CWBTS

What CWBTS does

CWBTS (City-Wide Building & Training Services Pty Ltd) is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 91138) founded in 2005 and headquartered at Tweed Heads, NSW. The company delivers nationally accredited vocational education and training in building and construction trades across New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, and Queensland, serving aspiring and working tradespeople alongside the employers who hire them. Its core product portfolio spans Certificate III qualifications in civil construction (plant operations, general, road construction and maintenance, pipe laying), carpentry, and formwork/falsework, alongside Certificate IV in Building and Construction and a Diploma of Building and Construction.

The business operates on a hybrid on-the-job and virtual delivery model. CWBTS trainers visit apprentice worksites every 6-8 weeks for practical training and assessment, supplemented by an award-winning Virtual Classroom platform hosted on Canvas LMS and a VR Centre application for higher-level building and construction modules. Integration with Zoom supports live online sessions. Revenue is generated primarily through government-subsidised training programs, including Smart and Skilled (NSW), Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), and Victorian Skills First, with fee-for-service arrangements where subsidies do not apply.

CWBTS is part of Simonds Group, one of Australia's largest domestic home builders, and operates as a sister organisation to Builders Academy Australia (BAA), the group's Victorian RTO. The company additionally delivers training through community sports-club partnerships across QLD and NSW. In 2025, CWBTS was awarded Small Training Provider of the Year by the NSW Training Awards, having been a finalist in 2021 and 2022.

Name

CWBTS

Legal name

City-Wide Building & Training Services Pty Ltd

Website

https://cwbts.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CWBTS is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91138) delivering accredited vocational training in building and construction trades across NSW, ACT, and Queensland. It serves apprentices and their employers through on-the-job training, virtual classroom, and government-funded programs, and is part of Simonds Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training (Construction Trades)

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAOAC

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Workforce Development Initiatives

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Construction apprenticeships
• Building trade qualifications
• Registered training organisation
• Civil construction training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tweed Heads

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. Vocational Education and Training Services: CWBTS generates revenue through providing nationally accredited vocational education and training services in building and construction trades. Revenue comes from government-funded training subsidies (Smart and Skilled in NSW, CSQ in Queensland) and potentially fee-for-service arrangements for students not eligible for funding.
2. Government Subsidised Training: CWBTS delivers government-subsidised training programs including Smart and Skilled (NSW), Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), and Victorian Skills First. These programs subsidise course costs for eligible students including apprentices and trainees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CWBTS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 91138) that delivers nationally accredited vocational qualifications in building and construction trades across NSW, ACT, and Queensland. Its core offering is on-the-job apprenticeship and traineeship training (Certificate III in Carpentry, Civil Construction streams, Formwork/Falsework; Certificate IV and Diploma in Building and Construction), delivered through trainer site visits every 6–8 weeks and supported by a Canvas LMS-based virtual classroom and VR Centre for higher-level courses.

