites, alongside a cloud-based evidence storage system that gives contractor management visibility into worker progress.

The business model combines one-time course and qualification fees (e.g., $750 for the Blast Hole Drilling short course), government-subsidised training delivery as a Queensland Skills Assure Supplier under the Career Start Program (with ~$3,000 student co-contribution fees), and professional services revenue from sister company VOC Services Australia, which provides independent electronic Verification of Competence assessments with cloud-stored video evidence. The go-to-market is sales-led and primarily direct, leveraging over 20 industry partnerships with Australian drilling and mining companies (including Ausdrill, Foraco, Swick Mining, Westgold, and DeepCore Drilling), nine industry association memberships, and website-based self-service enrolment for individual learners. Certifications include RTO registration with ASQA, ISO accreditation through ECAAS, and Queensland Government subsidised training approval.

Name

ACA Training

Legal name

ACA Training (ACAT)

Website

https://aca-training.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACA Training is a Perth-based Australian Registered Training Organisation delivering Certificate II through Advanced Diploma qualifications in drilling, mining, civil construction, and WHS via its proprietary offline-capable mobile app, serving drilling contractors and individual learners across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees and Qualification Charges: ACA Training generates revenue through fees for nationally recognised qualifications and short courses in drilling, mining, construction, and safety/leadership areas. Pricing varies by qualification level (Certificate II through Advanced Diploma) and may be subsidised through government programs.
2. Government Subsidised Training: As a Skills Assure Supplier, ACA Training delivers Queensland Government subsidised training under the Career Start Program, with student co-contribution fees ranging from $3,000 for eligible Queensland students.
3. VOC Assessment Services: Verification of Competence assessments provided through sister company VOC Services Australia, with task-dependent pricing based on short questions and video evidence requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACA Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 52924) that delivers nationally recognised vocational qualifications and short courses for the drilling, mining, civil construction, workplace health and safety, and leadership sectors. Training is delivered primarily via workplace-based distance learning through a proprietary mobile application (iOS/Android) with offline capability, supplemented by independent Verification of Competence (VOC) assessments provided through sister company VOC Services Australia.

Product overview

ACA Training operates as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) providing vocational education and training primarily for the drilling, mining, civil construction, and safety industries. The company offers a portfolio of nationally recognised qualifications ranging from Certificate II through Advanced Diploma levels, delivered primarily through its proprietary ACA Training App mobile platform (iOS and Android) and via workplace-based distance learning. The core product suite includes drilling operations qualifications (Certificate II through Advanced Diploma in Drilling Management), mining qualifications (Surface Extraction Operations and Mining Exploration at Certificate III level), safety and leadership qualifications (Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and Leadership and Management), and civil construction equipment operation courses. A complementary service offering is the Verification of Competence (VOC) assessment service, provided through sister company VOC Services Australia, which delivers independent electronic competency assessments with cloud-stored video evidence for mining and construction industries. All training programs are designed to minimise workplace disruption and support Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VOC Services Australia: Independent Verification of Competence assessment service for mining and civil construction industries

Products and services

• ACA Training App Mobile learning application available on iOS and Android that delivers distance learning courses with offline capability, supporting workplace-based training with tutor guidance via telephone, email, or in-person sessions. Used by drilling and mining workers to complete vocational qualifications remotely.
• RII20920 Certificate II in Drilling Operations Entry-level nationally recognised qualification for Offsiders in the drilling industry, covering routine tasks, WHS, environmental principles, and basic drilling operations under supervision. Delivered via workplace-based distance learning and the ACA Training App.
• RII31820 Certificate III in Drilling Operations Nationally recognised qualification for Drillers covering broad skilled applications in drilling operations, including equipment operation, crew management, pre-start inspections, and site operations. Includes specialised short courses such as Blast Hole Drilling.
• RII40920 Certificate IV in Drilling Operations Nationally recognised qualification for Supervisors in the drilling industry covering complex and non-routine tasks including mobilisation, team leadership, site supervision, and underground operations management.
• RII50620 Diploma in Drilling Operations Diploma-level qualification for project managers or middle managers covering the full drilling program from tendering through to final completion sign off, including operational management and contract implementation.
• RII60415 Advanced Diploma of Drilling Management Advanced qualification for senior managers and business owners covering strategic areas, multiple drilling operations, WHS compliance, business development, and statutory compliance.
• RII30120 Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations Nationally recognised qualification for production operators in open cut coal or metalliferous mines and quarries, covering equipment competencies including excavator, haul truck, dozer, and other mining equipment.
• RII30520 Certificate III in Mining Exploration Nationally recognised qualification for exploration or mining geological technicians covering geological assistance, sample collection, field equipment operation, GPS operation, and site rehabilitation.
• BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Nationally recognised qualification for individuals providing leadership and guidance on health and safety matters, covering consultation, safety leadership, legal compliance, incident response, risk management, and WHS management systems.
• BSB42020 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Nationally recognised qualification for individuals providing leadership and direction to others, covering workplace leadership, business plans, communication strategies, team facilitation, safety policies, and environmental sustainability.
• Civil Construction Equipment Operation Courses Suite of civil construction equipment operation courses covering Backhoe/Loader, Tracked Dozer, Vehicle Loading Crane, Vacuum Trucks, Four Wheel Drive, Working at Heights, and Confined Space operations for civil construction workers.
• Verification of Competence (VOC) Assessments Independent professional VOC assessment services provided by sister company VOC Services Australia for the mining and civil construction industries, conducted electronically on-site with cloud-stored evidence and video verification.
• Blast Hole Drilling Training Specialised short course for blast hole drillers covering drill pattern design, equipment mechanics, drill rig operation, and consumables management in mining and construction operations, priced at $750 as a unit under Certificate III in Drilling Operations.
• Underground Drilling Training Training for underground drilling personnel covering broad skilled applications in underground mining environments, with support for multiple equipment types and operational contexts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training designed to achieve desired outcomes with minimal disruption to workplace processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

