Agriculture & horticulture biosecurity RTO. Long rego. High compliance. (REF: 1547)

Potential

Growth upside is clear. The vendor identified expansion in biosecurity training across horticulture and agriculture, scope additions beyond the current foundation units and corporate programs for organisations that want bespoke training without building delivery in-house. There is also a partnership pathway with industry participants that need access to an RTO plus a roadmap for qualifications outside the Free TAFE list. With the website live and compliance updated through 2025, a buyer can rebrand quickly and scale. with low overheads.

Lease

100% relocatable and no lease.

Employees

No employment liabilities

Reason for Sale

The vendor has been managing multiple business activities and has decided to sell the shares in the entity that holds the RTO so a new owner can give it focused attention. The main constraint has been time: balancing other commitments limited how far scope expansion and partnership development could be pursued. The vendor wants a clean transition with a practical handover of systems and compliance knowledge, then an agreed exit to continue other interests. Exit timing is negotiable.

History

This RTO delivers programs for the agricultural and horticultural industries, with an emphasis on best practice pest and disease management and biosecurity. The business was approved as an RTO in December 2020 and successfully renewed in May 2023. In 2025 it completed an add-scope approval (Aug) and a material change approval (Sep) plus several minor changes, showing active compliance stewardship. The vendor reports strong student feedback and a lean operating model.

About the Business

This is an ASQA-registered RTO positioned to service the agricultural and horticultural sectors. The website describes programs focused on best practice pest and disease management and biosecurity. The business has been kept lean, which suits a buyer wanting a clean platform to build from.

The current scope is focused.
Apply biosecurity measures
Recognise plants
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Apply food safety procedures

This scope supports practical workforce outcomes in primary industries.

The vendor notes some processes are intentionally simple and in parts manual. For a buyer, that is either a neat fit for a small operator or a clear lever to systemise, automate and scale.

Compliance history shows recent activity. ASQA application history records initial approval in December 2020 and renewal approval in May 2023, then further approvals in 2025 including add-scope (August), material change (September) and minor change approvals. This points to an RTO that has been actively maintained.

Commercially, this is a platform play. The vendor reports strong student feedback and notes that a range of set-up costs have already been paid, giving a new owner a running start. The vendor notes some costs already paid, such as registration-related set-up and foundational collateral. The website is live, so rebranding can be completed quickly.

The vendor’s growth plan is to expand biosecurity training across horticulture and agriculture, add further training products to broaden the addressable market and package corporate programs for organisations that want an RTO partner without building delivery in-house.

The vendor is selling because they are managing multiple business activities and want a buyer who can give the RTO focused attention. A clean handover is preferred and the transition is negotiable.

Confidentiality Notice: Detailed information about this RTO will be provided to serious buyers upon signing a confidentiality agreement. The RTO name and owner details are withheld to protect the confidentiality of the sale process.