Hospitality Group Training WA

What Hospitality Group Training WA does

Hospitality Group Training WA (HGT) is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation (GTO) and Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 0386) operating in Western Australia since 1984. Headquartered in West Perth with a 29-person team, HGT specialises in hospitality and tourism education, training, apprenticeships, and traineeships. The organisation employs apprentices and trainees directly, then places them with host employers — including major hotel flags (Hyatt Regency, Pan Pacific, InterContinental, Aloft, Mercure, Esplanade Fremantle by Rydges), stadiums (Optus Stadium), and a broad mix of independent restaurants and pubs across the state — under flexible 3-to-18-month placement arrangements. HGT handles all administrative functions on behalf of host employers, including wages, superannuation, workers' compensation, training contracts, and government incentive pass-throughs.

HGT's core product portfolio comprises five nationally recognised certificate qualifications: Certificate II in Cookery (SIT20421), Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322), Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20125), Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622), and Certificate IV in Hospitality (SIT40422), delivered through combined on-the-job workplace assessment and theoretical components via online and hardcopy workbooks. The portfolio is supplemented by structured programs including Chef Apprenticeships (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery), School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships for Years 11-12, RTO traineeships for already-employed workers, and the Chef Ambassador Program delivered in partnership with Tourism WA. Engagement and brand initiatives include the annual HGT Awards, the Taste of the Future Schools Cooking Competition, the HGT Youth Skills Showcase gala, and the Beer & Beef Apprentice Scholarship.

HGT generates revenue through three streams: (1) government-subsidised training fees via Jobs and Skills WA for eligible students, (2) host employer service charges for the placement and administrative management of apprentices and trainees (which also pass through government employer incentives), and (3) fee-for-service training for non-eligible students at listed unit prices (e.g., $405 non-concession for Cert II in Hospitality, $542.70 for Cert II in Cookery). The organisation is governed by a Board of Management chaired by the AHA (WA) chairperson, with strong industry-embedded partnerships including Tourism WA, Australian Hotels Association (WA), MEGT, Foodcore, and Marsh.

Name

Hospitality Group Training WA

Legal name

Hospitality Group Training

Website

https://hgtwa.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hospitality Group Training WA is a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 0386) that employs and places hospitality and tourism apprentices and trainees with host employers across Western Australia, delivering nationally recognised certificate qualifications and managing all payroll and training administration on behalf of those employers.

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Product category

Vocational Hospitality Training Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Food Service (EDABALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Restaurant & Foodservice Operations Management (EDAOAKAE)

Keywords

• Hospitality apprenticeships
• Group training organisation
• Vocational education training
• Commercial cookery courses
• Hospitality traineeships

Headquarters

HQ city

West Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidised Training: HGT receives government funding through Jobs and Skills WA (Department of Training and Workforce Development) to provide subsidized or half-price courses for eligible students. Government incentives for employers taking on apprentices are passed through to host employers via the charge-out rate.
2. Host Employer Service Charges: HGT charges host employers for apprentice/trainee placement services including administration of wages, allowances, superannuation, workers compensation, and training contracts. Employers benefit from not paying annual leave, leave loading, sick leave, payroll tax for apprentices/trainees.
3. Fee-for-Service Training: For students not eligible for government subsidies, HGT offers fee-for-service training options. Course fees vary by qualification and concession status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hospitality Group Training WA is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation (GTO) and Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 0386) that recruits, employs, and places hospitality apprentices and trainees with host employers across Western Australia. It delivers nationally recognised certificate courses in cookery, hospitality, and tourism, alongside school-based apprenticeships, the Chef Ambassador Program, and ongoing mentoring and administrative services (wages, superannuation, workers compensation) on behalf of host employers.

Product overview

Hospitality Group Training WA operates as a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 0386) providing hospitality and tourism education, training, apprenticeships, traineeships, and employment services across Western Australia. The core portfolio consists of five nationally recognised certificate courses: Certificate II in Cookery (SIT20421), Certificate II in Hospitality (SIT20322), Certificate II in Tourism (SIT20125), Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622), and Certificate IV in Hospitality (SIT40422). These are complemented by career pathway programs including Chef Apprenticeships (Certificate III in Commercial Cookery), School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships for Years 11-12 students, and RTO traineeships aligned with Jobs and Skills WA funding. The organisation also runs engagement initiatives including the Chef Ambassador Program (delivered in partnership with Tourism WA), the annual HGT Awards ceremony, the Taste of the Future Schools Cooking Competition, and the HGT Youth Skills Showcase gala dinner. A Beer and Beef Apprentice Scholarship is offered in partnership with Beer & Beef Club Perth. Sponsorship opportunities round out the service ecosystem, providing corporate partners brand exposure at key industry events.

