RuralBiz Training

Name

RuralBiz Training

Legal name

Kreate Pty Ltd

Website

https://ruralbiztraining.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crop, Soil & Agronomy Technician Training (EDAOAOAF), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN), Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Agricultural vocational training
• Online learning platforms
• Horticulture qualifications
• Chemical accreditation courses
• Government funded training

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubbo

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees — Full-Fee Students: RuralBiz Training charges tuition fees for all its courses. Fees vary by course and qualification level. Full-fee students pay the entire course fee upfront or through a payment plan. For example, Chemical Card Plus costs $380 per person (first-time accreditation) or $350 for refresher. Course fees are confirmed during the enrolment process.
2. Government Subsidized Training: RuralBiz Training receives government funding to subsidize training for eligible students in multiple Australian states. These include NSW Smart & Skilled (including AgSkilled priority program), Skills Tasmania (Department of State Growth), Skills SA (South Australia), and SmartAg Queensland. Subsidies significantly reduce the student contribution fee, and in some cases (e.g., AgSkilled for Chemical Card Plus in NSW) training is fully subsidized.
3. VET Student Loans: For diploma-level and advanced diploma courses, eligible students can access VET Student Loans (Commonwealth Government loans) to cover tuition fees. Courses approved for VSL include Diploma of Agriculture, Diploma of Horticulture Management, Diploma of Community Group Coordination and Facilitation, Diploma of Agribusiness Management, and Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management. The loan is repaid through the tax system once income reaches the minimum repayment threshold.
4. Payment Plans: Students can establish direct debit payment plans for weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or quarterly payments across the duration of their enrolment. There is a $15 establishment fee and an administration charge (5.5% for Amex/Debt Collection, 4.5% for Direct Debit). Payment plans are administered by DebitSuccess.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RuralBiz Training is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90782) that delivers nationally accredited, self-paced online vocational education and training (VET) qualifications for the agricultural sector. Core offerings include Certificate IV through Advanced Diploma level qualifications in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Horticulture, and Applied Agronomy, plus the flagship Chemical Card Plus® chemical accreditation short course. Delivery occurs through the proprietary RuralBiz Online LMS, with optional face-to-face workshops in regional NSW and Victoria, supported by government funding partnerships across NSW, Queensland, South Australia, and Tasmania.

