Apprentice training delivery partner

The partner RTO pays you under your agreement, using funds from employers and government schemes.

A fee or share of revenue per apprentice or per training day delivered, agreed with the RTO. Income grows as you add employers and groups of apprentices.

• Trade or industry experience
• Teaching and coaching
• Organising groups and schedules
• Working well with employers

• Rules on third-party delivery are strict and the RTO stays responsible for quality, so check the arrangement with ASQA guidance and the RTO itself
• Read the agreement closely for payment terms, who owns the student relationship and exit conditions
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and workplace health and safety for hands-on training
• Relying on one partner RTO is a risk if they change course or lose their registration

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the training space, equipment and trainers you need to provide. This is generally lower than setting up your own registered training organisation.

Check ASQA guidance on third-party delivery, as the RTO stays responsible for quality. Read the agreement for payment terms, who owns the student relationship and exit conditions. Also check insurance and workplace health and safety for hands-on training.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on apprentice numbers and your agreement with the RTO. It can start at about 10 hours a week. Relying on one partner is a risk to weigh up.