At Essential Skills Training and Recruitment (ESTR), we are more than just a training provider. We are your partner in building a skilled, confident, and supported workforce. Since opening our doors in 2010, we have been dedicated to changing lives through education, support, and community-focused training. We are passionate about our students’ success and outcomes, taking the time to tailor training and support to meet each individual’s needs.
We offer flexible study options, including face-to-face, online, distance, and workplace-based training, along with convenient payment plan options. Our team also assists learners in choosing the right qualification to align with their career goals, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Changing Lives
We strive for an inclusive society where diversity is celebrated, attitudes shift, and communities grow stronger through education and meaningful action.
Collaboration – We work together with individuals, communities, and organisations to create lasting impact.
Empowerment – We equip individuals with knowledge, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.
Respect – We honour each person’s dignity, unique perspectives, and the wisdom gained through lived experience.
Compassion – We lead with kindness, understanding, and genuine care for others.
Inclusion – We embrace diversity and create spaces where everyone belongs.
Specialists in Community Services: We focus exclusively on aged care, disability, and community services, delivering training that is relevant, practical, and industry aligned.
Tailored Training Solutions: We take the time to understand your needs and aim to provide flexible training solutions that fit you or your organisation.
Nationally Recognised Qualifications: We deliver nationally accredited certificate to diploma level qualifications across community services and health-related fields.
Experienced Trainers: Our dedicated trainers bring extensive real-world experience from the community services sector, ensuring learning is practical, engaging, and relevant.
Recruitment Programs: We help community service organisations attract and develop caring, compassionate people who are ready to make an impact.
Targeted Workforce Training Solutions: We provide tailored programs to help organisations meet their mandatory training requirements and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Student Success Focus: From enrolment to completion, we are passionate about your success and provide ongoing support and guidance to help you reach your goals.
With ESTR, you get a trusted partner who understands your sector, supports your goals, and helps you make a lasting impact.
If you’re joining us at our Warabrook campus (near Newcastle NSW), you’ll have access to a range of facilities designed to make your learning experience easier and more accessible, so you can stay focused and succeed in your training.
Our on campus facilities include:
• Free Wi-Fi and Laptop Access
• Printing and Photocopying
• Free on site and street parking
• Accessible facilities and access ramp
• Wide doorways and corridors
• Air-conditioned classrooms
• Study spaces
• Practical Simulation Room
• Student kitchen with free tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and microwave
We are proud to be a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the national regulator for vocational education and training, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). This registration relates to the nationally recognised qualifications and accredited courses we deliver, ensuring they meet the required compliance and quality standards. For learners and partner organisations, this provides confidence that our accredited training is credible, industry-relevant, and delivered to a high standard.
You can view our registration status on Training.gov.au
Our most recent ASQA audit report is also available here.
REGISTRATION CODE: 91729
LEGAL NAME: Trissig Pty Ltd
BUSINESS NAME(S): Essential Skills Training and Recruitment
ABN: 55 106 333 993
ACN: 106 333 993
REGISTRATION TYPE: Education/training Business Or Centre: Privately Operated Registered Training Organisation
We are committed to ensuring all children and young people feel safe, valued, empowered, and protected. This includes championing and supporting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of children and young people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, or living with disability, ensuring they can participate equally and without discrimination.
As part of our commitment, we uphold the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and promote a child-safe culture at all levels of our organisation. We maintain zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, or racism and take any concerns or allegations seriously. Our approach focuses on prevention, early identification of risks, and active risk management in line with relevant Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, including child protection laws and Working with Children Check requirements.
Essential Skills Team
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