Product overview

CWBTS is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91138) offering vocational education and training in building and construction trades across NSW, ACT, and Queensland. The organization operates a unified training model combining on-the-job workplace training with virtual classroom delivery through Canvas LMS. The core product portfolio includes Certificate III qualifications in civil construction (plant operations, general, road construction/maintenance, pipe laying), carpentry, and formwork/falsework; Certificate IV in Building and Construction for supervisory roles; and Diploma of Building and Construction for management positions. Supporting services include Recognition of Prior Learning, Builder's Licence Mentoring Program, government funding assistance, and White Card safety training. The company also offers an award-winning Virtual Classroom platform and VR Centre app for enhanced digital learning experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry On-the-job apprenticeship program providing practical and theoretical aspects of the carpentry trade, covering new residential housing construction, maintenance and repair, and renovations. Targeted at aspiring carpenters and host employers.
• RII30820 Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations Broad equipment-based qualification for those working or wanting to work in the Civil Construction industry, covering plant operations, equipment, hand and power tools, basic levelling and excavation, and safe construction site practices.
• RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) General stream covering broad range of civil construction skills including road and earthworks, excavation, site maintenance, traffic control, underground services, and elevated work platforms.
• RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and Maintenance) Specialist qualification for road construction and maintenance occupations, providing skills for qualified road maintenance workers in civil construction.
• RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipe Laying) Specialist qualification covering pipe laying skills for civil construction, teaching responsible installation of underground pipes on major infrastructure projects using mixed materials for stormwater, sewerage, and water-supply.
• CPC31511 Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework Specialist qualification for formwork and falsework operations in construction, particularly high-rise construction.
• CPC40110 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building) Qualification for supervisory roles in domestic low-rise building and construction industry, serving as a step towards a builder's licence.
• CPC50210 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) Advanced qualification covering structural principles, cost estimations, and hiring contracts for managing domestic, industrial, or commercial construction projects.
• Apprenticeship and Traineeship Services On-the-job training services connecting apprentices with employers, including trainer site visits every 6–8 weeks, comprehensive onboarding for both apprentices and employers, and ongoing student support from start to finish.
• White Card (WHS Induction) Short Course One-day safety induction course required before construction site work, covering essential WHS awareness and requirements for site entry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Apprentices can complete Certificate III qualifications while working full-time, gaining practical experience alongside theoretical knowledge
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Various Sports Clubs (QLD & NSW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWBTS has established partnerships with multiple sports clubs across Queensland and NSW to deliver training in local clubrooms. Partner clubs include Wests Bulldogs Rugby Club, Ipswich Jets Rugby League Club, Highett Football Club, Echuca Football Netball Club, Hastings Football Netball Club, and others. Training is delivered on non-training nights after hours, making it convenient for working tradies to upskill while maintaining employment.
• Builders Academy AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilders Academy Australia (BAA) is CWBTS's sister RTO operating in Victoria. BAA has won multiple awards including Small Training Provider of the Year (2018) and Victoria's Best Training Provider (2020). CWBTS and BAA share training methodologies including the 'builders training builders' principle and virtual classroom delivery model that CWBTS scaled up during COVID-19. Both are part of Simonds Group.
• Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCWBTS works with Australian Apprenticeship Centres (ACAPs) to register apprentices and establish training agreements with employers. Apprentices must be registered with an Apprenticeship Centre and have a training agreement with a registered employer from a relevant industry.
• Simonds GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCWBTS is part of Simonds Group, one of Australia's largest domestic home builders. This affiliation provides CWBTS with strong industry connections, access to employer networks for apprentice placement, and operational synergies including shared training methodologies and technology platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Builders Academy Australia: CWBTS's sister RTO operating in Victoria under the same Simonds Group umbrella. Offers the same apprenticeship and trade qualification model (carpentry, building & construction) using shared methodology including the virtual classroom delivery and 'builders training builders' principle. Most comparable peer given identical operating model and shared parent.
• Skill Hire: RTO delivering apprenticeship and traineeship programs across construction, civil, and other trades in regional Australia. Comparable in size and apprenticeship-led delivery model, with similar focus on on-the-job workplace training.
• Australian Training Company: Group training organisation hiring and placing apprentices with host employers across construction and other trades. Operates a similar intermediary model connecting apprentices to construction employers, though structurally different (employment-based vs pure RTO).
• Housing Industry Association (HIA) Apprenticeships: Industry association RTO delivering trade apprenticeships nationally with a focus on residential construction trades. Shares CWBTS's construction-specific niche and employer-driven apprenticeship model.
• Master Builders Association of NSW (Training): Industry association-affiliated RTO delivering apprenticeship training in carpentry, bricklaying, and building trades specifically for member builders. Competes for the same SMB builder-employer relationships in NSW with strong industry integration.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE Queensland: Public VET provider in Queensland offering comparable Certificate III and IV qualifications in building, construction, and civil trades under CSQ funding. Direct regional competitor for CWBTS in the QLD market.
• Holmesglen Institute: Large Victorian TAFE delivering building and construction apprenticeships with strong industry reputation. While primarily Victorian (CWBTS's gap), its scale and apprenticeship delivery model make it a strategic reference peer for CWBTS's quality positioning.
• TAFE NSW: Largest public VET provider in NSW, directly overlapping with CWBTS on carpentry, building & construction, and civil construction qualifications. Competes for the same Smart and Skilled subsidies and apprentice enrolments, but offers a broader portfolio across all industries.

Emerging players

• MEGT (Australian Apprenticeship Support Network): Large Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider handling apprentice sign-ups, training contract management, and connecting apprentices with RTOs. Tangentially competitive — CWBTS partners with apprenticeship centres, but MEGT operates some training directly and could expand into RTO services.

Regional players

• Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT): ACT's primary public VET provider, delivering building and construction apprenticeships and trade courses in the same territory CWBTS operates in via ACT Government subsidies. Direct ACT-based competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CWBTS.RTO91138
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cwbts

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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