What Down Under Training. RTO# 30820 does

Down Under Training (legal entity: Down Under Training & Consulting Pty Ltd, ABN 86 099 302 539) is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO #30820) founded in 1998 and headquartered at Nexus Business Park, Paget, in Mackay, Queensland. The company operates exclusively in the vocational training market for the mining and construction industries, delivering face-to-face instruction at its single Mackay training facility and on-site at client locations across Queensland. It is regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and issues nationally recognised Statements of Attainment under the Resources and Infrastructure Training Package.

Its core product portfolio centres on mandatory Queensland coal mining safety certifications — Standard 11 Surface, Underground, and Combined inductions (full and five-yearly refresher) — alongside supervisor-level courses (Mining Supervisor S123, G2 Risk Facilitator), specialist technical programmes (Explosion Protected Diesel Engine Systems Maintenance Skill Set), general safety courses (First Aid, CPR, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, SARC rail corridor access), and a Site Trainer Assessor programme. The company additionally offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments and a Training and Safety Consulting practice covering training matrix analysis, external training scheme audits, LMS integration, SOP development, and safety management system design. Delivery is predominantly trainer-led theory plus hands-on practical assessment, with limited self-paced online theory components.

The revenue model is transactionally driven by per-participant course fees (AUD $120–$1,750 per seat, billed pay-as-you-go), supplemented by mandatory recurring refresher revenue, bespoke enterprise on-site delivery, RPL assessments, and consulting engagements. Go-to-market is sales-led with self-service inside-sales enrolment via the website course calendar and enquiry forms, targeting three segments: individual mining and construction workers, mid-market employers enrolling groups, and enterprise clients requiring on-site or site-specific training. The company operates with a small team of approximately 10 employees and extends delivery reach through third-party arrangements with SCT Management Pty Ltd and PAGAN Firearms (Townsville), plus a core strategic partnership with SIMTARS (the Queensland Government's mining safety body) for the Learning From Disasters workshop.

Name

Down Under Training. RTO# 30820

Legal name

Down Under Training & Consulting Pty Ltd

Website

https://downundertraining.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Down Under Training (RTO 30820) is a Queensland-based Registered Training Organisation founded in 1998, delivering accredited vocational training exclusively for the mining and construction industries, including Standard 11 inductions, supervisor qualifications, specialist technical courses, RPL, and consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: Revenue generated from individual and group course enrolments. Courses range from entry-level inductions to specialised certifications. Pricing varies by course duration, complexity, and accreditation level, with full courses priced higher than refresher courses.
2. Consulting Services: Training and safety consulting services including training matrix analysis, external training scheme audits, LMS integration, document review, and customised training package development for corporate clients.
3. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL assessment services that evaluate and recognise prior industry experience and formal qualifications, converting them into accredited certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Down Under Training is a Queensland-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO 30820) that delivers accredited and non-accredited safety and compliance training for the mining and construction sectors. Its catalogue covers Standard 11 surface and underground mining inductions, Mining Supervisor S123, G2 Risk Facilitator, Explosion Protected Diesel Engine Systems (DES), First Aid/CPR, Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, rail corridor access, Site Trainer Assessor, and a Learning From Disasters workshop, delivered as full courses and periodic refreshers. Courses run face-to-face at the Paget (Mackay) training facility or on-site at client locations, supplemented by self-paced online theory, and are complemented by Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments and training/safety consulting.

Product overview

Down Under Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 30820) offering a comprehensive portfolio of accredited and non-accredited training programs exclusively for the mining and construction sectors. The core offerings include Standard 11 inductions (surface, underground, and combined) which are mandatory for Queensland coal mining workers; supervisor qualifications including Mining Supervisor S123 and G2 Risk Facilitator courses; specialist technical courses such as Explosion Protected Diesel Engine Systems Maintenance; health and safety courses including First Aid, CPR, Working at Heights, and Confined Spaces; rail safety training including SARC; and professional development for trainers through the Site Trainer Assessor Course. The company also provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) services and Training and Safety Consulting. Programs are delivered as full courses, refresher courses, and combined courses, with face-to-face delivery at their Mackay facility or on-site at client locations.