Product overview

RuralBiz Training is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90782) offering a portfolio of nationally accredited vocational education and training courses for the agricultural sector. The core offerings include accredited qualifications from Certificate IV through to Advanced Diploma levels in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Horticulture, and Applied Agronomy. The flagship short course is Chemical Card Plus®, providing AQF3 chemical accreditation for pesticide users. All courses are delivered through the RuralBiz Online platform via self-paced online learning. The organisation administers multiple government-funded training programs including NSW Fee Free Training, AgSkilled funding (NSW), SmartAg Queensland, and Skills Tasmania subsidies. Students access VET Student Loans for diploma-level qualifications and receive support through Guardian Angels and Success and Wellbeing Services partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical Card Plus® A nationally recognised AQF3 level accreditation course for farmers and agricultural workers on safe and effective on-farm chemical use. Valid for 5 years from date of issue. Available as face-to-face single-day workshop or online self-paced course. Awards AHCSS00074 Agricultural Chemical Skill Set including units AHCCHM304 and AHCCHM307.
• Certificate IV in Agriculture (AHC40122) A 12-unit nationally accredited qualification designed for farm workers aiming to advance to supervisor or team leader roles. Focuses on farm production and practical work skills with current focus on livestock enterprises. Self-paced online delivery based on the student's own farm access.
• Certificate IV in Agribusiness (AHC41024) A 12-unit nationally accredited qualification designed to build agribusiness skills and knowledge for farm workers, agribusiness service employees, and individuals managing farm business operations.
• Diploma of Agriculture (AHC50122) A 10-unit nationally accredited qualification designed for farm owners, managers, or workers to expand agricultural knowledge and improve farm management skills. VET Student Loans available for eligible students.
• Diploma of Agribusiness Management (AHC51422) A 10-unit nationally accredited qualification designed for farm managers, emerging leaders, and those in supervisory roles on farms, stations, and rural businesses to improve business management skills. VET Student Loans available.
• Faecal Worm Egg Counting Course A short course teaching farmers to conduct worm egg counts on their own livestock to detect worm infestations early and determine effective drenches. Delivered as interactive online workshop or face-to-face. Based on unit AHCWRK313 Collect Samples for a rural production or horticulture monitoring program.
• NSW Fee Free Training Fee-free training delivery for NSW Smart & Skilled eligible students covering priority qualifications including Certificate IV in Agriculture, Certificate IV in Agribusiness, Diploma of Agriculture, and Diploma of Agribusiness Management.
• AgSkilled Funded Training NSW Government Smart and Skilled program providing full subsidy for the Chemical Card Plus course for eligible agricultural workers including producers, farm staff, contractors, and those seeking employment in the sector.
• SmartAg Queensland Training Industry-led and government-supported initiative subsidising training for Queensland farmers in plant-based agriculture across safety, production, technology, and business areas including chemical accreditation, WHS, business management, and agronomy.
• VET Student Loans Program Australian Government loans helping eligible students pay tuition fees for higher level VET courses (diploma and advanced diploma). Available for Diploma of Agriculture, Diploma of Horticulture Management, Diploma of Community Group Coordination, Diploma of Agribusiness Management, and Advanced Diploma of Agribusiness Management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most students complete courses over a two-year timeframe, with the standard individual unit duration being 8 weeks (extensions of up to another 8 weeks per unit available)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• SYC LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuralBiz Training has a formal Success and Wellbeing Services partnership with SYC Ltd, a State Government-funded program designed to support all VET students undertaking subsidised training in South Australia. SYC provides each student with a dedicated Success and Wellbeing Coach who offers personalised support for academic challenges, personal issues, or mental health concerns. This partnership ensures students have access to guidance and resources needed to overcome obstacles and complete their studies.
• NSW Government — Smart & Skilled / AgSkilledcoreOthersThe NSW Government, through its Smart & Skilled program (with AgSkilled as an agriculture-priority strategy), provides fee-free training for eligible NSW residents at RuralBiz Training. AgSkilled funds priority qualifications in agriculture, targeting producers, farm staff, contractors, and industry professionals. RuralBiz Training is an approved training provider under this program, offering fee-free Chemical Card Plus and accredited qualifications.
• Government of South Australia — Department of State Development (Skills SA)coreOthersThe Government of South Australia, through the Department of State Development (Skills SA), subsidises training for eligible South Australian residents at RuralBiz Training. Subsidised qualifications include Certificate IV in Agriculture, Certificate IV in Horticulture, Diploma of Agriculture, and Diploma of Agribusiness Management. RuralBiz Training is subject to Skills SA Student Support Standards, including an Upfront Assessment of Need process.
• Department of State Growth, Tasmania (Skills Tasmania)secondaryOthersSkills Tasmania, administered by the Department of State Growth Tasmania, delivers grant programs subsidising training for Tasmanian residents. RuralBiz Training delivers training under these grant programs, with employers required to make a co-contribution (10% for businesses with fewer than 20 full-time equivalent employees).
• SmartAg Queensland (Queensland Farmers Federation)secondaryOthersSmartAg Queensland is an industry-led, government-supported initiative managed by the Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF). It subsidises training for Queensland farmers involved in plant-based agriculture. RuralBiz Training is an approved training provider, with training requests submitted to SmartAg for approval prior to commencement. Funding covers areas including chemical accreditation, WHS, business management, technology, risk management, leadership, and agronomy.
• Agriculture Jobs AuswideminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgriculture Jobs Auswide participated in the 2025 Ag Careers Information Series hosted by RuralBiz Training. Zoe Carter from Agriculture Jobs Auswide presented on the power of their job search tool and features for employers and job seekers in the Ag sector.
• Primary Industries Education Foundation of Australia (PIEFA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPIEFA participated in the 2025 Ag Careers Information Series hosted by RuralBiz Training. Luciano Mesiti presented on PIEFA's tools and resources for agricultural education.
• Dairy AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDairy Australia participated in the 2025 Ag Careers Information Series hosted by RuralBiz Training. Tania Ketteringham presented on the range of pathways and jobs available at Dairy Australia.
• EldersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerElders participated in the 2025 Ag Careers Information Series hosted by RuralBiz Training. Melanie Rowse presented on the many career opportunities available at Elders, Australia's oldest agribusiness.
• DebitSuccessminorOthersDebitSuccess administers payment plans for RuralBiz Training students, enabling flexible payment options across weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or quarterly schedules. There is a $15 establishment fee and administration charge (5.5% for Amex/Debt Collection, 4.5% for Direct Debit).
• ABRI (Australian Beef Research Institute) / Murray Grey Beef Cattle SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlastair Rayner, a RuralBiz Training trainer, serves as Extension & Engagement Consultant with ABRI and Executive Officer of the Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society. RuralBiz Training's connection to ABRI and related industry bodies provides access to current industry research and networks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GOTAFE: Victorian regional TAFE delivering agriculture, horticulture, and agribusiness qualifications. Competes with RuralBiz Training for subsidised Victorian enrolments and offers a broader multi-sector portfolio, including state-funded pathways.
• CQUniversity Australia: Major Australian university with vocational and higher education pathways in agriculture, agribusiness, and horticulture. Competes with RuralBiz Training for diploma-level enrolments and offers clearly university-pathway articulation that maps partly to RuralBiz Training's pathway-to-university value proposition.
• TAFE NSW: The largest public provider of vocational education in NSW, offering agriculture and horticulture qualifications across regional campuses. Directly competes with RuralBiz Training in the same NSW Smart & Skilled / AgSkilled subsidised enrolments, but with far broader course breadth and physical campuses.
• Charles Sturt University: Regional Australian university with agricultural business management and horticulture offerings. Competitor for higher-level agribusiness students and a potential articulation partner for RuralBiz Training's diploma graduates.
• University of New England (UNE): University with a strong agricultural science and agribusiness portfolio and a recognised pathway-to-university agenda. Comparable to RuralBiz Training as an articulation partner for diploma graduates, and a competitor in broader regional agriculture education.

