Modular Training | RTO 51694

What Modular Training | RTO 51694 does

Modular Training Pty Ltd (RTO 51694) is a Perth-based Registered Training Organisation providing nationally accredited shotfirer certification and drill-and-blast training for the Australian mining industry. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed Aquirian Limited (ASX: AQN), a diversified mining services group that also includes Drillforce, Western Energetics, TBS Mining Solutions, Maglok, and TBS Workforce. Modular Training's core offerings cover five course lines: Surface Shotfirer Short Course (3-day, AUD $2,700), Underground Shotfirer Short Course (3-day, AUD $2,700), Surface Shotfirer Refresher (1-day, AUD $1,350), Underground Shotfirer Refresher (1-day, AUD $1,350), and a Support Shotfiring Course for new entrants and supervisors. All courses are aligned with nationally recognized units of competency and can be delivered face-to-face at the Perth CBD headquarters or Kalgoorlie facility, or remotely via video conferencing.\n\nThe business operates on a course-fee revenue model with two streams: one-time per-seat certification fees paid directly by individual students or corporate sponsors, and professional services revenue from consulting and site-based training delivered at mine sites. The consulting stream includes shotfiring compliance work, practical assessments, on-bench mentoring, MPU capability training, explosives storage facility audits, and blasting practices reviews. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct-to-consumer enrolment through the website course calendar and enterprise field sales targeting corporate mining clients. The company has 5 employees and serves both surface and underground mining operators across Western Australia, with the primary customer segment being licensed and aspiring shotfirers working in open-pit and underground mining operations, supplemented by corporate mining clients seeking bespoke on-site compliance training.

Name

Modular Training | RTO 51694

Legal name

Modular Training Pty Ltd

Website

https://modulartraining.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Modular Training (RTO 51694) is a Perth-based Registered Training Organisation and wholly owned subsidiary of Aquirian Limited (ASX: AQN) that delivers nationally accredited shotfirer certification and drill-and-blast training to the Australian mining industry, including surface, underground, refresher, and consulting programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Mining Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining & Metals (EDABALAT)

Keywords

• Shotfirer certification training
• Mining safety training
• RTO vocational education
• Blasting licence courses
• Underground mining training

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shotfirer Certification Courses: One-time course fees for nationally recognised shotfirer certification programs. Short courses (3 days) are priced at $2,700 while refresher courses (1 day) are priced at $1,350. Courses are delivered face-to-face or via video conferencing.
2. Consulting & Site-Based Training: Customised compliance training and consulting services delivered directly to mining operations on-site. Services include shotfiring compliance, practical assessments, on-bench mentoring, MPU capability training, auditing explosives storage facilities, and blasting practices review.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Modular Training (RTO 51694) is a nationally registered training organisation in Western Australia that delivers accredited shotfirer certification and refresher courses for the mining industry. It offers both standardised classroom-based courses and customised on-site/consulting training services to mining companies, contractors, and individual mining professionals across surface and underground operations.

Product overview

Modular Training (RTO 51694) is a Registered Training Organisation providing a portfolio of nationally recognized shotfirer certification courses. The core offerings include Surface Shotfirer Short Course and Refresher, Underground Shotfirer Short Course and Refresher, and a Support Shotfiring Course for those new to the industry. All courses are aligned with nationally recognized units of competency and delivered face-to-face or via video conferencing. The company also offers Consulting & Site Based Training services as an add-on module for tailored on-site compliance training at mining operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surface Shotfirer Short Course A three-day nationally recognised shotfirer certification course for mining professionals working on surface operations, priced at $2,700. Designed for workers seeking to obtain their surface shotfirer licence.
• Surface Shotfirer Refresher A one-day refresher course for licensed surface shotfirers needing to renew their certification, priced at $1,350.
• Underground Shotfirer Short Course A three-day nationally recognised shotfirer certification course for mining professionals working in underground operations, priced at $2,700.
• Underground Shotfirer Refresher A one-day refresher course for licensed underground shotfirers needing to renew their certification, priced at $1,350.
• Support Shotfiring Course A five-day support shotfiring course designed for personnel assisting with shotfiring operations, available via the course calendar.
• Consulting & Site-Based Training Customised on-site training and consulting services delivered directly to mining operations and contractors, with bespoke pricing tailored to client requirements. Includes tailored corporate training programmes delivered at the client's site.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• DrillforceminorOthersSister company under the Aquirian Limited group. Drillforce provides drill and blast services. Cross-promotional relationship through Aquirian group ecosystem.
• Western EnergeticsminorOthersSister company under the Aquirian Limited group providing mining services. Part of the group branding and cross-promotional ecosystem.
• TBS Mining SolutionsminorOthersSister company under the Aquirian Limited group. Part of the group of companies delivering integrated mining services.
• MaglokminorOthersSister company under the Aquirian Limited group. Part of the group ecosystem and cross-referral network.
• TBS WorkforceminorOthersSister company under the Aquirian Limited group providing workforce solutions to the mining sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Site Skills Training: Australian RTO delivering vocational training to the mining, construction, and resources sectors, including safety and operator certification. Comparable to Modular Training as a competing RTO serving mining industry workforce competency needs, though broader in scope.
• Pinnacle Safety and Training: Australian RTO delivering safety, mining, and high-risk work training including shotfirer-related courses. Directly comparable to Modular Training in target customer (mining workforce), regulatory positioning (RTO), and course portfolio (compliance-focused vocational training).
• Maxwell Training: Australian RTO providing safety, high-risk, and mining-related training including operator and explosives courses. Comparable to Modular Training in target market (mining workforce), regulatory framework (RTO), and course format (vocational certification and refresher programs).
• MSTS (Mining Safety Training Services): Australian provider of mining-specific safety and operator training including shotfirer-related courses. Directly comparable to Modular Training in target market (mining operators, drill-and-blast workers), compliance focus, and vocational certification delivery model.

Emerging players

• Edumine: Online training provider focused on mining and geoscience education. Comparable to Modular Training as a mining-focused training provider, with a contrasting digital/online delivery model versus Modular's face-to-face and video conferencing approach.

Broad incumbents

• Ausdrill (now Perenti): Major ASX-listed mining services group providing drill-and-blast and other mining services. Comparable to Modular Training through its drill-and-blast training and workforce development activities for the resources sector, though significantly larger and broader in scope.
• Downer EDI Mining: Major ASX-listed infrastructure and mining services provider with internal training programs for drill-and-blast and explosives operations. Comparable to Modular Training in addressing mining workforce competency for shotfiring, though as part of a much larger integrated services business.
• Institute of Explosives Engineers (IEE): Professional body offering explosives engineering training, certification, and continuing professional development globally. Comparable to Modular Training in addressing shotfiring and explosives handling competency, though operating at a broader industry/professional membership level.

Regional players

• Australian Training Management (ATM): Western Australian-based RTO with mining and resources training programs including shotfirer-related competencies. Directly comparable to Modular Training in WA-focused mining training delivery, with overlapping geographic and customer coverage.
• Tasmania Mines (training arm): Mining and training provider in Tasmania delivering shotfirer and explosives-related certification courses. Comparable to Modular Training in core training offering and customer base, though operating primarily in a different Australian state with limited direct geographic competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modulartraining

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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