33 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AusdrillminorOthersMajor Australian mining services company operating as an industry partner with ACA Training for drilling industry training services.
• Challenge DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner receiving training services from ACA Training.
• DeepCore DrillingcoreOthersDrilling company with specific underground Cert II and Cert III programs listed on ACA Training's client portal, indicating a significant training partnership.
• DPPminorOthersIndustry partner company in the drilling and mining sector.
• EDRILL AustraliaminorOthersAustralian drilling company operating as an industry partner for ACA Training services.
• ForacominorOthersInternational drilling company with Australian operations partnering with ACA Training for drilling industry training.
• Gyro AustraliaminorOthersIndustry partner in the drilling and mining sector.
• HMR DrillingcoreOthersDrilling company with specific underground Cert II and Cert III programs listed on ACA Training's client portal, indicating an established training partnership.
• HNA SafetyminorOthersSafety solutions provider in the mining sector operating as an industry partner.
• Impact DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner for training services.
• K-DrillminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner with ACA Training.
• Kennedy DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner.
• McKay DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner for ACA Training services.
• Orana DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner.
• Pentium HydrominorOthersHydro drilling company operating as an industry partner.
• Precision Drilling AustraliaminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner for ACA Training services.
• PXD DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner.
• Seismic DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner.
• Southwestern DrillingminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner.
• Swick MiningminorOthersUnderground drilling and mining services company operating as an industry partner.
• WelldrillminorOthersDrilling company operating as an industry partner.
• VOC Services AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing completely independent and professional Verification of Competence assessment services for both mining and civil construction industries. All assessments conducted electronically on site with cloud-stored evidence visible to management.
• Queensland Government - Skills Assure ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA Training is a Skills Assure Supplier approved to deliver Queensland Government subsidised training under the Career Start Program - General Training Pathway, making funding available for eligible Queensland students.
• ECAAS (ISO Accreditation)minorOthersInternational Certification Accreditation Association providing ISO certification recognition for ACA Training's quality management systems.
• AAMEGminorOthersAustralian Association of Mining and Exploration Companies - membership organisation for the mining and exploration sector.
• Australian Logistics Association (ALA)minorOthersPeak industry body for the Australian logistics and supply chain sector.
• Australian Drilling Industry Association (ADIA)minorOthersPeak industry body representing drilling contractors and associated companies in Australia.
• Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC)minorOthersPeak industry body for the mining and exploration sector in Western Australia and nationally.
• Australian Society of Soil Science (ASTT)minorOthersProfessional society for soil scientists in Australia.
• Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME)minorOthersPeak industry chamber representing the mining and energy sector in Western Australia.
• ISEEminorOthersIndustry safety organisation for drilling and mining sectors.
• AUSMASAminorOthersAustralian Mineral Sands Manufacturers Association representing the mineral sands sector.
• Western Australian Mining ClubminorOthersNetworking organisation for the Western Australian mining industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TAFE Queensland: Government-funded technical and vocational training institution that delivers subsidised qualifications across drilling, mining and construction in Queensland. Comparable as a Skills Assure Supplier competitor operating in the same QLD subsidised funding pool that ACA Training accesses under the Career Start Program.
• Construction Skills Queensland: Industry-funded body that funds and coordinates civil construction and mining training in Queensland, including civil construction equipment competencies overlapping with ACA Training's Civil Construction Training Programs. Comparable as a broader incumbent influencing subsidised training access for the same candidate pool.

Direct peers

• Pinnacle Safety and Training: Australian RTO specialising in workplace safety, WHS, and high-risk work training for mining, construction and industrial clients. Comparable as a privately-operated training provider competing for the same employer training budgets in safety leadership and equipment operation courses offered by ACA Training.
• Site Skills Training: Australian RTO delivering workplace-based vocational training for high-risk industries including construction, mining, drilling, and safety. Directly comparable in business model (mobile/app-enabled delivery, Cert-level qualifications, employer partnerships) to ACA Training, though with a broader industry footprint across multiple states.
• KINNECT Training: Australian RTO focused on occupational health and safety, mining and construction training, with workplace and online delivery. Comparable as a competitor for WHS Cert IV and leadership training courses within ACA Training's Safety and Leadership segment.
• Veritas Training and Compliance: Australian safety, mining and construction training provider delivering nationally recognised qualifications and Verification of Competence assessments. Directly comparable as a competitor in VOC services (overlapping with VOC Services Australia) and WHS/leadership training.
• Energy Skills Australia: Industry-led training organisation supporting workforce development in mining, drilling and resources sectors across Australia. Comparable as a sector-specific training intermediary that channels employer training demand and overlaps with ACA Training's drilling and surface extraction curriculum.
• Edutrain: Australian RTO delivering mobile and online-enabled vocational training for mining, construction and industrial workforces. Comparable to ACA Training in delivery model and target employer segments, with overlapping course offerings in equipment operation and WHS leadership qualifications.
• East Coast Training: Australian RTO delivering high-risk work and operator training (cranes, loaders, confined space, working at heights) for the mining and construction sectors. Comparable as a competing equipment-operation training provider with overlap to ACA Training's civil construction course suite.

Others

• Ausdrill: Major Australian drilling contractor and current ACA Training industry partner. Listed as a peer because Ausdrill operates in-house training capabilities and represents the larger end of the drilling customer base whose training budget ACA Training competes for; understanding Ausdrill's procurement patterns is essential to ACA Training's commercial outlook.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aca-training

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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