Small Training Provider of the Year Award

Club Training Australia is a leading registered training organisation focused on meeting the needs of Queensland’s evolving hospitality industry and the people that work within it.

Established in 1993 and focused on meeting industry needs, CTA is a training provider of choice for employers wanting to maintain a competitive edge in today's marketplace. CTA delivers award-winning skills-based programs and accredited qualifications from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma in the areas of hospitality, management, commercial cookery and kitchen operations.

Understanding the importance of providing quality training to young generations to secure the future of the hospitality industry, Club Training Australia is committed to delivering industry relevant qualifications to raise the level of service in Queensland.

Driving its success is a skilled team of trainers and an unwavering commitment to travel across the state to ensure students are given as much face-to-face contact as possible - the ultimate example of 'good old-fashioned hospitality'.

Perth based registered training organisation, Scope Training, delivers high quality industry relevant training in project management, health and safety, training and assessment, business operations, and leadership and management.

Working in close collaboration with clients in mining, construction and the public sector, Scope Training ensures its training is delivered by industry professionals that are subject matter experts with demonstrated ability to pass on their skills, knowledge and experience.

Scope Training prides itself on being creative and innovative, with an eye on introducing new methods to continually improve the training it provides. Its flexible training delivery methods include workshop, face to face and online learning for easier integration into work schedules. It prides itself on facilitating innovative, engaging and practically relevant training.

Scope Training’s dedication to excellence was recognised as a finalist in the 2013 and 2015 Telstra Business Awards and was also awarded the prestigious Gold Award for customer service excellence in the 2015 Australian Business Quality Awards for achieving a score of 90 per cent or higher in customer satisfaction ratings.

The Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) is a world-first industry-led registered training organisation offering integrated education and training programs for the plumbing industry.

A not-for-profit organisation, PICAC was formed through an industry partnership supported by the Plumbing Trades Employees Union, Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Australia, National Fire Industry Association, Air Conditioning Mechanical Contractors Association and the Plumbing Joint Training Fund.

PICAC’s objective is to provide world-class training to the critical, highly skilled trade of plumbing. Course offerings range from entry level and introductory courses, such as pre-apprenticeships in plumbing to the Certificate III in Plumbing through to occupational health and safety training and specialised courses, such as medical gas or gas appliance servicing.

Unlike many traditional training providers, PICAC has invested in new technologies and continues to grow and evolve with the industry. The ability to partner with major firms, including manufacturers and distributors and to invest in premium capital equipment and training methodologies gives PICAC’s students the best chance for prospective employer confidence.