Workplace skills workshops at the client's site

Small and medium employers, councils, community organisations and industry groups that want to train several staff at once.

A fixed fee per workshop or a per-person rate, plus extra for custom material and repeat programs.

• Confident facilitation of groups
• Deep experience in your topic
• Planning and building course material
• Networking with employers

• Training that leads to a nationally recognised qualification or licence needs a registered training organisation, so check ASQA requirements before offering it
• Some topics, like high-risk work or first aid, have set accredited courses, so check what employers legally need
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance are worth checking
• Employers often pay on invoice terms, so plan for slower cash flow

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how much course material you build, the equipment you carry, and your marketing and travel needs. Employers usually supply the room, which keeps costs down.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your pricing, workshop length and how many employers book you. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week, and results will vary.

Check ASQA requirements before offering training that leads to a nationally recognised qualification or licence. Some topics, like high-risk work or first aid, have set accredited courses, so check what employers legally need. Also check insurance options.