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Products and services

• Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction Mandatory two-day training program for workers entering the Queensland surface coal mining industry, covering six competencies including workplace communication, WHS policies, site procedures, local risk control, initial response first aid, and emergency response.
• Standard 11 Surface Mining Induction (Refresher) One-day refresher course required every five years for surface coal mining workers to maintain current safety qualifications.
• Standard 11 Underground Mining Induction Mandatory one-day training course covering escape procedures from hazardous situations in underground mining environments.
• Standard 11 Surface and Underground Induction (Combined) Comprehensive three-day program combining surface and underground coal mining safety training with seven competencies for workers operating in both environments.
• Standard 11 Surface and Underground Induction (Combined Refresher) One-day refresher course for coal mining workers covering both surface and underground environments, required every five years.
• Mining Supervisor S123 (Full Course) Two-day course designed for individuals advancing into supervisory roles within the mining industry, covering three competencies in communication, safety investigations, and risk management.
• Mining Supervisor S123 (Refresher) One-day refresher course for supervisors covering essential skills in safety protocols, communication, and risk management, required every five years.
• G2 Risk Facilitator (Full Course) One-day course for supervisors overseeing and auditing risk assessments, covering the competency RIIRIS402E for managing risk processes effectively.
• G2 Risk Facilitator (Refresher) One-day refresher course for supervisors managing risk assessments, required every five years to maintain legislative compliance.
• Explosion Protected Diesel Engine Systems Maintenance Skill Set (DES) Full Course Two-day course for experienced tradespeople working on explosion-protected diesel systems in underground coal mines, covering seven competencies for inspecting, testing, and maintaining diesel engine components.
• Explosion Protected Diesel Engine Systems Maintenance Skill Set (DES) Refresher One-day refresher course for trade professionals maintaining explosion-protected diesel systems in underground coal mines, required every five years.
• Site Trainer Assessor Course (TAE40122) Three-day face-to-face workshop for workplace-based trainers and assessors within the resources industry, covering two units: TAEDEL311 and TAEASS412.
• Learning From Disasters Workshop One-day face-to-face workshop for Queensland statutory ticket holders contributing toward the mandatory 20-hour annual professional development requirement, reinforcing safety leadership and organisational learning from past incidents.
• Enter and Work in Confined Spaces and Gas Test Atmospheres (Combined Full Course) Eight-hour course covering two competencies for safely entering confined spaces and monitoring hazardous atmospheres in high-risk environments.
• Enter and Work in Confined Spaces and Gas Test Atmospheres (Combined Refresher) Four-hour refresher course for maintaining qualifications to enter confined spaces and conduct gas testing in hazardous atmospheres.
• SARC – Safely Access the Rail Corridor One-day course preparing individuals to safely access rail corridors, covering essential safety protocols, hazard management, and PPE requirements.
• Work Safely at Heights (Full Course) One-day course covering the competency RIIWHS204E for performing tasks safely in elevated environments, including proper harness use and fall protection systems.
• Work Safely at Heights (Refresher) Four-hour refresher course for working safely at heights, reinforcing safety practices and compliance with current WHS standards.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011 Full Course) One-day training course covering three competencies (HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011) for responding to medical emergencies, performing CPR, and providing first aid.
• Provide First Aid (Refresher) One-day refresher course required every three years for maintaining first aid response skills.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Four-hour course covering HLTAID009 for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in emergencies.
• Low Voltage Rescue (LVR) and CPR Combined Course A combined course for responding to low voltage electrical emergencies and performing CPR.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Service that values and transforms industry experience, informal training, and life experiences into formal qualifications through assessment and evidence collection.
• Training and Safety Consulting Services Consulting services including training matrix and needs analysis, external training scheme audit, LMS integration, customised training development, SOP creation, risk assessment facilitation, and safety management systems development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Statement of Attainment issued within 2 working days of completing verification checklist
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SCT Management Pty LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party arrangement to deliver training and assessment at various sites on behalf of Down Under Training. SCT Management Pty Ltd delivers courses including Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations, forklift operations, elevated work platform, excavator operations, dozer operations, grader operations, haul truck operations, confined spaces, and gas test atmospheres.
• PAGAN Firearms (Townsville)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party arrangement with PAGAN Firearms in Townsville to deliver training and assessment in Firearms and Weapons Safety (11029NAT Course), approved for Firearms Licensing in Queensland.
• SIMTARS (Queensland Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIMTARS (Simtars) is the Queensland Government's mining safety research and training organisation. Down Under Training delivers the Learning From Disasters face-to-face workshop that complements SIMTARS's online Learning From Disasters program. This workshop supports Queensland statutory ticket holders in completing their mandatory 20-hour annual professional development requirement.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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