AVTES Australian Vocational Training & Employment Services (TOID: 5090)

What AVTES Australian Vocational Training & Employment Services (TOID: 5090) does

AVTES Australian Vocational Training and Employment Services Pty. Ltd. is a privately held, Victorian-registered Registered Training Organisation (RTO, TOID: 5090) that has specialised exclusively in hospitality vocational training since its founding by Chris Fitzgibbon in 1997. The company delivers workplace-based apprenticeships and traineeships — including Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House), and Certificate IV in Kitchen Management — alongside short courses (Responsible Service of Alcohol at $65, Food Safety Supervision at $130), workshops ($290-$450), and self-paced online programs ($49-$999). It also operates the "Hospitality Success School" sub-brand, launched in 2020, providing business coaching, leadership workshops, and marketing programs targeted at hospitality owners and managers. AVTES claims to have served 1,221 hospitality businesses and trained 8,181 employees over its 26-year history, with named enterprise customers including PubCo Group (13 venues), Hilton South Wharf, Black Rhino Group, and Warrnambool Bowls Club.

The core delivery model is workplace-based apprenticeship training: qualified Trainer Assessors visit employer premises monthly for 1-2 hours per visit, combining assessment of completed work with the introduction of new units and practical skill demonstrations. The technology backbone is the third-party Axcelerate online learning platform, which provides learner portals and web-based training modules; assessment methods include written activities, verbal questions, observation, supervisor verification, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The firm holds VRQA RTO registration (TOID: 5090) and complies with Australian Skills Quality Authority regulations, and its RSA courses are approved by Liquor Control Victoria for Victorian licensed venues.

AVTES generates revenue through a multi-stream model: full fee-for-service tuition, Skills First Program subsidised training (concession card holders pay 20% of the full fee), short-course fees, workshop fees, online program fees, and ancillary charges including $500 RPL application fees, $20-per-unit credit transfer fees, and $95-$145-per-month enrolment extension fees. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with enterprise field sales to hospitality groups and channel partnerships through Australian Apprenticeship Support Networks for apprenticeship enrolments. The firm operates from two Victorian offices (Collingwood headquarters and Warrnambool regional office), serves a regional Victorian market, and is privately held by founder Chris Fitzgibbon with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

AVTES Australian Vocational Training & Employment Services (TOID: 5090)

Legal name

Australian Vocational Training and Employment Services Pty. Ltd.

Website

https://avtes.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AVTES is a Victorian-based Registered Training Organisation specialising exclusively in hospitality vocational training since 1997, delivering workplace-based apprenticeships, accredited short courses, and business consulting to hospitality employers and their staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Hospitality Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Food Service (EDABALAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Catering & Banquet Operations (EDAOAKAF)

Keywords

• Hospitality vocational training
• Apprenticeships and traineeships
• Workplace-based training
• Hospitality business coaching
• Commercial cookery qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Collingwood

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Fee for Service: Full tuition fees charged for students enrolling in Fee for Service (non-subsidized) training programs. Rates vary by qualification and course hours.
2. Skills First Program Subsidized Training: Government-subsidized training under the Skills First Program where eligible students pay a reduced tuition fee contribution. Subsidized rates apply based on qualification level and eligibility (concession card holders pay 20% of full fee).
3. Short Course Fees: One-time fees for short courses including RSA ($65), Food Safety Supervisor ($130), workshops ($290-$450), and online programs ($49-$999).
4. RPL Assessment Fees: Recognition of Prior Learning enrolments require a $500 Application Fee plus published RPL Assessment Fee. Credit transfers incur $20 administration fee per unit.
5. Enrolment Period Extensions: Additional fees for extending expired enrolment periods: $95 per month for first six months, $145 per month for further six months maximum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVTES is a Registered Training Organisation (TOID: 5090) delivering nationally accredited hospitality apprenticeships and traineeships, short courses (RSA, Food Safety), and business coaching programs (Hospitality Success School) to hospitality employers and their staff across Victoria, Australia. Core training is delivered on-the-job at employer workplaces via monthly Trainer Assessor visits combined with online learning, while business owners access workshops and online programs addressing leadership, marketing, and operational systems.

Product overview

AVTES is a Registered Training Organisation (TOID: 5090) offering hospitality industry training since 1997. The core offering consists of AVTES Accredited Training — workplace-based apprenticeships and traineeships in commercial cookery and hospitality. This is complemented by Hospitality Success School, a business consulting and training sub-brand for hospitality owners and managers. The portfolio includes nationally accredited qualifications (Certificate III to Advanced Diploma), short courses (RSA, Food Safety Supervisor), workshops (Leadership, Customer Experience, Dealing with Difficult Customers), and online programs (Marketing, Takeaway Profitability). All qualifications are delivered nationally recognised under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hospitality Success School: A business coaching and training division providing practical training for hospitality business owners and managers, including leadership programs, marketing programs, and workshops.

