Nationally Recognised Qualifications
Every course we deliver is on the national training register and recognised by employers, licensing bodies and government agencies across Australia.
RTO Provider No. 40954
About ACTA College
Building Skills. Creating Careers. Empowering Australia's Workforce.
ACTA College is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40954) delivering practical, industry-focused qualifications and short courses that prepare students for real careers across construction, trades and telecommunications.
Nationally Recognised TrainingRTO 40954Canberra & Sydney Campuses
RTO 40954
Nationally Recognised RTO
Two Campuses
Canberra & Sydney
Real Workshops
Practical Hands-on
Expert Trainers
Industry Experienced
Our Story
Training That Leads to Real Careers
ACTA College was built by people who've worked on the tools. We saw too many graduates finish a course with a certificate in hand — but without the practical confidence to walk onto a job site the next day. We set out to change that.
Everything we do is grounded in real industry: our trainers are current professionals, our workshops mirror actual worksites, and our nationally recognised qualifications are shaped by the employers hiring our graduates. We train Australian apprentices, career changers and eligible international students to be genuinely workforce-ready.
From White Card short courses through to Diploma-level building & construction, we're committed to quality education, small class sizes and student outcomes that stack up long after graduation.
ACTA at a Glance
The Numbers Behind the Training
A snapshot of what makes ACTA College a trusted RTO for construction, trades and telecommunications training across Australia.
40954
RTO Provider Number
2
Canberra & Sydney Campuses
6+
Nationally Recognised Qualifications
5+
Short Courses Coming Soon
100%
Industry Experienced Trainers
100%
Practical Hands-on Delivery
Why Choose ACTA College
An RTO Built Around Student Outcomes
We combine nationally recognised qualifications, experienced industry trainers and modern facilities to help our students build careers that last.
Experienced Industry Trainers
Our trainers are working tradies, telco technicians and construction professionals who bring current, real-world experience into every session.
Practical Hands-on Learning
Purpose-built workshops let students practise the skills employers hire for — not just read about them in a textbook.
Flexible Study Options
Choose face-to-face, online or workplace-based delivery. We help you build a study plan that fits around work, family and career goals.
Canberra & Sydney Campuses
Study in Belconnen ACT or Ingleburn NSW with the same nationally recognised training, industry-standard equipment and student support.
Student Support Throughout Your Journey
From enquiry to graduation, our admissions and trainer teams stay in your corner with LLN support, mentoring and career guidance.
The Student Journey
From Enquiry to Career
A clear, supported pathway from your first enquiry through to your graduation and first day on the job.
- 01
Make an Enquiry
Reach out online or by phone. No obligation.
- 02
Speak with Admissions
We'll answer your questions and confirm eligibility.
- 03
Choose Your Course
Pick your qualification, campus and study mode.
- 04
Complete Your Training
Learn from expert trainers in practical environments.
- 05
Graduate
Receive your nationally recognised qualification.
- 06
Start Your Career
Step onto site or into your next role with confidence.
Our Journey
A Decade of Building Skills
From our early days as a trades training provider to our two-campus RTO today, here's how ACTA College has grown alongside Australian industry.
- 2014
ACTA College Established
Registered as an Australian RTO focused on practical vocational education.
- 2016
Expansion into Construction Training
Launched carpentry, painting and building & construction qualifications.
- 2019
Telecommunications Programs Introduced
Added ICT cabling and network build qualifications aligned to industry demand.
- 2022
Automotive Trade Pathway Added
Introduced Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology.
- 2024
Sydney Campus Opens in Ingleburn
Purpose-built training facility opens in South-West Sydney.
- 2025
Canberra Campus Opens in Belconnen
New ACT campus expands access to nationally recognised training.
- Today
Building Australia's Future Workforce
Continuing to deliver practical, industry-focused training that leads to real careers.
Study Locations
Study at Our Canberra & Sydney Campuses
ACTA College delivers face-to-face training from two purpose-built campuses in Canberra and Sydney, giving students the flexibility to study from either location while receiving the same nationally recognised training.
ACTCanberra Campus
Belconnen ACT
Campus Address
Cohen Street, Belconnen ACT 2617
NSWSydney Campus
Ingleburn NSW
Campus Address
15/3 Lancaster Street, Ingleburn NSW 2565
Industry Partners
Aligned With Australian Industry
ACTA College works alongside employers, industry organisations and workforce partners to keep our training aligned with current industry standards and employer needs.
Master Builders
HIA Network
Group Training Orgs
NBN Contractors
Local Automotive
ACT Skilled Capital
NSW Smart & Skilled
Industry Employers
Partner names shown are indicative of the industry organisations, funded programs and employer networks ACTA College engages with. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
Student Success
Real Graduates. Real Outcomes.
Hear from students who've built confident, licensed careers after training with ACTA.
Class of 2024
"The trainers actually knew site life. I walked out ready for a supervisor role."
CPC40120 Cert IV Building & ConstructionSydney Campus
Aisha Patel
ACTA College Graduate
Class of 2024
"Small classes, real equipment. ACTA connected me with employers before I finished."
ICT30519 Cert III TelecommunicationsCanberra Campus
Daniel Nguyen
ACTA College Graduate
Class of 2023
"My apprenticeship felt supported the whole way through. Study and work fit together."
CPC30220 Cert III CarpentryCanberra Campus
Mitchell Roberts
ACTA College Graduate
Why Students Choose ACTA
Everything You Need to Succeed
Career-focused Training
Modern Learning Facilities
Nationally Recognised Qualifications
Supportive Trainers
Practical Learning
Flexible Study Pathways
Ready When You Are
Ready to Build Your Future?
Whether you're starting your first qualification or upskilling for the next step, ACTA College will help you get qualified, licensed and job-ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
About ACTA — answered.
ACTA College — the Australian Construction & Trades Academy — is a nationally recognised Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40954) delivering practical, industry-focused qualifications and short courses across construction, trades and telecommunications. We train Australian and eligible international students to become licensed, capable and confident professionals.
Yes. ACTA College is registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) as RTO No. 40954. This means every qualification we deliver is on the national training register and recognised by employers, licensing authorities and government agencies across Australia.
ACTA College operates from two purpose-built campuses. Our Canberra campus is located on Cohen Street, Belconnen ACT, and our Sydney campus is at 15/3 Lancaster Street, Ingleburn NSW. Both campuses deliver the same nationally recognised training with industry-standard equipment and experienced trainers.
We deliver nationally recognised qualifications across construction (CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry, CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting & Decorating, CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction), automotive (AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology) and telecommunications (ICT20219 Certificate II and ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications). Short courses are launching soon.
Yes. Practical, hands-on learning is at the core of every ACTA College course. Our purpose-built workshops give students the opportunity to practise real trade tasks — from carpentry set-out to network cabling and vehicle diagnostics — under the guidance of trainers with current industry experience.
You can start your enrolment online through our enrolment page, call our admissions team, or visit either campus in person. An adviser will confirm your eligibility, guide you through the Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment, set up your Unique Student Identifier (USI) and help you choose the right study mode.
Yes. Our Canberra campus in Belconnen delivers face-to-face qualifications and short courses across construction, trades and telecommunications. Eligible ACT students may also access government-subsidised training through the Skilled Capital program.
Yes. Our Sydney campus in Ingleburn delivers nationally recognised training with industry-standard workshops and experienced trainers. Eligible NSW students may access Smart & Skilled subsidised training places.
Still have questions? Speak with our admissions team.