Australian College of Technology and Business

What Australian College of Technology and Business does

Australian College of Technology and Business (ACTB) is a privately held, CRICOS-registered vocational education and training provider headquartered in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, operating under RTO 32017 and CRICOS Provider Code 03164M. The college delivers nationally accredited qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework across seven streams: Business (Certificate IV through Advanced Diploma), Leadership & Management, Project & Program Management, Hospitality & Commercial Cookery (Certificate III through Advanced Diploma), Trades (Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design), Early Childhood Education & Care, and Community Services, plus a Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) at the apex. Courses are offered face-to-face at the Brisbane campus for international students and online for domestic learners, with mandatory work placements integrated into qualifying programs.

The underlying delivery platform is a Learning Management System hosted at app.actb.com.au, providing separate student and staff portals for course content, assessments, and records management. The institution operates from a single main campus at 100 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, supplemented by a commercial kitchen training facility at 29/115 Wickham Street for hospitality and cookery programs. The college also arranges Overseas Student Health Cover via a preferred partnership with Bupa Australia and operates within the ESOS framework and Tuition Protection Service for international student fee safeguards.

ACTB's revenue model is anchored on international student tuition fees, with students enrolling primarily through a network of over 140 approved education agents distributed across Australia, Colombia, Nepal, Thailand, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and other international markets, and paying fees directly to college accounts. Domestic students can also apply directly or through online self-paced offerings such as the Dual Diploma of Business & Management priced at AUD $3,995, while international student fees vary by qualification, with the Certificate IV in Ageing Support listed at AUD $15,750 total. ACTB is structured as a Pty Ltd company with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding.

Name

Australian College of Technology and Business

Legal name

Australian College of Technology and Business Pty Ltd

Website

https://actb.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Australian College of Technology and Business (ACTB) is a CRICOS-registered private VET college in Brisbane delivering nationally accredited qualifications in business, leadership, hospitality, trades, early childhood, and community services to international and domestic students via campus-based and online programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• CRICOS registered courses
• International student tuition
• Hospitality management training
• English language programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Student Tuition Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees paid by international students enrolled in CRICOS-registered courses. Fees vary by qualification level and duration. Students pay fees directly to the college account, not through agents.
2. Online Course Tuition: Revenue from online/distance education programs offered to domestic students and those not requiring student visas, such as the Dual Diploma of Business & Management at $3,995.
3. Work Placement Coordination Services: Coordination of mandatory work placements for courses requiring industry experience (e.g., 160-320 hours depending on qualification).
4. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Arrangement: ACTB arranges OSHC on behalf of students using Bupa as preferred provider, acting as an intermediary in health insurance procurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ACTB delivers CRICOS-registered vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and English language courses to international and domestic students at its Brisbane campus and online. The portfolio spans Certificate III through Graduate Diploma levels across business, leadership and management, project and program management, hospitality and commercial cookery, civil construction design, early childhood education and care, and community services. International students are recruited through a global network of authorised education agents and supported with mandatory work placements, orientation, and OSHC arrangements.