Products and services

• AVTES Accredited Training (Hospitality Apprenticeships and Traineeships) Nationally accredited vocational training and apprenticeship programs for the hospitality industry, delivered on-the-job at employer workplaces since 1997. Includes Certificate III in Hospitality, Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, and higher-level qualifications for hospitality staff.
• Hospitality Success School Flexible, practical training and consulting program for hospitality business owners and managers covering marketing, systems, leadership, and business operations. Includes workshops, online programs, and consulting services tailored to hospitality operations.
• Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Skill Set Nationally accredited unit SITHFAB021 providing skills and knowledge to responsibly sell, serve or supply alcohol, approved by Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) for Victorian licensed venues. Self-paced online course priced at $65.
• Food Safety Supervision Skill Set Nationally accredited skill set (SITSS00069) covering SITXFSA005 and SITXFSA006 for food handling personnel and designated food safety supervisors in tourism, hospitality and catering organisations. Priced at $130.
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Restaurant Front of House) Government-funded apprenticeship qualification for restaurant and bar staff, covering managing finances, RSA, food safety, OHS, customer service, bar operations, and espresso coffee preparation.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery Trade apprenticeship qualification preparing cooks and chefs through on-the-job training at employer workplaces. Delivered nationally under the Australian Qualification Framework.
• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) Nationally recognised qualification for supervisory chefs covering menu design, menu costing, stock control, financial management, recruitment, rostering, coaching, team leadership, and conflict resolution.
• Hospitality Leadership Workshop Half-day or full-day workshop introducing leadership and management training for existing and prospective supervisors and managers, covering key principles of management success, team motivation, and effective delegation. Priced at $290-$450.
• Dealing with Difficult Customers Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,221 hospitality businesses helped achieve improved results
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Liquor Control Victoria (LCV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVTES RSA courses are approved by Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) for the Victorian Liquor Commission. Students completing AVTES RSA training must also complete the SHARPR (Sexual Harassment and Assault: Recognise, Prevent and Respond) module delivered by LCV to receive their RSA Certificate of Completion for working in Victorian licensed venues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• William Angliss Institute: Specialist hospitality, cookery, and tourism training provider based in Melbourne, offering certificates, diplomas, and apprenticeships. Directly comparable to AVTES in vertical focus on hospitality vocational training and Australia-based delivery.
• Kenvale College: Sydney-based hospitality training college offering commercial cookery, hospitality, and management qualifications. Comparable to AVTES in specialized hospitality focus and apprenticeship delivery, though primarily serving NSW rather than Victoria.
• Le Cordon Bleu Australia: Premium culinary and hospitality school in Australia delivering accredited cookery, patisserie, and hospitality programs. Comparable to AVTES as another specialist hospitality training provider, though positioned at the higher end of the market.

Broad incumbents

• Box Hill Institute: Victorian TAFE offering hospitality and cookery qualifications alongside a wide range of vocational programs. Comparable to AVTES on hospitality training but serves as a broader generalist RTO with a different funding mix.
• Holmesglen Institute: Large Victorian TAFE offering a broad portfolio including hospitality, cookery, and apprenticeship programs. Comparable to AVTES as a government-funded vocational competitor, but operates as a generalist across many industries rather than specializing in hospitality.
• Chisholm Institute: Major Victorian TAFE delivering hospitality, commercial cookery, and business courses among many other disciplines. Overlaps with AVTES on hospitality apprenticeships but competes as a broad vocational incumbent rather than a hospitality specialist.
• Federation University Australia: Regional Victorian university with TAFE division offering hospitality and cookery apprenticeships. Overlaps with AVTES in hospitality training delivery, though positioned as a broader education provider rather than a hospitality specialist.

Emerging players

• Hospitality Industry Training Advisory Council (HITAC) affiliated RTOs (e.g., TAFE SA Hospitality): Public RTOs delivering hospitality apprenticeships across Australian states. Comparable to AVTES in scope of training but operate outside Victoria and function as state-level institutions rather than private specialists.
• Australian Professional Skills Institute (APSI): Smaller Australian RTO delivering vocational programs including hospitality. Comparable to AVTES as a private RTO competing on government-funded training, with overlapping but less specialized offerings.

Regional players

• Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT): Public vocational institute in the ACT offering hospitality and cookery apprenticeships. Comparable to AVTES in offering accredited hospitality training but primarily serves ACT rather than Victoria, limiting direct competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/avtesshortcourses
• Instagraminstagram.com/avtes_aus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avtes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@avtes-hospitality-training

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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