Summary
Established outdoor recreation RTO with 31 years industry expertise, three-year Queensland Skilled Assure funding, strong reputation & clear growth opportunities across schools & adventure tourism.
Potential
Significant growth lies in expanding school-based VET programs, scaling Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership & leveraging the three-year Queensland Skilled Assure funding. Further opportunities exist in securing funding for short skill sets, partnering with adventure operators for tailored staff training & expanding marketing & digital reach nationally.
Skills
Compliance oversight
Strategic planning
Business development
Stakeholder engagement
Financial management
Marketing & lead generation
Risk management
Operational leadership & ASQA understanding
Curriculum oversight
Team leadership
Problem solving
Customer service
Quality assurance
Client relationship building
Branding & positioning
Vendor relationship management
Time management
Project management
Social media marketing
Government funding knowledge
Continuous improvement
Policy compliance
Strategic partnerships
First Aid
Hours
9am-5pm Monday to Friday with online delivery available
Reason for Sale
After 31 years in the outdoor recreation industry, the owner is pursuing a major family building & development project in Victoria. Balancing multiple ventures at this stage is no longer practical & this considered decision allows a new owner to continue the business’s growth trajectory.
About the Business
A long-standing, highly respected outdoor recreation RTO with Queensland Government Skilled Assure funding, proven resources & established industry partnerships, offering an excellent growth platform.
This established RTO specialises exclusively in outdoor recreation training & holds a unique market position in Queensland. Operating since 2002, it has developed comprehensive training & assessment resources, refined over many years to meet compliance requirements & deliver exceptional student outcomes. The organisation boasts strong completion rates of over 90%, a testament to its quality training systems & rapport with learners of all ages.
The business has built deep relationships with peak bodies including Outdoor Queensland & Active Queenslanders, alongside strong support from local councils & adventure tourism operators. These partnerships underpin its credibility & ensure repeat training demand. The RTO’s three-year Skilled Assure funding contract with the Queensland Government is a major achievement, providing stability & scope for funded delivery of full qualifications & targeted short courses.
Current delivery includes Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation & Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership, with clear opportunity to expand into additional regions across Queensland. The RTO has also successfully designed & delivered skill sets in surfing, kayaking, SUP & bushwalking, meeting demand from both students & employers. The ability to deliver short courses, including First Aid, provides a steady stream of additional revenue.
The business’s longevity & reputation are reinforced by its founder’s 31 years of industry experience, building from adventure operations into an RTO recognised as Queensland’s leading provider of outdoor recreation training. With government contracts secured, high student satisfaction & a proven model for growth, this business offers an incoming owner the chance to take a respected brand to the next level.
Confidentiality Notice: Detailed information about this RTO will be provided to serious buyers upon signing a confidentiality agreement. The RTO name & owner details are withheld to protect the confidentiality of the sale process.
Interested? Contact our team at Infinity Business Brokers for more information.
We pride ourselves on four key pillars that we will not compromise on. Not today. Not Ever.
These 4 pillars are:
RESPECT
OBJECTIVITY
FAIR PRICING
OUR KNOWLEDGE
History
Founded in 2002, this RTO grew from adventure-based businesses including a surf school & climbing gym into a nationally recognised provider. With over three decades of industry experience, it has built a respected reputation for delivering quality training in outdoor recreation across Queensland.
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