Product overview

ACTB offers a comprehensive portfolio of nationally accredited vocational education and training qualifications delivered face-to-face at its Brisbane campus and online. The institution provides courses across seven main streams: Business & Management (Certificate IV through to Graduate Diploma), Leadership & Management, Project & Program Management, Hospitality & Cookery (from Certificate III to Advanced Diploma), Trades (Civil Construction Design), Early Childhood Education & Care, and Community Services. The portfolio includes individual qualifications ranging from Certificate III through to Graduate Diploma levels, plus a Dual Diploma online option combining Business and Leadership qualifications. Programs are designed with industry consultation and include practical work placements, preparing graduates for specific career pathways in their respective sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120) Nationally recognised qualification that strengthens business acumen, focusing on leadership, project coordination, business writing, digital collaboration, and workplace health and safety for supervisory or team leader roles. Targeted at students seeking entry-level supervisory positions.
• Diploma of Business (BSB50120) Builds capabilities in budgeting, resource management, sustainability, critical thinking, and workplace communication with practical project management and marketing skills for supervisory or management positions. Targeted at students pursuing junior management roles.
• Advanced Diploma of Business (BSB60120) Advanced qualification focusing on strategy, leadership, finance, and corporate responsibility for senior roles in business, preparing professionals to manage change, drive innovation, and guide organisations through complex challenges. For senior business professionals.
• Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) Develops advanced skills in managing people, resources, and business operations, training individuals to lead teams, drive performance, manage staff relationships, and contribute to strategic direction. For aspiring team leaders and managers.
• Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB60420) Designed for senior management positions, focusing on advanced knowledge, leadership skills, and professional judgement covering organisational strategy, change management, financial leadership, corporate responsibility, and digital innovation. For senior managers.
• Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (BSB80120) High-level qualification for professionals seeking to lead and innovate in organisational learning and capability development, equipping students with specialised knowledge and advanced leadership skills to design, implement, and manage complex learning and development strategies.
• Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) Develops skills to manage projects end-to-end covering scope, time, cost, risk, human resources, quality, information, and communication, enhancing leadership, communication, and critical thinking for supervisory and managerial responsibilities.
• Advanced Diploma of Program Management (BSB60720) Prepares students for senior roles in managing complex programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects, focusing on specialised knowledge and advanced skills to plan, direct, and lead program functions and governance structures.
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) Equips students with essential skills for working as a qualified cook in Australia's hospitality industry, focusing on food preparation, kitchen operations, menu planning, food safety, and catering to dietary requirements. For aspiring cooks.
• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) Designed for students aspiring to move beyond cookery into supervisory or leadership roles, covering team leading or managerial functions including recipe planning and costing, menu design, food safety programs, and kitchen operations management.
• Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) Reflects the role of highly skilled senior managers using broad hospitality skills combined with specialised managerial skills to coordinate hospitality operations across restaurants, hotels, motels, catering, clubs, pubs, cafés, and coffee shops.
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT60322) Designed for highly skilled hospitality professionals aiming for senior management positions, equipping students with advanced managerial and leadership skills to oversee large, complex hospitality operations including finance management, business strategy, and staff performance monitoring.
• Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design (RII60520) Designed for individuals seeking senior civil works designer or para-professional designer roles supporting engineers, developing specialised and technical knowledge required to design large-scale civil projects including design processes, client requirements, and safe design principles.
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30125) Prepares students for careers working with young children in regulated education and care services, supporting wellbeing, learning, and development within approved learning frameworks, nurturing babies and toddlers, and encouraging play-based learning.
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125) Prepares students for advanced educator roles designing and implementing curriculum, leading teams, and ensuring compliance in early childhood settings, analysing and applying theoretical concepts to design inclusive learning programs and nurture children's creativity and wellbeing.
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support (CHC43015) Prepares students for specialised roles within aged care in residential, home-based, or community settings, providing individualised care with responsibilities in service planning, leadership, and quality service delivery including dementia and palliative care. International student tuition: AUD $15,750 total.
• Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025) Prepares students for meaningful roles in the delivery, management, and coordination of person-centred services within the community sector, developing specialised skills to work autonomously and supervise workers or volunteers in case management and service coordination.
• Dual Diploma of Business & Management (Online) Combined online program offering both Diploma of Business (BSB50120) and Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) qualifications, providing a fast-track option for business management careers with self-paced 100% online delivery. Flat fee of AUD $3,995 total, must complete within 18 months.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Education Agents Network (140+ agents)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACTB works with over 140 approved education agents globally who are formally authorized to represent the college and support prospective international students with accurate and ethical information about courses and services. Agents must comply with ESOS Act, National Code, and college policies. Approved agents may receive commissions for successful student enrolments in accordance with written agreements. Agents located across Australia, Colombia, Nepal, Thailand, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and other countries.
• Bupa AustraliaminorOthersBupa Australia serves as ACTB's preferred provider for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) arrangements. Students can request ACTB to arrange OSHC on their behalf using Bupa, or students may choose their own approved OSHC provider from AHM, Medibank Private, Allianz Care Australia, or nib OSHC.
• ESOS Framework / Tuition Protection ServicecoreOthersInternational students at ACTB are protected under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework and the Tuition Protection Service (TPS), which provides safeguards for student fees and ensures continuity of study.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• TAFE Queensland: Largest public VET provider in Queensland with multiple campuses and hundreds of courses. Competes with ACTB in Brisbane for vocational enrolments but operates at vastly greater scale with government funding support and broader course coverage.
• Kaplan Australia: Subsidiary of Kaplan Inc., delivering English language, pathway, and tertiary preparation programs to international students in Australia. Comparable in international student recruitment, agent reliance, and pathway positioning but operates at broader scale.
• Navitas: Listed global education provider (ASX: NVT) operating university pathway, college, and English language programs across multiple countries. Overlaps with ACTB's international pathway positioning but at materially larger scale with diversified geographies.
• Study Group: Global private education provider delivering pathway, English, and vocational programs through university partnerships. Comparable in international student recruitment model and CRICOS pathway positioning to ACTB but at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Academia International: Melbourne-based private VET and English language provider serving international students with a smaller course portfolio but similar CRICOS-registered operating model and agent-driven recruitment approach.

Direct peers

• Eynesbury College: Adelaide-based CRICOS-registered provider delivering English language, foundation, and pathway programs to international students. Comparable in international student profile, agent network reliance, and pathway positioning to ACTB's diploma/graduate diploma offerings.
• Stanley College: Western Australia-based CRICOS-registered private VET college delivering business, management, hospitality, and English courses to international students. Closely comparable to ACTB in student profile, regulatory model, agent-driven GTM, and course portfolio mix.
• Australian Pacific College: Sydney-headquartered CRICOS-registered private VET college offering business, hospitality, and English programs to international students with a similar agent-recruitment model. Comparable size, regulatory standing, and international student focus to ACTB.
• Red & White College: Small Brisbane-headquartered CRICOS-registered VET college offering business, hospitality, and English courses to international students. Most direct geographic competitor to ACTB with comparable size, regulatory profile, and international student focus.
• IIBIT (Australian Institute of Business and Information Technology): Adelaide-based CRICOS-registered private VET and higher education provider focused on IT, business, and management qualifications for international students. Closely comparable to ACTB in size, regulatory model, and agent-driven international student GTM.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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