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Products and services

• SIT20421 – Certificate II in Cookery A nationally recognised, entry-level qualification introducing individuals to the commercial hospitality industry, focusing on foundational hands-on skills in food preparation, kitchen safety, and basic cooking methods under direct supervision.
• SIT20322 – Certificate II in Hospitality A nationally recognised qualification building competence in customer service, safe work practices, hygiene, teamwork, and basic food and beverage operations in various hospitality settings.
• SIT20125 – Certificate II in Tourism An entry-level qualification designed to build foundational skills and knowledge for a career in the tourism industry, covering tourism services planning, delivery, and support across various environments.
• SIT30622 – Certificate III in Hospitality A nationally recognised qualification preparing individuals for operational and service roles across the hospitality industry, allowing for multiskilling and specialisation in accommodation services, food and beverage, and gaming.
• SIT40422 – Certificate IV in Hospitality A nationally recognised qualification developing the ability to effectively plan, monitor, and evaluate team operations, make informed decisions, delegate tasks, and maintain exceptional service standards in the hospitality industry.
• Chef Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programs in commercial cookery under Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30822), providing one-on-one mentoring, workshop programs, and placement support for aspiring chefs.
• School Based Apprenticeships & Traineeships Programs enabling students in Years 11 & 12 to start an apprenticeship or traineeship whilst still at school, combining workplace experience with secondary education.
• RTO Traineeships Nationally recognised traineeship programs in cookery, hospitality, and tourism with regular workplace visits, aligned with Jobs and Skills WA funding for fee-free or half-price courses.
• Chef Ambassador Program A free initiative designed to inspire secondary school students across Western Australia to explore career opportunities in hospitality through interactive sessions, live cooking demonstrations, and career insights delivered by a professional Chef Ambassador in partnership with Tourism WA.
• Host Employer Apprenticeship Placement Services Group Training Organisation service employing apprentices and trainees directly, then placing them with host employer hospitality businesses. HGT administers all wages, superannuation, workers compensation, training contracts, and provides ongoing mentoring, workplace reviews, and mediation support, with flexible placement periods of 3-18 months.

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• FoodcoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2026Partner logo displayed on HGT website partner section. Foodcore appears as a supporting partner in the hospitality industry.
• Australian Hotels Association (WA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2026AHA (WA) is a key industry partner. Their chairperson Bradley Woods serves as Chair of HGT Board of Management. AHA sponsors multiple HGT Awards categories including Most Outstanding Final Year Apprentice, Employer of the Year, and Mentorships.
• Tourism WAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026Tourism Western Australia partners with HGT to deliver the Chef Ambassador Program in schools. Also provides funding and branding support for school programs. Tourism WA is the state government's tourism organization.
• MarshminorOthers · 2 March 2026Partner logo displayed on HGT website partner section. Marsh is a global insurance broker.
• MEGTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 March 2026MEGT (Mission for Education, Guidance and Training) is an Australian employment and training services provider. Partner logo displayed on HGT website.
• Get FreshminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2024Sponsor of HGT Awards 2024 - Most Outstanding 1st Year Apprentice category.
• Don Hancey (WA Food Ambassador)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2024Don Hancey is WA's Food Ambassador and sponsored the Most Outstanding 2nd Year Apprentice award. Judge for Taste of the Future competitions.
• PFD Food ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2024Sponsor of HGT Awards 2024 - School Apprentice of the Year category.
• Bars and MoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2024Sponsor of HGT Awards 2024 - School Trainee of the Year category.
• Lilydale Free Range ChickenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2024Sponsor of HGT Awards 2024 - School Partnership Award category.
• ALH GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 March 2024Sponsor of HGT Awards 2024 - Mentor Chef of the Year category. ALH Group operates hotels and venues across Australia.
• Beer & Beef Club PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2022Long-term partnership offering annual Apprentice Chef Scholarship covering TAFE fees for a full year. Beer & Beef Club pays fees directly for the winning apprentice. Partnership has supported apprentices since at least 2022.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skillinvest: Skillinvest is a Western Australia-based Group Training Organisation operating in hospitality, community services, and other industries. It is a direct peer to HGT because it operates the same WA-based GTO model with apprentice employment and host employer placement, and competes in the same geographic catchment.
• MEGT: MEGT is one of Australia's largest not-for-profit Group Training Organisations, employing apprentices and trainees and placing them with host employers across multiple industries including hospitality. It is directly comparable to HGT in operating model (GTO), target customer (host employers and apprentices), and training delivery via apprenticeship/traineeship pathways.
• Australian Training Company: ATC is an Australian Group Training Organisation employing apprentices and trainees and placing them with host employers across a range of trades, with presence in hospitality. It is a direct peer to HGT in terms of the GTO model, host employer service offering, and apprentice placement mechanics.
• William Angliss Institute: William Angliss Institute is a specialist Australian vocational provider focused on hospitality, cookery, and tourism training, offering SIT-coded Certificate II/III/IV qualifications. It is directly comparable to HGT in terms of course offerings, customer base (hospitality apprentices and employers), and the hospitality training specialisation, though it operates as a standalone RTO rather than a GTO model.

Broad incumbents

• North Metropolitan TAFE: North Metropolitan TAFE is a Western Australian public TAFE delivering hospitality, cookery, and tourism qualifications (SIT-coded courses) under government funding. It is a broad incumbent peer to HGT, offering overlapping nationally recognised courses to similar apprentices and employers, but as a multi-sector public provider rather than a hospitality-specialist GTO.
• Box Hill Institute: Box Hill Institute is a Victorian TAFE with substantial hospitality, cookery, and tourism training programs offering SIT-coded qualifications. It is a broad incumbent peer to HGT because of overlapping course offerings and similar apprentice target segments, but it is part of a larger multi-sector public provider rather than a hospitality-only specialist.
• Holmesglen Institute: Holmesglen Institute is a major Victorian TAFE offering hospitality, cookery, and commercial cookery programs alongside a wide range of other vocational courses. It is a broad incumbent peer to HGT in the sense that it delivers overlapping qualifications to similar apprentice cohorts, but it operates at larger scale across multiple industries.

Others

• Apprenticeship Australia: Apprenticeship Australia (formerly Apprenticeship Support Australia) is the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network provider that helps employers and apprentices navigate the apprenticeship system. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant — not a direct competitor — because it does not deliver training or employ apprentices, but it shapes the same apprentice and employer relationships that HGT depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Profiles17 records

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