Direct peers

• Longerenong College: Specialist agricultural college in Victoria delivering Certificate IV through Diploma-level agriculture and agronomy training. Comparable to RuralBiz Training in course range and farmer-focused delivery, though more residential/campus-based than online.
• Marcus Oldham College: Private agricultural and equine business management college offering Diploma of Equine Business Management and agribusiness programs. Comparable to RuralBiz Training's Diploma of Agribusiness Management in target market and qualification level, though more premium and residential.
• Rural Industries Skills Training (RIST): An Australian RTO headquartered in Victoria delivering agriculture, agronomy, and agribusiness training primarily to working farmers. Closest direct peer to RuralBiz Training by virtue of similar target audience, AQF-level qualifications, and focus on farm-based practical delivery.

Others

• PIEFA (Primary Industries Education Foundation of Australia): Industry-funded body promoting agricultural education in Australian schools. Participates in RuralBiz Training's Ag Careers Expo and is an enabling partner rather than a competitor, helping shape the next-generation pipeline of RuralBiz Training's student base.
• Skills Insight (Australian Government Jobs and Skills Council): Industry Jobs and Skills Council for agriculture, horticulture, conservation, and land management. Not a direct competitor, but a key stakeholder that shapes national training package coverage and qualification design for RuralBiz Training's course portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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