RelyOn has acquired Competency Training, a leading provider of industrial training and workforce assurance solutions, for an undisclosed amount. Competency Training, formerly a subsidiary of Verbrec Ltd, is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31299) that specializes in delivering high-performance workforces to the resources, construction, large industry, and trades sectors, successfully graduating over 5000 students annually.
Competency Training offers holistic training, providing site assurance solutions to Australian and international corporations. Its services include flexible training delivery in facilities across Australia and Asia, or on-site as required. The company tailors specialist course development and delivery to meet specific client needs, focusing on areas such as hazardous areas, high voltage, electrical, and pipeline operations. Competency Training also customizes competency assurance solutions aimed at workforce readiness, training optimization, and safety culture development.
This acquisition is strategically significant for RelyOn, enabling the company to expand its service portfolio with a well-established and highly regarded training capability. Competency Training's expertise in developing and assuring skilled workforces directly complements industrial operational requirements, enhancing RelyOn's capacity to deliver comprehensive solutions to its clients. The integration of Competency Training's extensive course offerings and its strong presence in critical industrial sectors positions RelyOn for growth in the specialized training market.
Expected synergies include the leveraging of Competency Training’s national and international reach, its robust RTO accreditation, and its proven ability to customize training programs for complex industrial environments. This will allow the combined entity to offer a more integrated suite of services, from project execution to ongoing workforce development and compliance. The acquisition underscores RelyOn's commitment to supporting industry safety, efficiency, and skill development.